5 Cool Ways to Customize Windows Media Center

Get Rid of The Splash Screen. For some, this is the one biggest annoyance in WMC. ...
Make WMC Start in Full Screen Without Minimize or Close Buttons. This is self-explanatory. ...
Configure WMC to Display in RTL. ...
Disable Shut Down Option. ...
Remove the Window Frame.

What are the best options for substituting Windows Media Center?
Why was Windows Media Center discontinued?
How do I add extras to Windows Media Center?
What replaces Windows Media Center in Windows 10?
Can I run Windows Media Center on Windows 10?
How do I get Windows Media Center?
Does Microsoft still support Windows Media Player?
How do I update Windows Media Center?
What can replace Windows Media Player?
How do I reset Windows Media Center?
Is VLC media player better than Windows Media Player?
How do I watch TV on Windows 10 PC?

What are the best options for substituting Windows Media Center?

7 Best Windows Media Center Alternatives

Kodi. When you're looking for a Home Theater software, Kodi should be the first option you've to go for! ...
Plex. Simply put, Plex is a Media Center solution with some limitations — you can't record TV or watch it live! ...
MediaPortal. ...
Emby. ...
OpenELEC. ...
OSMC.

Why was Windows Media Center discontinued?

Discontinuation. During the 2015 Build developers' conference, a Microsoft executive confirmed that Media Center, with its TV receiver and PVR functionality, would not be updated for or included with Windows 10, thus the product would be discontinued.

How do I add extras to Windows Media Center?

a) On the Windows Media Center start screen, scroll to Extras, and then click Extras library. b) Right-click the extra you want to appear, and then, on the context menu, click Add to Start Menu. c) Click Yes. The item will now appear under Extras on the start screen.

What replaces Windows Media Center in Windows 10?

If you need the PVR (personal video recorder) features in Windows Media Center, then Media Portal is one alternative. If you just want a simple video player, I like MPC-HC (Media Player Classic – Home Cinema), but VLC will do the job. All three are open source and free.

Can I run Windows Media Center on Windows 10?

Microsoft removed Windows Media Center from Windows 10, and there's no official way to get it back. While there are great alternatives like Kodi, which can play and record live TV, the community has made Windows Media Center functional on Windows 10.

How do I get Windows Media Center?

You can also use a mouse to open Media Center. Select the Start button , select All Programs, and then select Windows Media Center.

Does Microsoft still support Windows Media Player?

Microsoft Retiring a Windows Media Player Feature on Older Windows Versions. ... After looking at customer feedback and usage data, Microsoft decided to discontinue this service. This means that new metadata won't be updated on media players that are installed on your Windows device.

How do I update Windows Media Center?

Update for Media Center for Windows 7, x64-based versions

Click Start , right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
Under System, you can view the system type.

What can replace Windows Media Player?

Part 3. Other 4 Free Alternatives to Windows Media Player

VLC Media Player. Developed by VideoLAN Project, VLC is a free and open-source multimedia player that supports playing all types of video formats, DVDs, VCDs, Audio CDs, and streaming protocols. ...
KMPlayer. ...
GOM Media Player. ...
Kodi.

How do I reset Windows Media Center?

In Control Panel click Programs then 'Turn Windows features on or off' you should be able to De-Select 'Media Center'. After a restart, re-select 'Media Center' in the same way and see if that's reset it to default.

Is VLC media player better than Windows Media Player?

On Windows, Windows Media Player smoothly runs, but it experiences the codec problems again. If you want to run some file formats, choose VLC over Windows Media Player. ... VLC is the best choice for many people across the globe, and it supports all types of formats and versions at large.

How do I watch TV on Windows 10 PC?

How to watch TV on Windows 10

Download and install KODI for Windows. You can find the download link on this page.
Connect the cable cord to your PC by plugging it in the TV tuner card.
Open KODI.
Under the Sidebar, click on Add-ons.
Select My Add-ons.
Open PVR clients.
Find the appropriate Add-on that matches your hardware.
Download and install it.