How to: Setup Windows Media Center on Windows 10
Windows Media Center was a great tool for organizing and watching your local media, but it was removed in Windows 10. Here’s how to get it back.
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How to: Setup Windows Media Center on Windows 10
Obtaining Windows Media Center
There are a few ways to get your hands on Windows Media Center. The most reliable way is to download it from Microsoft’s website. You can also find it on some third-party websites, but be sure to check that the website is reputable before downloading anything.
Once you have Windows Media Center downloaded, simply run the installer and follow the prompts. After it’s installed, you’ll be able to launch it from the Start menu.
Installing Windows Media Center
If you’re running Windows 10, you can still use Windows Media Center to play your media files. Here’s how to set it up:
1) Download Windows Media Center from Microsoft’s website.
2) Run the installer, and follow the instructions.
3) Once installed, open Windows Media Center.
4) Click on the “Settings” icon in the upper-right corner.
5) In the “Settings” window, click on the “General” tab.
6) Under the “General” tab, click on the “Enable Windows Media Center” option.
7) Click on the “Apply” button, and then the “OK” button.
8) Windows Media Center will now be enabled. You can access it by going to the Start menu, and then selecting “All Programs.”
Configuring Windows Media Center
If you’re running Windows 10, you can still use Windows Media Center to play your media files. Even though Microsoft is no longer developing Windows Media Center, it’s still available as a free download from Microsoft’s website.
Before you can use Windows Media Center, you’ll need to configure it. Here’s how:
1) Download Windows Media Center from Microsoft’s website.
2) Run the installer and follow the prompts.
3) Once installed, open Windows Media Center.
4) Go to the settings menu and click on “General”.
5) Configure the settings to your liking.
6) Add your media files to Windows Media Center. You can do this by clicking on “Add Media” and then selecting the files you want to add.
7) Once your media files are added, you can play them by clicking on the “Play” button.
Conclusion
Overall, setting up Windows Media Center on Windows 10 is fairly easy and straightforward. The process should only take a few minutes, and once it’s complete you’ll be able to enjoy all your favorite media content on your computer.
