Windows Media Center ?

[HulkHogan]

I bought an Emachines T6524 and the sticker of Authenticity says, "Windows Media Center Edition 2005", but when i go to properties under My Computer it says, "Windows Media Center Edition 2002." Which version do i have??? I ask this because my Zune i bought will only work with Winows Media Center 2005 RollUp2 and my Zune is saying Operating System not supported, please update Zune software or Operating System. I have updated my OS and i have no more updates. I think i've been hosed. Please some one explain to me if i have 2002 or 2005 and if i have 2002, why does my sticker of Authenticity say 2005! I bought this from BB by the way.

Thanks,
Hulk

 

[evongugg]

2002 and 2005 are different versions. I would contact Emachines about this.

 

[exit2dos]

2002 is the core version of XP-Pro it's based on. All 2005 versions say 2002 under "properties". I recommend making sure that Rollup 2 is applied - I don't think the Rollups for MCE were considered "Critical", so they won't show up if you use the "Express" option with Window Update, nor will they be automatically installed. Instead, go to Windows Update, and press the "Custom" install button. Then, check under "Software, Optional" - if any Rollups are availible, then select & install them.

 

[HulkHogan]

Yup, that's it. I had to go to windows update and actually type in the update "KD 900325" and install that. Once i did that, the Zune would work.

Thanks for all the help

Hulk

 

[exit2dos]

No problem. I'm glad you got it working.

 

[nhow]

2002 is the core version of XP-Pro it's based on. All 2005 versions say 2002 under "properties". I recommend making sure that Rollup 2 is applied - I don't think the Rollups for MCE were considered "Critical", so they won't show up if you use the "Express" option with Window Update, nor will they be automatically installed. Instead, go to Windows Update, and press the "Custom" install button. Then, check under "Software, Optional" - if any Rollups are availible, then select & install them.

It's several years after the thread but you've also just helped me HUGELY...I never knew how to access Windows Update or how to check Optional updates. Not only have I finally been able to install Zune but also now know how to check on potential updates that MS doesn't deem 'Urgent.' Many thanks!!!

 

[Saga Lout]

It's good that you found a useful answer here, nhow. Stick around - there's lots of good advice here at Tom's but too keep the Forum tidy, I'm closing this old thread now.