Repair a Corrupt Media Center
Media Center is a component of the Windows Vista and 7 operating systems. The core files responsible for the functionality of this component are located in the Windows system folder. Several of these files are shared with other Windows components, such as the Media Player. Unfortunately, this means that Media Center cannot be independently reinstalled. But there are options available for users to repair a corrupt Media Center without resorting to reinstalling their operating system.
Instructions
Reset Windows Media Center
1. Press the "Windows" and "R" keys simultaneously. Type "Appwiz.cpl" in the Run box and click "OK."
2. Click "Turn Windows Features on or off" on the left pane.
3. Click "Media Features" to expand a list of media-related components.
4. Click to remove the check in the box next to "Windows Media Center." Click the "Yes" button on the confirmation dialog.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Press the "Windows" and "R" keys simultaneously. Type "Appwiz.cpl" in the Run box and click the "OK" button.
7. Click "Turn Windows Features on or off" on the left pane.
8. Click "Media Features" to expand the list of media-related components.
9. Click in the box next to "Windows Media Center" to restore the check-mark. Click the "Yes" button on the confirmation dialog.
10. Restart your computer again and then test Media Center. Continue reading if the problem persists.
Run System File Checker
11. Click "Start" and type "CMD" in the search box. This will display "CMD" in the search results list.
12. Right-click "CMD" and click "Run as Administrator." Click "Yes" on the User Account Control dialog box. This opens the Windows Command Prompt.
13. Type "SFC /Scannow" and press the "Enter" key. This runs the System File Checker. This utility automatically scans and replaces damaged operating system files.
14. Reboot your computer and test Media Center when the utility completes. Continue reading if the problem persists.
System Restore
15. Press the "Windows" and "R" keys simultaneously.
16. Type "Rstrui.exe" and press the "Enter" key. This loads a System Restore dialog box on your screen.
17.Click the "Next" button at the bottom.
18. Select the earliest restore point from the list, and click the "Next" button.
19. Click the "Finish" button on the "Confirm your Restore Point" dialog box. The restore process restarts your computer and automatically restores your computer to an earlier point.
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