Windows Media Center Keeps Opening

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WindowsUser101

Help needed!
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 (2006) and Windows Media Center Opens repeatedly
When I log in, Media center starts, and NO, it is not in startup.
I go to play a DVD in PowerDVD and then while it's playing, guess what starts, Media Center.
I have to close Media Center like 5 times LIKE BRO LET ME WATCH KNIGHT RIDER IN PEACE YOU STUPID PC!!!!!!
So if you have a solution, Please Reply.
 

Using Third-Party Tools​


For a more comprehensive solution, consider using third-party applications like Autoruns. This tool shows all startup programs and allows you to disable them easily.


Registry Editor (Advanced)​


If the program is not found in MSConfig or the Startup folder, it may be in the registry:


  1. Click Start > Run.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter.
  3. Navigate to:
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  4. Look for the program and delete its entry.

Important Notes​


  • Be cautious when using the Registry Editor; deleting the wrong entry can cause system issues.
  • Always back up your registry before making changes.
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How can I stop a software from recurring in startup?

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read through above and the last version of autoruns for xp was 13, I believe, but you can go to the below link for older versions of autoruns

Download older versions of AutoRuns for Windows - FileHippo.com

Discover all versions of AutoRuns for Windows. You can download every previous version of AutoRuns, safe and entirely free.
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WindowsUser101 said:
Help needed!
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 (2006) and Windows Media Center Opens repeatedly
When I log in, Media center starts, and NO, it is not in startup.
I go to play a DVD in PowerDVD and then while it's playing, guess what starts, Media Center.
I have to close Media Center like 5 times LIKE BRO LET ME WATCH KNIGHT RIDER IN PEACE YOU STUPID PC!!!!!!
So if you have a solution, Please Reply.
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Elizabeth's advices are sound and should help you get rid of the issue quickly and effectively.

As an alternative you may still download and install an ancient StartEd - simple and easy to use, for over 20 years it's been my favorite weapon against all those obnoxious self-installing stuff.
 
Chiron said:
it's been my favorite weapon against all those obnoxious self-installing stuff.
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A very satisfying nuclear solution (that I use, of course) is to run Regedt32, navigate to \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run under both CURRENT_USER and LOCAL_MACHINE, right click that Run folder, Permissions, "Administrators" (covering most programs), Advanced, Edit, Set Value Deny, OK. You can also do this for "SYSTEM" (covering system services), if you like.

Self-explanatory, that prevents any programs or users from setting an autorun that starts with Windows. To remove this restriction, follow the same procedure while UNchecking Set Value Deny.

As you can imagine, this cute little trick can be applied anywhere in the registry to stop annoying programs from doing annoying things, AND this permission trick works exactly the same with every file on NTFS drives. The possibilities are literally endless.

Now, no matter what permissions you set (in the registry or on a hard drive), any logged on "Administrator" can "Take Ownership" turning it back to full control, but I've never seen a program smart enough to do that.
 
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