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    windows media center turns on by itself

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by badadee, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. badadee

    badadee Notebook Guru

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    wmc turns on by itself, almost randomly i think. I then reinstalled vista ultimate and the problem is still there (as i typed it started again)

    its really annoying when i am trying to DOTA and wmc jumps out.. :mad:

    I thought a for moment that it could be the ir receiver acting crazy on me, so i tape a strip of aluminum foil on it, but the problem is still there.

    now i dunno how it can do this.

    please help

    your reply is appreciated
     
    badadee, Jun 24, 2008
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    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Go to the search menu and type in 'services'. Then when Services opens, click on 'Name' to sort them in alphabetical order. Lastly, go down to services starting with 'w' and find the ones that are for media center. Make them all 'manual" startup.
     
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    badadee Notebook Guru

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    i already tried having them on disable in the services, so would it be different with manual?
     
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    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    no it wouldn't be any different. Only options I can think of:
    use the free version of process guard http://www.diamondcs.com.au/processguard/download.php
    when wmc starts up it will give you the option to block now, always block, etc.... this setting will be remembered.
    Use an antivirus quarantine program to remove the program's security permissions.
    another program you can try out is winpatrol.

    hope this helped!!!
     
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    badadee Notebook Guru

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    just tried your process guard and it doesnt work.

    wmc still turns on by itself
     
    badadee, Jun 24, 2008
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    badadee Notebook Guru

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    this is hopeless...
    time to format the drives
     
    badadee, Jun 24, 2008
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