

Windows Movie Maker, contains new effects and transitions and support for DVD burning based on Sonic Solutions's AuthorScript technology.Away Mode in Update Rollup 2 allows the machine to appear off while it performs background tasks.Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 New features Part of a series on Consumers purchase Media Center preinstalled on a new computer, set-top box or embedded device. Microsoft only distributed it to MSDN subscribers and original equipment manufacturers in certain countries. Unlike competing commercial DVR products, Microsoft does not charge a monthly subscription fee for its Media Center TV guide service.ĭue to its strict hardware requirements, Microsoft opted not to supply Media Center as an independent retail version. Media Center sports a user interface that is optimized for use from a distance with large fonts and icons. Windows XP Media Center Edition is distinguished with its exclusive component, Media Center, a media player that supports watching and recording TV programs, as well as playing DVD-Video, photo slideshows, and music. To determine the revision of MCE that is being used, select the About Media Center option from the General -> Settings area inside MCE.

To determine the underlying edition of Windows XP on which a particular revision of MCE is based, the System Properties Control Panel applet can be used. It adds support for the Xbox 360 as a media center extender, DVB-T broadcasts, and support for two ATSC tuner cards. Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2 (codenamed "Emerald", October 14, 2005) is a major update to MCE 2005 (Symphony) and was a recommended download.Among other things, it includes support for Media Center Extenders, and CD/DVD-Video burning support.

It is the first edition of MCE available to non-Tier 1 system builders.
