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Media centre woes

missile
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Hi,

I keep getting the following Windows message
Windows Media Centre Receiver Service stopped working and was closed ....
I have done windows update.

I would be greatful for any suggestions you may have.

Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year to all :A
"A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:

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  • santer_2
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    Seems you have to apply for a hotfix

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936229
  • missile
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    Hotfix Request

    The system is currently unavailable. Please try back later, or contact support if you want immediate assistance.

    I will try again tomorrow
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,869 Forumite
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    One or more of the files would not unzip error code 40. Ah well, guess I will have to wait until windows update is released.
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
  • santer_2
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    It could be worth right clicking the file and selecting run as administrator
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