Windows XP Media Center Edition

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

This operating system centralizes photos, music, videos, and recorded TV for a comprehensive home entertainment experience. It's designed for ease of use and connectivity.

Pros
- Centralized storage for photos, music, and videos
- Supports viewing recorded television content
- Designed for easy use
- Enhances personal productivity
- Facilitates creative tasks
Cons
No Cons available

Windows XP Media Center Edition

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 12, 2004

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 2005

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Because of its special hardware feature requirements, Media Center PCs running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 are available only from Microsoft PC manufacturer partners.

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Total Downloads: 884,240

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

1.9/5

16 User Votes

Perfect example of CNEt
Not-My-ProblemJune 23, 2014
Pros
GET RID OF THIS TEN CHARACTER THINGY.
Cons
Link invalid Misleading button Misleading title Misleading description Dumb site
Summary
Thanks, you professional company you, for publishing a fake download just to get ad revenue. It barely seems true! Why would Microsoft even upload a copy of their OS for people to pirate?
Total rubbish!
jonn0December 16, 2013
Pros
There are none.
Cons
Cnet, just like every other download site, has become synonymous with the word CON. From day one on the Internet, download sites like Cnet, try to fool you with big green buttons, into downloading a download manager or some other software you do not want. Usually they make the download link difficult to see or find. This download for media center has brought them into another category completely... i.e. the category of "we don't give a shit", we just want you to click a link so we, (Cnet), can make some money with Microsoft, and screw you the internet user. This user will not be visiting Cnet again. You should do the same.
Summary
Waste of time guys, there is no download to be had on this page.
MS is rotten
richiew1963May 18, 2012
Pros
for this, NONE
Cons
MS says, "Windows XP Media Center Edition is a version of the Windows XP operating system and is no longer being sold." so why not let us have it??? all they want is for us to upgrade operating systems to make more money, like they really need it...
Summary
my respect for MS just dropped really low. somewhere on the internet someone has it and i'm gonna find it...
A Non-existant download
amsterdam1981November 11, 2011
Pros
alerted me to the fact that cnet is no longer what it claims to be
Cons
cons of what? what are the cons of nothing? the fact that its nothing! i dont understand!
Summary
total waste of time. says on the review rules no profanity, but its better than telling total lies to people to make money<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Nov 11, 2011<p/>bullshittt
thanks for all
ignacioromanApril 3, 2011
Pros
thanks for all
Cons
thanks for all
Summary
Where is it???????????????
bryang2k3March 22, 2011
Pros
None, the download does not exist.
Cons
The download does not exist. Micro$oft won't let you get a good copy of windows, they only let you get what they want. Vista sucks, and 7 ain't much better.
Summary
I don't know what the hell is wrong with cnet but this should be removed. I ran 7 for a couple of months and found too many things missing that XP has and didn't like the features it had, most are useless. MS says media center don't work with XP, you have to install win 7, but Windows XP media center edition has media center so why can't I get a copy of media center for my copy of XP pro?? STUPID MS
Please Remove this Link to WMC
rake69February 23, 2011
Pros
I kinda Like it on my W7 Machine...
Cons
CNET Sucks for misleading us to think we can download WMC for XP, I give CNET one star because I cannot give them ZERO stars.
Summary
Their are other media center softwares that support the "standard" video file formats, unlike WMC, which only generates WTV files, then needs to be converted to view by most ALL TVs
Microsoft Con Job
Rick6981September 21, 2010
Pros
None - the download now takes you to Microsoft Window 7 buy it now from Microsoft.
Cons
Microsoft wants your money...
Summary
Please remove this page from CNet
no link to product
jc364February 2, 2010
Pros
None, since the product cannot be downloaded.
Cons
The name of this download is "Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005". However, if you click "Download Now", all you see is a link to upgrade to Windows 7, to "enjoy the latest on Windows Media Center."
Summary
The bottom line is that if you want to download Windows Media Center, even the XP version of Windows Media Center, you are going to have to upgrade to Windows 7. And the only reason I can think of is that Microsoft wants your money.
no friggin way
esoxexpressJanuary 29, 2010
Pros
I get winows 7
Cons
This is just a screwjob from microsoft, to get everyone on 7
Summary

Developer’s Description

multimedia os

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in home entertainment, personal productivity, and creativity on your home PC in an easy, complete, and connected way. With Media Center Edition 2005, you can store, share, and enjoy all of your photos, all of your music, all of your home video, and even recorded TV in one sleek and easy to use place.