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Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Support Options

Get support straight from the manufacturer, or post your questions and comments to a Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 newsgroup.

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Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Support

Because your Microsoft product was preinstalled and distributed with your computer, your primary source for support is the personal computer manufacturer who provided your Microsoft software. Contact your Media Center personal computer manufacturer directly, or select the appropriate support Web site below for information on drivers and other support issues.

•ABS Computer Technologies, Inc.

•Alienware Corporation

•CyberPower, Inc.

•Dell

•Gateway, Inc.

•Hewlett-Packard Company

•Howard Computers

•Hush Technologies

•iBUYPOWER

•Mind Computer Products

•Niveus Media

•Northgate Innovations

•RICAVISION International Inc.

•Sony

•Systemax, Inc.

•Tagar Systems

•Toshiba

•Touch Systems

•ViewSonic

•VooDoo

•ZT Group International

Additional Resources

•Windows XP Media Center Edition Program Guide Issue Submission Form

Having a problem with the Programming Guide (Guide)? This form provides a quick and easy way for you to report Guide issues associated with television programming and Media Center.

•Set-top Box Issue Submission Form

Set-top box and Media Center not working together properly? This form provides a quick and easy way for you to report set-top box issues associated with Media Center.

•Windows XP Media Center Edition Newsgroups

Check in as expert users share their knowledge with intermediate and novice users. Got a question about Windows XP Media Center Edition? This is a great place to post it.

•Chat Live with Friendly Experts

Visit the Expert Zone Chat Room to find current or upcoming chats about Media Center personal computers, Windows XP, and more. Chats are hosted by the technology creators or expert columnists, who will take questions and lead discussions. You can also read transcripts from previous chats.

•Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 FAQ

Get quick answers to common questions about Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.

•Windows XP Support Center

Find answers to the most common Windows XP questions posed to Microsoft Support, get step-by-step instructions for using Windows XP, search the Knowledge Base for solutions, or find out how to contact Microsoft Support.

•Search the Support Knowledge Base (KB)

The Knowledge Base contains more than 250,000 articles, created by thousands of support professionals who have resolved issues for our customers. It is constantly updated, expanded, and refined to ensure your access to the very latest information that can help you achieve success in using Microsoft products. See a complete list of support articles on Windows XP Media Center Edition.

•Support Webcast: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition: An Overview

In this Webcast, you will learn the basic steps to configure Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition. You will also hear about all the features of Windows XP Media Center Edition and some of the common support and troubleshooting scenarios.