Windows 10 & Media Center – How to

Ssers at the MDL forums have managed to create an all-in-one package to reinstall Windows Media Center on current Windows 10 builds (including 10240 and 10532).
The project had been in the works for a while.
I was able to successfully install it on my recent Windows 10 PC with ease.

Install Windows Media Center on Windows 10

Note: Before we start, I should caution you are download files from an unofficial source. As such, you should heed with the utmost caution when installing as this constitutes a security concern. Although there are no known side effects make sure you have your PC backed up just in case.

1. Download

Download and extract version 6 from here

x86
File: WindowsMediaCenter_6.3.9600.16384_x86_v3.7z
MD5: 213bb0f463f8bc2094d5d9b4cfe924de
SHA1: b000f7999b22b82f73eb1eeaac3f8fe077146cbc

Mega
files.fm
MediaFire

x64
File: WindowsMediaCenter_6.3.9600.16384_x64_v6.7z
MD5: bbf8a46038cad45abf61d9449d32b99e
SHA1: 16181ee4cc24e84b557345d1d1c2a44ef34ddff7

Mega
files.fm
MediaFire

NOTE:
When you have the zip file downloaded to your PC,
Make sure to right click the zip file and select properties.
On the Gerneral tab select lower right the Unblock box.
This is required to authorise the files on your PC as the media center
files are from another PC and Windows will nag you every time you launnch Media Center as the files are unsigned.

2. Run

Right-click on _TestRights.cmd and click Run as administrator

3. Reboot your PC

4. Run 2

Right-click on Installer.cm and click Run as administrator

5. Exit

After the installer runs, click any key to exit

Now, doing a simple search for Media Center reveals the app installed on your PC. You can then pin it to your Start menu or taskbar for quick access. Due to our configuration we have not confirmed how well it runs with a TV signal setup, so your mileage may vary. Otherwise, despite looking like a throwback to Vista, the app runs just fine on our new 2015 Windows 10 machine.