Note : Before you install Windows 10, check to make sure your PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. After downloading and installing, the tool will walk you through how to set up Windows 10 on your PC. All Windows 10 editions are available when you select Windows 10, except for Enterprise edition. For more information on Enterprise edition, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center. Follow these steps to create installation media USB flash drive or DVD you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows If you have Office or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key.

For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office product key or Enter the product key for your Office program. Select the language, edition, and architecture bit or bit for Windows After completing the steps to install Windows 10, please check that you have all the necessary device drivers installed. Note: Drivers for Surface devices may be found on the Download drivers and firmware for Surface page. If your PC does not automatically boot to the USB or DVD media, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC's BIOS or UEFI settings. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you'll typically need to press a key such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc immediately after you turn on your PC.

For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website. If you do not see the USB or DVD media device listed within the boot options, you may need to reach out to the PC manufacturer for instructions for temporarily disabling Secure Boot in your BIOS settings. If changing the boot menu or order doesn't work, and your PC immediately boots into the OS you want to replace, it is possible the PC had not fully shut down.

To ensure the PC fully shuts down, select the power button on the sign-in screen or on the Start menu and select Shut down. If you downloaded an ISO file for Windows 10, the file is saved locally at the location you selected. If you have a third-party DVD burning program installed on your computer that you prefer to use for creating the installation DVD, that program might open by going to the location where the file is saved and double-clicking the ISO file, or right-click the ISO file, select Open with and choose your preferred DVD burning software. If you want to use the Windows Disk Image Burner to create an installation DVD, go to the location where the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Change and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image. If you want to install Windows 10 directly from the ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can do so by mounting the ISO file.

This will perform an upgrade of your current operating system to Windows Download Windows 10 Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. Windows 10 Update Version 22H2 The Update Assistant can help you update to the latest version of Windows To get started, click Update now. Update now Privacy. Create Windows 10 installation media To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows Everybody I asked said there was no way to get WMC on Windows This has just proved them all wrong.

Once again thanks a million!!!! Installed fine but usin HD Homerun it does not find any tuners. Any ideas on what the oproblem is? For those using it on Windows 10, I believe you need to install the LAV filters to enable playback of much of the content, but I also found the TV functionality seemed to be broken under the later builds of Windows 10 and this seems to still be the experience for most commentators here. You can still buy it as an added feature under Windows 8. setting as it causes Media Center to crash when you enter the Music section; well at least it does for me and others. Re: Music. It appears to be an issue with the update service — perhaps the address has changed or something like that. II installed and it appeared all was ok until I went to watch tv and it would jump to the desktop screen? I have a triple boot 8. I can watch a dvd, I get the guide but when I click on a channel it flashs back to the desktop. It was a fresh install of I have installed WMC in Windows 10 and it seems to be working with the exception of the cursor.

The cursor is not visible but movement seems to occur as things light up as the cursor passes over them.. The mouse is USB and works fine with all the windows screens. Need advice. Thanks a lot. But where did you put the file. xml where the scheduled recordings are written? It would be useful to know this during a system migration or a simple reinstallation of the program. Using windows home single language Version Build I have installed this WMC version on my PC but I when I want to update any library in WMC I get a notification that WMC is missing some files and must be restarted again. My WMC always closes itself in the music menu. I can only reproduce them through the search, if I enter the menu with the location of my media files, it closes.

Otherwise, the other functions work. Your email address will not be published. Skip to content. Table of contents What is Windows Media Center? Download Windows Media Center for Windows Usman Khurshid. Usman Khurshid is a seasoned IT Pro with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. He has experience in everything from IT support, helpdesk, sysadmin, network admin, and cloud computing. He is also certified in Microsoft Technologies MCTS and MCSA and also Cisco Certified Professional in Routing and Switching. View Archive. Previous Previous. Next Continue. Any advice? Thank you! Can You Fix this problem. I cant open it and its still say error. Please Help! Thank you, hope you will find the solution to this problem. Can you please explain why? Thanks in advance. I believe that the configuration of the program is correct. Can you suggest any remedial action? I have set up WMC but get no picture or sound. However, recordings do work. Any ideas? Thanks for download but it crashes when I try to play a TV channel in Windows By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

While there are great alternatives like Kodi , which can play and record live TV , the community has made Windows Media Center functional on Windows As far as Microsoft is concerned, you can just keep using Windows 7 or 8. RELATED: How Do I Know if I'm Running bit or bit Windows? We tried it ourselves and ran into no problems, the file shows up as clean on multiple malware scanners, and other big sites have reported on this application. You normally need to register to see the latest download links, but here are the latest ones as of June The downloaded archive is a. Once you have, you can right-click the downloaded. The included readme file recommends copying this folder to a short path with no spaces to avoid problems. A Command Prompt window will open, and you can close it. cmd file again and rebooting before running the Installer. cmd file once again. This is also the file you need to run if you ever want to completely uninstall Windows Media Center.

