Stephen_B

i know this should be in the computing section, but I want it to be seen, so I hope its ok if I put it here.

Basically I have XP Media Center Edition 2005, but now, media center has corrupted. If I click tv/tv guide or any of the hyperlink buttons on my mce keyboard, i get the message "unable to start media center". If I click media center in the start menu, it boots up, but the only options you get are "other programs" and the settings menu. I cannot watch tv, movies, record tv, listen to music or anything.
Is there any known fixes. I did a quick google and didnt really find out alot, so just wondering if any IT bods had the answer, other than reformatting. (Suppose I could try system restore but would like to avoid as I have only downloaded and installed nero 9 yesterday which took an absolute age being 2 gig!)

Cheers in advance

pa_sjo

Nero is now 2 gig? what the hell

If you've not found an answer from a quick google, probably quicker to reinstall xpmce..

Stephen_B

oh god i only did that about 8 weeks ago

pa_sjo

How did you break it? Mine is fine (albeit not 100% stable with regard to the EPG/recording service)..

Stephen_B

havent a clue, went to use it for the first time in a few days last night to watch top gear, pressed live tv on the remote and just said "unable to open media center"

no error code or link to microsoft site or anything

notroubleclubber

Try sticking the original install xp disc in and there is an option to repair corrupt files - (thats if u got the install disc!)

Stephen_B

aha, forgot about that I'll give it a go cheers

Stephen_B

repair did tits all, I had a quick look on experts exchange and nothing came up so a format may be my only option