Users at the MDL forums have managed to create an all-in-one package to reinstall Windows Media Center on current Windows 10 builds (including 10240 and 10532).
The project had been in the works for a while.
I was able to successfully install it on my recent Windows 10 PC with ease.
I use Windows Media Center on a 1U server running Windows 7 in a half rack in my lab.
Uses it to record 3 simultaneous HD channels from my HDHomerun Prime with cable card via Verizon Fios.
Also have Plex server installed and recorded TV can be accessed via Plex apps on my ROKU 3 boxes and viewed on TV, and PC's
Installing Windows Media Center on my Windows 10 OS
allows me access to the recorded content and the interface is very good.
Some bash Windows Media Center, but honestly it's a great interface and functions well.
Install Windows Media Center on Windows 10
Note: Before we start, I should caution you are download files from an unofficial source. As such, you should heed with the utmost caution when installing as this constitutes a security concern. Although there are no known side effects make sure you have your PC backed up just in case.
You can read more on this project here
1. Download
Download and extract version 6 from here
X86
File: WindowsMediaCenter_6.3.9600.16384_x86_v3.7z
MD5: 213bb0f463f8bc2094d5d9b4cfe924de
SHA1: b000f7999b22b82f73eb1eeaac3f8fe077146cbc
Mega
files.fm
MediaFire
X64
File: WindowsMediaCenter_6.3.9600.16384_x64_v7.7z
MD5: fbabf9c06f508c442dbcac1386bed880
SHA1: 550afaddb1ce04b1800aedc8a106349b7a46dfa6
Mega
files.fm
NOTE:
When you have the zip file downloaded to your PC,
Make sure to right click the zip file and select properties.
On the Gerneral tab select lower right the Unblock box.
This is required to authorise the files on your PC as the media center
files are from another PC and Windows will nag you every time you launnch Media Center as the files are unsigned.
2. Run
Right-click on _TestRights.cmd and click Run as administrator
3. Reboot your PC
4. Run 2
Right-click on Installer.cm and click Run as administrator
5. Exit
After the installer runs, click any key to exit
Now, doing a simple search for Media Center reveals the app installed on your PC. You can then pin it to your Start menu or taskbar for quick access. Due to our configuration we have not confirmed how well it runs with a TV signal setup, so your mileage may vary. Otherwise, despite looking like a throwback to Vista, the app runs just fine on our new 2015 Windows 10 machine.
The project had been in the works for a while.
I was able to successfully install it on my recent Windows 10 PC with ease.
I use Windows Media Center on a 1U server running Windows 7 in a half rack in my lab.
Uses it to record 3 simultaneous HD channels from my HDHomerun Prime with cable card via Verizon Fios.
Also have Plex server installed and recorded TV can be accessed via Plex apps on my ROKU 3 boxes and viewed on TV, and PC's
Installing Windows Media Center on my Windows 10 OS
allows me access to the recorded content and the interface is very good.
Some bash Windows Media Center, but honestly it's a great interface and functions well.
Install Windows Media Center on Windows 10
Note: Before we start, I should caution you are download files from an unofficial source. As such, you should heed with the utmost caution when installing as this constitutes a security concern. Although there are no known side effects make sure you have your PC backed up just in case.
You can read more on this project here
1. Download
Download and extract version 6 from here
X86
File: WindowsMediaCenter_6.3.9600.16384_x86_v3.7z
MD5: 213bb0f463f8bc2094d5d9b4cfe924de
SHA1: b000f7999b22b82f73eb1eeaac3f8fe077146cbc
Mega
files.fm
MediaFire
X64
File: WindowsMediaCenter_6.3.9600.16384_x64_v7.7z
MD5: fbabf9c06f508c442dbcac1386bed880
SHA1: 550afaddb1ce04b1800aedc8a106349b7a46dfa6
Mega
files.fm
NOTE:
When you have the zip file downloaded to your PC,
Make sure to right click the zip file and select properties.
On the Gerneral tab select lower right the Unblock box.
This is required to authorise the files on your PC as the media center
files are from another PC and Windows will nag you every time you launnch Media Center as the files are unsigned.
2. Run
Right-click on _TestRights.cmd and click Run as administrator
3. Reboot your PC
4. Run 2
Right-click on Installer.cm and click Run as administrator
5. Exit
After the installer runs, click any key to exit
Now, doing a simple search for Media Center reveals the app installed on your PC. You can then pin it to your Start menu or taskbar for quick access. Due to our configuration we have not confirmed how well it runs with a TV signal setup, so your mileage may vary. Otherwise, despite looking like a throwback to Vista, the app runs just fine on our new 2015 Windows 10 machine.
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