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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 
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Setting It Up
I've opened the box, now what?
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Getting Started
It's plugged in, now what can it do?
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Beyond the Basics
Show me more.
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Advanced Media Center Overview: Now that you know your way around your Media Center, we've got more for you to take things to the next level.
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Burn your favorite TV shows to DVD and watch them where you want.
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Use the Guide to find exactly what you want to watch.
Entertainment Anywhere
I need more of everything.
Xbox 360
Extend the Media Center experience anywhere in your home with an Xbox 360 or take it with you on the go with a Portable Media Center or laptop.
Community and Help
Getting it straight.
Support
Media Center Community
FAQ
What's Hot
Get the latest.
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Media Center 2005 owners upgrade to Update Rollup 2 for the latest Media Center features.
Downloads
Fun add-ons, tuned and healthy.
Media Center Updates
Extender Updates
PowerToys
Windows XP Downloads
Windows Live OneCare
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