Solved windows media center missing from my OS

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dave 851

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I have vista home premium and i used to have windows media center. but alas i dont. not on this pc. not sure how or why or when, but it dont exist. I'm using an xbox as my device(extender) and I have another PC (laptop) that I've set up to use windows media center and that works fine (laptop has windows 7).

So I know sometime (probably while I was trying to tweak my shared folders perhaps) I must have deleted or uninstalled it.

But you'd think I'd know that wouldnt you?

Any suggestions?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP a6603w
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    nVidia MCP73
    Memory
    2048 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz)1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz) Total 3gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio - 6.0.1.5789, 2-11-2009
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2007 (HP w2007 Wide LCD Monitor)1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Hard Drives
    WDC -320 GB Main Hard Drive
    ST3160812A - 149.05 GB ATA drive (secondary hard drive)

    Hitachi Ultra Speed USB Ex Drive 500 gb
Well,

Not sure how or way you would delete the Windows media player folder in "C:/Programs Files" or how you un-installed it.

So I have zipped my copy of the folder & posted it here (removed file). Unzip it to the above location. OK?

Do you still have the shortcuts on the system?

**** Just noticed you only have SP1 installed. ****

Update the system & you should get it back!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
Okay re update as in sp2. Maybe I have that and havent updated my specifications. But its windows media CENTER not player. I'll get back .

Okay I do have sp2. But to be sure I did windows update and all is current.

So get back to me re windows media CENTER. thanks
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP a6603w
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    nVidia MCP73
    Memory
    2048 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz)1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz) Total 3gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio - 6.0.1.5789, 2-11-2009
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2007 (HP w2007 Wide LCD Monitor)1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Hard Drives
    WDC -320 GB Main Hard Drive
    ST3160812A - 149.05 GB ATA drive (secondary hard drive)

    Hitachi Ultra Speed USB Ex Drive 500 gb

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Emachine ET 1161-05
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640
    Motherboard
    eMachines MCP61PM-GM (Socket AM2 )
    Memory
    2.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 387MHz (6-6-6-18)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Acer E181H (1280x768@60Hz) 128MB GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name Acer E181H on NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
    Screen Resolution
    1280x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST316081 5AS SCSI Disk Device
    PSU
    MCP61PM-GM 9000 NVIDIA Chipset Model MCP61 Chipset Revisio
    Case
    Tower
    Cooling
    Fan Speed 1247 RPM
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    PS/2 Compatible Mouse
    Internet Speed
    http://www.speedtest.net/result/1538974261.png
Hi,
Sorry but this is the current answer from MS.

How do I get Media Center?

If you're using an edition of Windows Vista that doesn't include Media Center, you can probably upgrade your computer to one that does using Windows Anytime Upgrade. For more information, see Windows Anytime Upgrade: frequently asked questions.
Click to expand...

Just a thought.

Look in C:/Windows/ehome folder & run the "ehshell.exe" application file (Media center), you might be able to recover it's function?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
well to date i havent resolved this one.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP a6603w
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    nVidia MCP73
    Memory
    2048 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz)1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz) Total 3gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio - 6.0.1.5789, 2-11-2009
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2007 (HP w2007 Wide LCD Monitor)1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Hard Drives
    WDC -320 GB Main Hard Drive
    ST3160812A - 149.05 GB ATA drive (secondary hard drive)

    Hitachi Ultra Speed USB Ex Drive 500 gb
Hi,

Do you have the above listed folder on your system?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
Try running SFC /SCANNOW from an elevated command prompt - this should bring back any missing files.

You should also see what is installed in Windows Feature - go to Programs & Features, Uninstall a Program. Click on the Windows Features option. If Media Center is ticked as being installed, UNcheck it, and OK out, then reboot - then go back in and recheck it, OK out and reboot again.

See if that helps
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 8930G
Problem Solved! It was as simple as finding ehshell.exe.
Just a thought.

Look in C:/Windows/ehome folder & run the "ehshell.exe" application file (Media center), you might be able to recover it's function?
Thank you very much
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP a6603w
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    nVidia MCP73
    Memory
    2048 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz)1024 MB DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-6400 / 800 MHz) Total 3gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio - 6.0.1.5789, 2-11-2009
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2007 (HP w2007 Wide LCD Monitor)1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050 (32-bit) (60 Hz)
    Hard Drives
    WDC -320 GB Main Hard Drive
    ST3160812A - 149.05 GB ATA drive (secondary hard drive)

    Hitachi Ultra Speed USB Ex Drive 500 gb
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