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Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center (WMC) turns your computer into a home entertainment hub, compiling media from... Created by Microsoft

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Windows Media Center (WMC) turns your computer into a home entertainment hub, compiling media from your computer and the internet (plugins required) into one interface. You can even use WMC to record TV (TV tuner required). Unleash the full power of WMC by connecting your computer to a HDTV and using a compatible remote to control all the action from your couch.

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Windows Media Center (sometimes referred to as WMC) was added by Mogelfar in Feb 2009 and the latest update was made in Oct 2019. The list of alternatives was updated Aug 2019. It's possible to update the information on Windows Media Center or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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Comment by ThePilot69

about Windows Media Center · Aug 2015 · Helpful Not helpful Report as spam

I need to record my cable TV using CableCard with no fee for the guide. I can do that now with WMC, but I want to upgrade to Win 10, and that will blow it away.

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Comment by Aaron

about Windows Media Center · Jun 2011 · Helpful Not helpful Report as spam

This worked pretty good, but I would have problems with it locking up my computer every once in a while. When it was working I would use a separate plugin that allowed me to upsample my videos when I played them on my TV. It made them look a lot better, so for that I liked it, but otherwise I was not very impressed I had better luck with windows media player or any other player.

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