

The cool set of features, compatibility with devices, and easy-to-navigate UI made the program very popular among a section of PC users. Alternatives to WMCĪlthough WMC never became hugely popular (could be because it was not available in all editions), there are plenty of users who still find the program better than any other third-party media center program. That is, for instance, users who previously had Windows 7 Ultimate edition with all the goodies are not able to enjoy Windows Media Center in Windows 10. Since Media Center is not available for Windows 10 and is not officially supported, the Media Center has been removed while upgrading your Windows 7/8.1 installation to Windows 10. In fact, Media Center was not part of Windows 8 as well, but Microsoft let Windows 8/8.1 Pro users purchase and install Media Center for a small fee. The Bonus Pack is available in two versions: a full install that includes all the components and a Net install that lets you pick and choose which components to download.That said, as everyone knows, even in previous Windows versions, Windows Media Center was not available in all editions. For more information, visit the Microsoft Web site. The Bonus Pack includes the Plus! MP3 Audio Convert LE Media Player for Windows XP (MPXP) PowerToys new MPXP visualizations new MPXP skins a Windows Movie Maker Creativity Kit that features new sounds, music, and titles and other special offers. "The Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP is our holiday thank you to all customers of Windows XP who are enjoying the digital-media features of this breakthrough OS." "Windows XP is absolutely the best way to experience digital music and video on the PC today," said Jonathan Usher, group product manager of Microsoft's Windows Digital Media Division.

Described as a "special thank you for customers of the XP OS," the free download gives digital-media fans several add-ons, utilities, and other tools. As expected, Microsoft has released the Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP, a set of multimedia add-ons that enhance XP's digital-media features.
