Launch Windows Media Center on Windows 10 in a Few Easy Steps
Microsoft has officially shut down Windows Media Center , but you still have hope if alternatives like Kodi just don’t fill the void. Here’s how to start Windows Media Center on Windows 10.
According to Gabriel Aul , vice president of Windows and Devices Group , Microsoft has parted ways with WMC due to “declining usage.” This has actually led many people to look for a way to keep the WMC alive. Thanks to some dedicated users of the My Digital Life forums , a quick boot and a couple of command scripts will get WMC up and running on your Windows 10 PC in no time. Here’s how to do it:
- Download the WindowsMediaCenter_10.0.10134.0v2.1.rar file here .
- Then use 7-Zip to extract the folder to your main system drive and open it.
- Right-click the _TestRights.cmd file and select Run as administrator.
- Then right-click on the Installer.cmd file and select “Run as administrator”. Press any key to exit the installer when finished.
Do a quick search for Windows Media Center and it will be your best match, but you can also find it under Window Accessories in the Start menu. From there, you should be able to start WMC normally.
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