Vista - No mediacenter anywhere!

**Cloverleaf** · 09-10-2008

Hi guys
This is probably a stupid question but, where the hell as mediacenter gone? It was there last week, now it's not there at all. I've searched for it but nothing. I'm running Vista 32bit home premium with SP1 on if that helps.

Cheers

Clover.................

**barman58** · 09-10-2008

try C:\Windows\ehome\ehshell.exe not a stupid question it's really intuitive

, thanks MS

**Cloverleaf** · 09-11-2008

Thanks for that but all it says now is "windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy. for more info contact your system admin." Thats me

!

Clover................

**barman58** · 09-11-2008

This is what Technet has to say about the error

Quote:

Users receive a message that says "Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy. For more information, open Event Viewer or contact your system administrator." Or, on the command line, a message says "The system cannot execute the specified program."Cause: The default security level (or a rule) was created so that the software program is set as Disallowed, and as a result it will not start.
Solution: Look in the event log for an in-depth description of the message. The event log message indicates what software program is set as Disallowed and what rule is applied to the program.

Interesting being that home premium dosn't have a security policy editor to change a disallowed entry back

looks as if something has changed the registry entry that relates to this "Policy"

I could be DEP acting on a Codec you could try switching off DEP to see if that clears the problem.

Quote:

Disable DEP in Vista:

1. Click Start
2. Click All Programs
3. Click Accessories
4. Right Click on Command Prompt
5. Left click on Run as Administrator
6. Click the Allow button if it asks you for permission
7. Type or copy and paste this into the command prompt window:

bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff

8. Hit enter and you should see the confirmation: Operation Completed Successfully
9. Reboot and DEP should be off.

if it is DEP then it's time to start disabling codecs untill you find the problem or if your lucky you may find the culprit in the event log as per MS answer

sorry can't be any more help

**Cloverleaf** · 09-14-2008

Thanks for info.

Tried everything, still nothing

. Just proves to me that Vista ain't all that good. Will go back to XP pro, at least that works properly

Clover..............

09-10-2008	#1 (permalink)
Cloverleaf Vista Home Premium 32bit 11 posts	No mediacenter anywhere! Hi guys This is probably a stupid question but, where the hell as mediacenter gone? It was there last week, now it's not there at all. I've searched for it but nothing. I'm running Vista 32bit home premium with SP1 on if that helps. Cheers Clover.................
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09-10-2008	#2 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: No mediacenter anywhere! try C:\Windows\ehome\ehshell.exe not a stupid question it's really intuitive, thanks MS
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09-11-2008	#3 (permalink)
Cloverleaf Vista Home Premium 32bit 11 posts	Re: No mediacenter anywhere! Thanks for that but all it says now is "windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy. for more info contact your system admin." Thats me ! Clover................
My System Specs

09-11-2008	#4 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: No mediacenter anywhere! This is what Technet has to say about the error Quote: Users receive a message that says "Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy. For more information, open Event Viewer or contact your system administrator." Or, on the command line, a message says "The system cannot execute the specified program."Cause: The default security level (or a rule) was created so that the software program is set as Disallowed, and as a result it will not start. Solution: Look in the event log for an in-depth description of the message. The event log message indicates what software program is set as Disallowed and what rule is applied to the program. Interesting being that home premium dosn't have a security policy editor to change a disallowed entry back looks as if something has changed the registry entry that relates to this "Policy" I could be DEP acting on a Codec you could try switching off DEP to see if that clears the problem. Quote: Disable DEP in Vista: 1. Click Start 2. Click All Programs 3. Click Accessories 4. Right Click on Command Prompt 5. Left click on Run as Administrator 6. Click the Allow button if it asks you for permission 7. Type or copy and paste this into the command prompt window: bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff 8. Hit enter and you should see the confirmation: Operation Completed Successfully 9. Reboot and DEP should be off. if it is DEP then it's time to start disabling codecs untill you find the problem or if your lucky you may find the culprit in the event log as per MS answer sorry can't be any more help
My System Specs

09-14-2008	#5 (permalink)
Cloverleaf Vista Home Premium 32bit 11 posts	Re: No mediacenter anywhere! Thanks for info. Tried everything, still nothing. Just proves to me that Vista ain't all that good. Will go back to XP pro, at least that works properly Clover..............
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