Mce 2005 Quest &answ

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Q: so as a oem bulider we will be able to build our own and load the os
A: MCE will be available throught the system builder channel - so yes!
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Q: Will there ever be a home version available for MCE?
A: MCE is only available on Windows XP Pro
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Q: Will there be an upgrade edition for those customers who would like to upgrade from a previous version of MCE?
A: if your oem has the upgrade available.
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Q: in the program guide, can you go into the past to view previous schedules?
A: not at this time
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Q: will there be an SDK available for MCE 2005?
A: Yes. We have a new SDK for MCE 2005.
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Q: will the TV guide work in the UK?
A: Yes.
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Q: Do you know the hardware specs of the PC used in the demo (ATI or Nvidia cards)?
A: For hardware specification on the demo PC please refer to the HP website.
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Q: When will MS release the new Energy bliss Theme for all Windows XP users?.
A: No. That theme is only for MCE.
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Q: How can I make sure that the October shipment of my Action Pack Subscription will contain MCE 2005???
A: If you are subscribing from a country where MCE is distributed (excl Japan), you can find the MCE 20035 in the October shipment of the Action Pack. It should be in the same set as the Microsoft software CDs.
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Q: Where can we buy the new remotes?
A: From an Authorized OEM Disributor in your area.
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Q: Can commercials be skipped on pre-recorded shows?
A: not at this time
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Q: When will MS MCE website be updated with 2005?
A: it is updated at this time
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Q: If MCE2005 includes the same security updates as windows xp pro, that would make it insecure correct?
A: It is based on Windows XP Pro SP2 which includes many Security updates.
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Q: Are there any plans or possibilities to make MCE compatible with quicktime formats?
A: No. Quicktime is Apple's proprietary format.
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Q: Will there be a free limited time evaluation version of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005?
A: yes at a later date
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Q: Will it matter what service pack you currently have on your computer for MCE 2005 to run?
A: MCE 2005 is based upon XP SP2.