Install Windows Media Center in Windows 10

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Let’s get straight to the point on How to install Windows Media Center in Windows 10. If you have worked before with Windows Vista or Windows 7 , you might know that it came with Windows Media Center. An all in one application where you can organize movies, series, photos and much more.

But since the upgrade to Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and later, it became clear that we where never going to see Windows Media Center again. But not to worry. There is a way how we can install Windows Media Center back in Windows 10, and here’s a step by step guide.

Step 1: Download the required files.

Yes, you need to download some files before you get started. Don’t worry, I don’t put waiting time on my site like other to hold you. Your download is just a click away. Download the complete zip file from the below link.

Download: WMC-V8.8.5-20221227T170704Z-001

Once you download the files, extract them with WinRAR or 7Zip. I recommend 7zip, because its free and easy to use. Okay, now the files are extracted, you should see something like this:

Step 2: Installing Windows Media Center

First, you will have to run the _TestRights file. Now make sure to run it as admin. You will see a popup and closes, and then your normal command prompt opens. That’s completely fine.

Next, it’s time to install Windows Media Center itself. You can choose to install the Blue version or the Green one, it’s up to you. I prefer Blue, so right click on the InstallerBLUE and run as admin.

Now I can’t show you mine, because it’s already installed here. Once the screen reaches to the part where it says press any key to continue, that is where you will know that it’s installed.

Step 3: Launching the Windows Media Center

Now in the search bar type in “Windows Media Center” you will see something like this:

First time, it may take some time to get started, give it some time and then the WMC will run and you will see the Welcome message like this:

I hope this helps.

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