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Media Center Edition 2005

Speed up Navigation by Removing Animation

SUMMARY: Remove animations when navigating between screens in Windows Media Center 2005.

By default, when navigating between screens in Windows Media Center 2005, screens pop in and out through transition animations. While many people appreciate this "eye candy", others may find this needless and would rather have the increased navigation speed with these animations removed.

1. Select "Settings".

2. Select "General".

3. Select "Visual and Sound Effects".

4. Uncheck "Use transition animations".


Disabling transition animations in Media Center 2005



5. Click the "Save" button to store your settings.

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