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enjoinow

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September 8th, 2008 05:00

Windows MCE Situation, Feedback Appreciated

Hey everyone, here's my situation.

 

The product key on my XPS 400 says "Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005"

 

I reformatted my computer, and used the CD that came with my computer, but the CD said "Windows Home Sp1a," so my Product key didn't work.

 

So, I conatcted Dell, and I actually got a DVD sent to me "Window Media Center Version 2005 with Update Rollup 2."

 

My 2 problems are that when I check what OS I'm running it says "Windows XP Professional." (I don't know if that's how WMCE is detected)

 

AND I do not have the Media Center program that lets me watch TV via my computer.

 

Any feedback or help will be very much welcomed.

 

Thanks. 

mombodog

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September 8th, 2008 17:00

So you did re-install using the MCE DVD?

 

I guess it is possible the DVD is labeled wrong, call Dell explain your problem, and ask for another DVD.

Larry R

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September 8th, 2008 21:00

I believe MCE shows up as XP Pro when you check the System Properties window.  I know that it is, basically, XP Pro with some additions on top making it into the Media Center Edition of XP.

enjoinow

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September 8th, 2008 23:00

Hey everyone, thanks for the responses.

 

 

"So you did re-install using the MCE DVD?"

 - Yeah, I re-installed the MCE DVD, and I just sent an e-mail to Dell, hopefully it will get resolved.

 

" I believe MCE shows up as XP Pro when you check the System Properties window.  I know that it is, basically, XP Pro with some additions on top making it into the Media Center Edition of XP."

 - That what I thought too, just wasn't 100% sure. 

mombodog

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September 9th, 2008 00:00

Try this, go to control panel> add remove programs> add remove Windows Components

 

see if media center is in there, if so, tick the box and hit next to add it.

 

Did you install all your drivers?

joe53

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September 9th, 2008 01:00

Assuming you re-installed using the correct DVD (and I think you did), try this:

 

- Open Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs.
- Click on Set Program Access and Defaults (in the left hand panel).
- Make sure the following options are selected:

 

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