Can i install windows media center 2005 on windows 7?

[doubleg2582]

recently installed windows 7 with media center. found out today that my extenders for media center 2005 will not work with windows 7. does anyone know of a work around for this? is it possible to install media center 2005 on my windows 7 pc?

 

[WR2]

Hello doubleg2582;

I don't think so. Windows XP "Media Center Edition 2005" is too tightly integrated into WinXP to install in any other OS.

Win7 FAQs: Windows Media Center Extenders

 

[robustus64]

You can use the built in vm and install xp 2005 on the same machine inside windows 7....

 

[Brett928S2]

You can use the built in vm and install xp 2005 on the same machine inside windows 7....

Hi

Only on Pro and Ultimate 7.....and I am not sure even then it would work...plus Vms are limited to 512 of usuable ram...so anything used will be slow...

All the best Brett

 

[doubleg2582]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like my options a limited here:
1. Upgrade to the newer version extender and router (currently have wireless g only) that runs wireless n
2. find a used computer that has windows xp professional w/media center 2005

electronics are nice, but goes to show that what you buy today will be outdated tomarrow

Thanks again for your info...doubleG