windows media center, just upgrade?

SuperModelRobot · January 18th, 2006

i was wondering if there was a media center update for my windows. Kinda like a single cd update, where i dont have to update my whole windows. I know WMC you can choose to upgrade your system or full install, but all i want is the Media center on my pc....can this be done..

**kcnychief** · January 19th, 2006

I'm not really 100% sure on what you mean, but if you are trying to upgrade from normal Windows (XP or Home) to Windows Media Edition, I wouldn't recommend it. Windows Media Edition is only available on certain hardware platforms because of hardware requirements. You should spend some time reading about the product to learn a little bit more.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx

If I missed what you were asking for, my apologies.

SuperModelRobot · January 19th, 2006

i understand all that, but i was thinking about the update in general, for example my moms computer was re-released with Media center. My step dad is all intersted in it an asked me to look into getting it on his pc. I could go download one, but why would i do that when i have a legit windows. All he wants is an update just for media center, not a whole windows update...

**NetRyder** · January 19th, 2006

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (quite a mouthful) is a separate XP SKU that includes the Media Center component, which is basically a nice front-end for watching TV, movies, picture slideshows and listening to music. Unfortunately, the Media Center component is only installed with MCE 2005, so you actually have to install that instead of XP Home/Pro if you want to use it.

**kcnychief** · January 19th, 2006

Originally Posted by NetRyder

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (quite a mouthful) is a separate XP SKU that includes the Media Center component, which is basically a nice front-end for watching TV, movies, picture slideshows and listening to music. Unfortunately, the Media Center component is only installed with MCE 2005, so you actually have to install that instead of XP Home/Pro if you want to use it.

lol - yeah, that's what I was trying to say

SuperModelRobot · January 19th, 2006

Originally Posted by NetRyder

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (quite a mouthful) is a separate XP SKU that includes the Media Center component, which is basically a nice front-end for watching TV, movies, picture slideshows and listening to music. Unfortunately, the Media Center component is only installed with MCE 2005, so you actually have to install that instead of XP Home/Pro if you want to use it.

so there is not just an update....a WHOLE TRHING?

**kcnychief** · January 20th, 2006

Yes, a whole thing. There is no upgrade path, a full CD version must be purchased.

SuperModelRobot · January 24th, 2006

bummer

January 18th, 2006	Top \| #1
SuperModelRobot OSNN Addict Joined: December 2005 Posts: 66 Reputation: 0 Power: 79	windows media center, just upgrade? i was wondering if there was a media center update for my windows. Kinda like a single cd update, where i dont have to update my whole windows. I know WMC you can choose to upgrade your system or full install, but all i want is the Media center on my pc....can this be done..

January 19th, 2006	Top \| #2
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: windows media center, just upgrade? I'm not really 100% sure on what you mean, but if you are trying to upgrade from normal Windows (XP or Home) to Windows Media Edition, I wouldn't recommend it. Windows Media Edition is only available on certain hardware platforms because of hardware requirements. You should spend some time reading about the product to learn a little bit more. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx If I missed what you were asking for, my apologies. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

January 19th, 2006	Top \| #3
SuperModelRobot OSNN Addict Joined: December 2005 Posts: 66 Reputation: 0 Power: 79	Re: windows media center, just upgrade? i understand all that, but i was thinking about the update in general, for example my moms computer was re-released with Media center. My step dad is all intersted in it an asked me to look into getting it on his pc. I could go download one, but why would i do that when i have a legit windows. All he wants is an update just for media center, not a whole windows update...

January 19th, 2006	Top \| #4
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 298	Re: windows media center, just upgrade? Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (quite a mouthful) is a separate XP SKU that includes the Media Center component, which is basically a nice front-end for watching TV, movies, picture slideshows and listening to music. Unfortunately, the Media Center component is only installed with MCE 2005, so you actually have to install that instead of XP Home/Pro if you want to use it. http://kunal.kundaje.net

January 19th, 2006	Top \| #5
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: windows media center, just upgrade? Originally Posted by NetRyder Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (quite a mouthful) is a separate XP SKU that includes the Media Center component, which is basically a nice front-end for watching TV, movies, picture slideshows and listening to music. Unfortunately, the Media Center component is only installed with MCE 2005, so you actually have to install that instead of XP Home/Pro if you want to use it. lol - yeah, that's what I was trying to say XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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January 19th, 2006	Top \| #6
SuperModelRobot OSNN Addict Joined: December 2005 Posts: 66 Reputation: 0 Power: 79	Re: windows media center, just upgrade? Originally Posted by NetRyder Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (quite a mouthful) is a separate XP SKU that includes the Media Center component, which is basically a nice front-end for watching TV, movies, picture slideshows and listening to music. Unfortunately, the Media Center component is only installed with MCE 2005, so you actually have to install that instead of XP Home/Pro if you want to use it. so there is not just an update....a WHOLE TRHING?

January 20th, 2006	Top \| #7
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: windows media center, just upgrade? Yes, a whole thing. There is no upgrade path, a full CD version must be purchased. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

January 24th, 2006	Top \| #8
SuperModelRobot OSNN Addict Joined: December 2005 Posts: 66 Reputation: 0 Power: 79	Re: windows media center, just upgrade? bummer

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