After you successfully install Windows Media Center, it will appear in your Start menu as a normal application you can launch. It should run normally, just as it did on Windows 7 and 8. If you encounter another problem, open the Workarounds. txt file for more information. This file contains a list of problems people have encountered and fixes known to work. It also provides instructions for issues with Windows Media Center finding TV tuner cards and setting up live TV. If this happens, the community will hopefully find a workaround once again. We select and review products independently. When you purchase through our links we may earn a commission.

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Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. To get started, you will first need to have a licence to install Windows You can then download and run the media creation tool. For more information on how to use the tool, see the instructions below. If you are installing Windows 10 on a PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista, or if you need to create installation media to install Windows 10 on a different PC, see Using the tool to create installation media USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file to install Windows 10 on a different PC section below. Note : Before you install Windows 10, check to make sure your PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. Follow these steps to create installation media USB flash drive or DVD you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows If you have Office or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key.

For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office product key or Enter the product key for your Office program. Select the language, edition, and architecture bit or bit for Windows After completing the steps to install Windows 10, please check that you have all the necessary device drivers installed. Note: Drivers for Surface devices may be found on the Download drivers and firmware for Surface page. If your PC does not automatically boot to the USB or DVD media, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC's BIOS or UEFI settings. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you'll typically need to press a key such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website. If you do not see the USB or DVD media device listed within the boot options, you may need to reach out to the PC manufacturer for instructions for temporarily disabling Secure Boot in your BIOS settings.

If changing the boot menu or order doesn't work, and your PC immediately boots into the OS you want to replace, it is possible the PC had not fully shut down. To ensure the PC fully shuts down, select the power button on the sign-in screen or on the Start menu and select Shut down. If you downloaded an ISO file for Windows 10, the file is saved locally at the location you selected. If you have a third-party DVD burning program installed on your computer that you prefer to use for creating the installation DVD, that program might open by going to the location where the file is saved and double-clicking the ISO file, or right-click the ISO file, select Open with and choose your preferred DVD burning software. If you want to use the Windows Disk Image Burner to create an installation DVD, go to the location where the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties.

On the General tab, click Change and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image. If you want to install Windows 10 directly from the ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can do so by mounting the ISO file. This will perform an upgrade of your current operating system to Windows Download Windows 10 Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. Windows 10 Update l Version 22H2 The Update Assistant can help you update to the latest version of Windows To get started, click Update now. Update now Privacy. Create Windows 10 installation media To get started, you will first need to have a licence to install Windows Download tool now Privacy. Select Download tool , and select Run.

You need to be an administrator to run this tool. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept. On the What do you want to do? page, select Upgrade this PC now , and then select Next. After downloading and installing, the tool will walk you through how to set up Windows 10 on your PC. All Windows 10 editions are available when you select Windows 10, except for Enterprise edition. For more information on Enterprise edition, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center. Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license. Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps , or Keep personal files only , or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade.

It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply. Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download. A blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank DVD and DVD burner if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer DL DVD Media. Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows bit or bit processor CPU. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type. System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.

Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows To see what language you're currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel. Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. To check what edition you're currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for Windows edition. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center. Microsoft Office products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office , we recommend redeeming installing Office before upgrading to Windows To redeem your copy of Office, please see Download and install Office Home , Personal, or University on your PC.

For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office Using the tool to create installation media: Select Download tool now , and select Run. If you agree to the license terms, select Accept. page, select Create installation media for another PC , and then select Next. Attach a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted. ISO file. Save an ISO file to your PC, which you can use to create a DVD. After the file is downloaded, you can go to location where the file is saved, or select Open DVD burner , and follow the instructions to burn the file to a DVD.

For more info about using an ISO file, see Additional methods for using the ISO file to install Windows 10 section below. After the installation media is created, follow the steps below to use it. Attach the USB flash drive or insert the DVD on the PC where you want to install Windows Restart your PC. On the Install Windows page, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences, and then select Next. Select Install Windows. To mount the ISO file: Go to the location where the ISO file is saved, right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Change… and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply. Right-click the ISO file and select Mount. Double-click the ISO file to view the files within. Double-click setup. exe to start Windows 10 setup. More download options Sign in to the Volume Licensing Service Center to download Enterprise editions. Sign in to your subscription on the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal for available downloads.

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You need to be an administrator to run this tool. Uninstalled and re-installed and the crash still occurs. I have installed WMC, apparently without incident but cannot get picture or sound from within the program. How to Open SWF Files. Did try a restart just to see if that would work but no go. Categories Computers and Electronics Operating Systems Windows Windows setting as it causes Media Center to crash when you enter the Music section; well at least it does for me and others.

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