windows media center on XP pro

[pushkar1986]

I hav windows XP pro sp2 on my computer...i saw windows media center edition on my friend's comp.I liked that media center part...is there any way to get only media center software??...i donot want to install that edition..i only want media center software..if yes from where to get it

[Choto Cheeta]

sorry... Microsoft doesnt sell WinXP MCE OEM...

u have to buy a PC with a pre installed version of Windows XP Media Center Edition...

Originally Posted by Microsoft

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is only available pre-installed on computers sold by PC manufacturers. You can purchase a PC with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 pre-installed at retail consumer electronic stores, direct from PC manufacturers, or through online consumer electronics Web sites

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[goobimama]

Get this free software called Media Central (or is it Portal?). Works just like Windows MCE but its free...

[s18000rpm]

its Media Portal, its a open source s/w(free).

Download MediaPortal 0.2.2.0 here

HomePage- Team Media Portal
Click here to see Media Portal Features

[janitha]

Originally Posted by saurav_cheeta

sorry... Microsoft doesnt sell WinXP MCE OEM...

u have to buy a PC with a pre installed version of Windows XP Media Center Edition...

This is exactly what I also know. But computerwarehousepricelist.com is offering it for Rs.4100/-. But how? Pl see the link
http://www.computerwarehousepricelis...g=23&CurPage=3