MacroTube for Windows

Name: MacroTube
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Bust A Tech

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This application lets you stream YouTube videos directly within Windows Media Center. Navigate, search, and play videos seamlessly.

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Trial version

3.6

Pros
- Stream YouTube videos within Windows Media Center
- Intuitive playback control using Enter or mouse click
- Easy navigation back to video selection
- Browse videos by category
- Search functionality for specific videos
Cons
- Requires familiarity with Windows Media Center interface

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 3, 2010

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 0.8.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 20,973

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3/5

2 User Votes

Excellent video viewer
ashleyprideSeptember 20, 2011
Pros
Triple tap support makes search a breeze, has support for Youtube (inc HD), GeekBriefTV, Lab Rats, DailyMotion. Fully integrated into Media Center.
Cons
No longers appears to be in development. Manual update for Youtube to work http://7mchtpc.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/video-macrotube-video-error-this-video-is-either-no-longer-available-or-unplayable-for-technical-reasons/
Summary
Excellent plugin for Media Center for viewing Youtube videos.
Wont Work!
ShadowWolf1138September 14, 2011
Pros
What pros?
Cons
The program will flat out not load. It will be displayed in my Windows Media Center however when selected I get the message that it's an invalid application. I was hoping to use this to connect my xbox to WMC and run youtube on TV.
Summary
Doesn't seem to work for me so I wouldn't recommend it. But who knows? Maybe it's just my computer since there isn't any other reviews. Doesn't take long to download and install (or uninstall) if you want to give it a shot. Just be sure to let everyone else know about your experience in case I'm a rare case.

Developer’s Description

By Bust A Tech

Watch YouTube videos on your Windows Media Center.

To watch the video, simply select the video and press Enter or click it using your mouse. after the buffering complete the video should started. While the video is playing, you can always go back to choose another video by pressing Backspace, or click the back icon on top right of Windows Media Center. This is not a problem for those who are familiar with Windows Media Center. Beside browsing the videos through categories, you can also search for the video you like. Click on the search button at the video browsing page and type in the keyword to search.

MacroTube for Windows

Editors’ Review

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