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Media Center Edition 2005
Help and Tips

Tips on troubleshooting and configuring Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.


 

#1: Speed up Navigation by Removing Animation
Remove animations when navigating between screens in Windows Media Center 2005.

#2: Change Slideshow Transition Time
Change how long Media Center Edition 2005 waits between slideshow images.

#3: Keyboard Shortcuts
Want to navigate Windows Media Center with your keyboard?

#4: Install an Alarm Clock
Add an Alarm Clock and Sleep Timer to Windows Media Center.

#5: Toggle Starting Media Center when Windows Starts
Should Media Center automatically run when Windows boots up?

#6: Disable Navigation Sounds
Tired of hearing sounds when navigating through Windows Media Center 2005 menus?

#7: Do Not Start When a Full-Screen DOS Prompt is Visible
Windows Media Center may not start correctly if a full-screen DOS prompt is onscreen.

#8: Play Solitaire
Play Solitaire in Windows Media Center.

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