Windows Media Center: Features

What does Windows Media Center do?

Schedule show time on your own time

With Windows Media Center, TV time is whenever you say it is. With an optional TV tuner, you can watch your favorite digital content in high definition (available only in the U.S.)—with the ability to pause, rewind, and schedule recording for later viewing at your convenience.¹

• Learn more about TV and movies on Windows Media Center

• See how to record TV on your PC

Big, beautiful photos and home videos

Windows Media Center makes it easy to view, organize, and share your memories with friends and family. Look at photos or watch videos on your PC monitor, or on the most important screen in your house: your television.

• Manage your photo and video collections with Windows Media Center

Make any room a media room

Take Windows Media Center to the next level and enjoy your favorite live and recorded TV shows, movies, music, and pictures on TVs throughout your home with remote control convenience using an Extender for Windows Media Center.

• Get information about Extenders for Windows Media Center

Music that's easy to find and play

Your music takes center stage with Windows Media Center and the music library displays the cover art for each album and song you own.

• Manage your music with Windows Media Center

Diverse online entertainment

Discover Online Media in Windows Media Center. You'll find a variety of name-brand entertainment services for you to watch and download.

• Learn more about Online Media

¹Enjoying live and recorded HD content may require additional equipment, including but not limited to an HD compatible tuner and TV or other display.