Delete Media Center Database
Delete the Media Center database and let it rebuild
Technical details about this Microsoft Fix it solution
Name: Delete Media Center Database (Windows Vista)
Version 1.0.0 - Automates steps in KB947464.
- Blocks on any operating system except Windows Vista
- Checks if Media Center is installed
- Deletes the Media Center database
Comments
Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Greetings Jeannie, Thank you for taking the time to submit a comment. The Fix it teams appreciates hearing that the automated solutions are helping resolve issues. Thanks, -MarkAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Hello Louis, You are very welcome. Behind automated Microsoft Fix its are a team of people glad to hear we are making life simpler and enjoyable for you. JohnAnonymous
January 01, 2003
I just installed it. What do I do now?Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Just waiting to see how it goesAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Espero que a Microsoft tenha resolvido o problema, pois eu sou principiante em computação. Obrigado. MesquitaAnonymous
March 19, 2009
not sure if its fixed yet, just applied toolAnonymous
March 19, 2009
Love the simple fix-it button MS nows provides and by doing this you have now accomplished what the computer is all about... Making Life Simpler and more enjoyable... Thank You...Anonymous
March 19, 2009
I can get my decktop to open and restore is not working and Im going crezyAnonymous
March 20, 2009
I just tried the Fix It routine, but it stopped before completing the fix. The only message was that the error had not been fixed. Other than that, my choices were to go to this blog or to provide some feedback via email. I like the idea of the Fix It logic, but little help is offered when the fix fails.Anonymous
March 20, 2009
Thanks i AM REALLY LIKIN TH FIX ITAnonymous
March 20, 2009
Good. I am happy to note such solutions are available. Ar. ThenaAnonymous
March 20, 2009
i have no way to know if it got fixed or notAnonymous
March 21, 2009
Doesn't this delete the manual channel configurations, too? I have to manually map over 50 clear QAM channels to guide data (which slows down the more channels you do, and gets worse over time as this DB begins to get corrupted) How about instead of deleting the DB eHome fixes it for real? :(Anonymous
March 22, 2009
The "fix it" button was easy, just not sure if the error is fixed.Anonymous
March 23, 2009
I like this because i would rather have you fix then have me mess it up moreAnonymous
March 24, 2009
This is the first time I used [fix it] and it seems to leave me out there without knowing more of the needed steps to correct the problem. I don't know yet if the problem is corrected or not. I'm always one for more detailed step by step instructions instead of click a few buttons and walk down an unknown path to nowhere.Anonymous
March 25, 2009
This auto fix should be a standard tool for Vista, which has many faults and defects and is very unstable. I have Vista certified machine running Vista Ultimate that came from the OEM with ultimate pre-installed that is so unreliable I kept my older XP machine that I had intended to replace.Anonymous
March 25, 2009
As per other post, I've applied the fix it button but there is no report/splash screen etc to say the fix has been successful. In defence of Vista Ultimate, I don't find it particularly unstable - there are a few things that could be better/different but that's true with most things in life - anyone ever own a car that never had anything wrong with it? Keep up the good work! PDBAnonymous
March 25, 2009
Frecuentemente hay mensaje que internet no esta trabajandoAnonymous
March 27, 2009
THANK YOU FOR THIS OPTION, FIX IT IS A MUCH BETTER TOOL THEN ME TRYING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, FIX IT GIVES ME THE OPTION TO FIX IT MYSELF OR HAVE IT FIXED WITHOUT THE TIME AS WELL AS THE FACT I MAY JUST MAKE THE PROBLEM EVEN WORSE FIXING IT MYSELFAnonymous
March 28, 2009
how do i get rid of or complete an exception that keeps me from staying in my email? please help meAnonymous
March 28, 2009
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March 28, 2009
I just tried to open the windows media center after running the 'fix'. I got the following error. 'Unable to launch symaddln'. Do i want to disable. What do I do to fix this problem? JimAnonymous
March 30, 2009
I followed the elementary steps in the "You fix it" option. It ran a brief program and kinda/sorta gave action completed information. I guess I'll find out by the performance of the programs. Thanks, I think, David Hallmark.Anonymous
March 30, 2009
I ran the fix and it took care of the problem, but I have to run it again every time I reboot. Is there a permanent fix?Anonymous
March 30, 2009
Not exactly sure what I "fixed" but hope it works!Anonymous
March 31, 2009
i just used fix it for the first time. it seems to make things easier if it works. jut a random question ot two though... why do you only thank the people who say this is a good thing? since all comments (good and bad) are designed to make things better isn't it a better idea to thank everyone who is giving you feed back rather than only those saying good things about fix it?Anonymous
March 31, 2009
It' didn't work. I don't know what else to do...Anonymous
March 31, 2009
I just ran the fix it and it still comes up with the following message when i try to start up media center: "Media Center has stopped working A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available." What else can i do to repair this? If anyone has a suggestion, email me at steinbd@hotmail.com Thanks!Anonymous
April 02, 2009
This is the third time I have troubles with the Media Centre. i not sure if it is fix yet...Anonymous
April 02, 2009
This is the third time I have troubles with the Media Centre. i not sure if it is fix yet...Anonymous
April 02, 2009
its was fast and it seem to be fixedAnonymous
April 03, 2009
If Fixit has worked , I am truly grateful !Anonymous
April 04, 2009
Thanks for the Fix It For me I wouldn't have known what to do. I hope it worked I have no idea how to tell if it did or not.Anonymous
April 04, 2009
Like others, I don't know what or how the problem came about, but I too hope it is fixed.Anonymous
April 04, 2009
Like others, I don't know what or how the problem came about, but I too hope it is fixed.Anonymous
April 06, 2009
I have had this problem several times I hope it is working properly now.Anonymous
April 07, 2009
Ran the file successfully. Was able to open Media Center, but could not interact with it. Immediate crash of Media Center. Problem still here. Got a smokin' laptop, the ULTIMATE 64 Bit Vista OS and it simply does not function. Media Center icon is just a tease. Program no longer functional.Anonymous
April 07, 2009
Went to provide feedback about the problem using the button that popped up after running Fix It. Obviously not meant to work with the legions of web based email programs that most people use. I would figure that making it EASY to send email would be a good way to make sure you get feedback if you wanted it in the first place. Popping open Outlook, a program I don't use, is pretty useless. Can't even see what the address is so I can send the email myself via left click or hovering. Endless frustration with MS. Logging Blue Screen of Death daily and browser/OS crashes frequently as well. Sometime I wish I actually liked Macs. Kerry 604 767 1717Anonymous
April 08, 2009
I also am not sure what I fixed. Media player is working fine.Anonymous
April 10, 2009
is still too early to know if the proble was fixed or not...ask me laterAnonymous
April 13, 2009
Seems like the only thing on this blog that the "Fix it" team is responding to is when someone gives a compliment. For those having trouble with the fix, they are remaining ominously silent.Anonymous
April 16, 2009
Thanks for the 'Fix-It' tool. Only one suggestion, have it show some kind of results/confirmation screen so that users can tell it was successful. Enjoying my Dell! 8-)Anonymous
April 16, 2009
it did absolutely nothing to fix anything.Anonymous
April 17, 2009
I like the link - Mr fix-it. I appreciate the process to provide for us a solution to fix problems, making it easier to us all. I am not sure that it was fixed though, usually something pops up that says it was completed or fixed, it just left you hanging.Anonymous
May 02, 2009
Did not work. Windows Ultimate - 64 bits 8 GB Ram TV Recorded TVR - 32 bits ( driver ) compatible with 64 bitsAnonymous
May 10, 2009
I HAVE AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT SAYS "ENGINE INIT ERROR" WHAT DOES THIS MEAN. I WAS PLAYING A GAME AND IT FROZE UP. TURNING OFF COMPUTER USUALLY FIXES THE PROBLEM BUT NOW I HAVE A FOURTH OF THE SCREEN BLACK AND IT WILL NOT GO AWAY. HELP.Anonymous
May 11, 2009
Can anybody tell me what's next after the download is completed please?Anonymous
May 12, 2009
thanks alot i feel this is really going to help me.Anonymous
May 12, 2009
thanks alot,i feel this will help me alot.Anonymous
May 15, 2009
i used the fix it hope it worksAnonymous
May 16, 2009
Sorry. It doesn't work. Still get the same errorAnonymous
July 21, 2009
The knowledgebase article has been deleted, anyone know how to do it manually?Anonymous
August 08, 2009
Why would you delete the knowledgebase article???Anonymous
December 05, 2009
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April 10, 2010
Curious. I have windows 7 home premium. Everyhing in my documentation tells me I should have the ability to watch internet TV via my version of media center. I've tried every fix thus far, followed all the setup tips etc, yet I do not have the option except to setup for a tv tuner card. I also cannot find this .db file anywhere in the above fix's location. Any tips?Anonymous
December 12, 2012
Allow for XP or else direct us to an article telling us how to fix manually