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?
How do I customize Windows Media Player?
Why was Windows Media Center discontinued?
How do I add extras to Windows Media Center?
Does Windows 10 have Media Center?
What replaces Windows Media Center in Windows 10?
Where is the Tools option in Windows Media Player?
How do you change the background on Windows Media Player?
Does Microsoft still support Windows Media Player?
How do I update Windows Media Center?
How do I get Windows Media Center?

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.

How do I customize Windows Media Player?

How To Change The Skin Of Windows Media Player

Click 'start' in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
Click 'all programs' to show a list of the programs installed on your computer.
Click on the 'Windows Media Player' icon.
Click on the 'Skin Chooser' tab on the left hand panel.
Highlight the skin you wish to choose.

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.

Does Windows 10 have Media Center?

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.

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.

Where is the Tools option in Windows Media Player?

To access Tools directly in WMP use ALT + T.

How do you change the background on Windows Media Player?

Steps for changing window media player library background:

Firstly, download WMP12 Library Background Changer.
Run the file named “Wmplibbg.exe”. ...
Click on Replace and Browse for a new background.
After selecting a new background image click on apply. ...
Now, Open your Window media player library and experience the change.

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.

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.