[jeneral]

Sorry to be late to the topic but I notice no one has recommended the user rename his eHome folder (typically C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\eHome). That folder contains all the MC files. If you rename this folder, Media Center will see it as a new install and start the process anew.

If it doesn't let you rename the folder, you may have to stop the Windows Media Center Receiver and Scheduler services (see control panel, administrative tools, services).

 

[jeneral]

I get an error message telling me that the program is open somewhere and so I can't change the folder name. There are no other programs using the file/folder that I am aware of.

The Media Center services use that folder. That was why I mentioned needing to stop those services before trying to rename the folder. (Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services...look for Windows Media Center Receiver Service and Windows Media Center Scheduler service...Right-click on each service and select Stop). I just tried it on my PC and I renamed my eHome folder to eHome.bak.

Michael DeAbreu's suggestion will also work. Restart your computer and press F8 shortly after the POST screen (text) but before Windows starts. That should allow you to boot into safe mode. In Safe Mode, only the Windows essential services will run.

 

[jeneral]

You can also click on the windows button on the toolbar. In the "Search Program and Files" section, type 'services.msc' (without the quotes) and press enter (I believe typing 'services' may also work).