Chapter seventeen. Using Windows XP Media Center Edition

IN THIS CHAPTER

What Media Center Is 336

Upgrading to Windows Media Center Edition 336

Using a Media Center PC 337

Setting Up Your Media Center PC 338

Using Windows XP Media Center 76

The Bottom Line 353

If you use your PC for more than just computing, there's another version of Windows XP you might be interested in. Windows XP Media Center Edition helps turn your PC into a full-fledged audio/video control center, complete with built-in hard disk video recorder and remote-control operation. The only trick is, to get this functionality you have to buy a new Media Center PC you can't just upgrade your old PC to this specialized version of Windows XP. But if you're in the market for a new PC with all the bells and whistles, or have just purchased a new Media Center PC, then read on!