What is the Startup folder in Windows 8?

Where is the Startup folder? The Startup folder in Windows 8 is located in %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs, which is the same as Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

How do I install Media Center on Windows 8?

Adding Windows Media Center by installing Windows 8 Pro Pack

1. Connect to the Internet.
2. From the Start screen, type add features to open the Search charm, and then select Add features to Windows 8.1 from the Search results list.
3. When prompted by User Account Control to allow changes to the computer, click Yes.

How do I turn off Windows Media Control?

Turn off Windows 10 volume media controls

1. Run ModernFlyouts.
2. Double-click its icon in the system tray to open the app’s settings.
3. Go to the General tab.
4. Under Default Flyout, select the ‘None’ option.
5. The Windows 10 volume media controls will be disabled.

Where are the startup programs in Windows 8?

In Windows 8 Open “Task Manager” and select the “Startup” tab. Open windows startup menu, and type “Startup” to search for the program.

How do I Open Windows Media Center?

Media Center is a feature that can be installed directly from your computer. Open Control Panel / Programs and Features. On the left side menu, select Turn Windows features on or off. As soon as the list populates, expand the Media Features and place a check mark in the Windows Media Center item. Click OK and it will be installed.

How to access Windows Media Center?

1) Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the Default Programs icon. 2) Click on the Set program access and computer defaults link. (see screenshot below) 3) If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes. 4) Click on the Custom gray bar or arrow to expand it. (see screenshot below) 5) To Enable Windows Media Center A) Under the Choose a default media player section, check the Enable access to this program box to the right of Windows Media Center, 6) To Disable Windows Media Center A) Under the Choose a default media player section, uncheck the Enable access to this program box to the right of Windows Media Center, 7) Close the Default Programs window. (see screenshot below step 2)

What is going on with Windows Media Center?

Windows Media Center organizes and displays videos and music found on both local and networked computers. Music albums are arranged with accompanying album art that can be downloaded off the Internet automatically or added manually into Media Center. Users can create playlists of different songs or albums as well.

How can I Fix my Windows Media Center?

How to Fix Windows Media Center Error on Win10 Solution 1: Perform a Clean Boot. Clean boot means the minimal set of drivers and startup programs. Solution 2: Run CHKDSK Scan. This is able to fix the Media Center error caused by a damaged hard drive. Click on the search box located in the taskbar. Solution 3: Rename the EpgListings directory. Open File Explorer.