R.I.P. Windows Media Center

Corrine · May 2, 2015

Is this a game changer for anyone upgrading to Windows 10?

Any PC that is upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 will lose the Media Center functionality, and there's no way to get it back.

via Ed Bott as confirmed to him by a Microsoft executive at Build, R.I.P., Windows Media Center

Aura · May 2, 2015

Personally, I never used the Windows Media Center, so it doesn't really affect me. If I wanted a Media Center at home, I would just take out an old computer, install Plex on it and then use it as a Media Server. At least, now I can answer the people who asked me if I knew if Windows 10 would have a Media Center Edition.

Digerati · May 3, 2015

It doesn't change anything for me, or for anyone I know. As Ed noted, it was rarely used.

Corrine · May 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/GabeAul/status/595325579563405312

We can confirm that due to decreased usage, Windows Media Center will not be part of Windows 10.

and

@GabeAul If you have WMC now, we’ll have a DVD option for you in an update later this year.

writhziden · Jun 12, 2015

I use Windows Media Center as my PVR for local television. This is bad news for me, apparently. :-{

Hope the DVD option later on down the line is something that allows me to use my PC in the same way for local television. Otherwise, I will have to pursue alternative ways to record my favorite shows.

Masterchiefxx17 · Jun 13, 2015

I never liked it, nor did I use it. I think I opened it once.

Twidget · Jun 19, 2015

Digerati said:
It doesn't change anything for me, or for anyone I know. As Ed noted, it was rarely used.

Hmmm... I must be rare then... that's the ONLY thing I use...or even know how to use...

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R.I.P. Windows Media Center

Corrine

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Aura

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Digerati

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Corrine

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writhziden

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Masterchiefxx17

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Twidget

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R.I.P. Windows Media Center

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Aura

Sysnative Staff, Security Analyst

Digerati

ModeratorHardware ExpertMicrosoft MVP (Ret.)

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

writhziden

Administrator, .NET/UWP Developer

Masterchiefxx17

Sysnative Staff

Twidget

New member

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst

Moderator
Hardware Expert
Microsoft MVP (Ret.)

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst