Windows 7 Play WMP visualizations in Media Center

[michardav]

Is there any way that I can get my WMP visualizations to work in Media Center? I have the SoundSpectrum collection (G-Force, Aeon et cetra) and love 'em. On my XP MCE they all worked fine, but in Windows 7 Media Center, I seem to be just stuck with the default ones. I am running the 64x version. It's just so I don't have to keep jumping around programmes all the time, and I love how G-Force and Aeon especially, look on the high def big screen. thanx.

 

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To enable custom visualizations like G-Force and Aeon in Windows 7 Media Center, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Use Windows Media Player Visualizations in Windows Media Center​

1. Download and Install: Ensure that the visualizations you want to use are installed in Windows Media Player on your Windows 7 system.
2. Select the Visualization: Open Windows Media Center, go to the "Tasks" menu, choose "Settings," then select "General" and finally "Visual and Sound Effects."
3. Enable Visualizations: Check the box labeled "Show visualizations during playback."
4. Choose Visualization: From the list, pick the visualization you want to use with Windows Media Center.
5. Apply Changes: Save the settings and exit. Try playing music in Media Center to see if the visualization now works.

   Method 2: Using a Third-Party Plugin​

   If the above method doesn't work, you may consider using a third-party plugin that integrates custom visualizations into Windows 7 Media Center. One such plugin is "Media Center Studio," which allows advanced customization options for Windows Media Center.

   Additional Tips:​

   • Ensure that your visualizations are compatible with Windows 7 to avoid any compatibility issues.
   • Restart Windows Media Center after making changes to apply them effectively.
   Try these steps, and you should be able to enjoy your preferred visualizations like G-Force and Aeon in Windows 7 Media Center.