Windows 7 WMC 7 crashing

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frequently, when in wmc in win7, mc will crash, it seems to mostly happen when i hit the back button on remote. the only other time it's crashed on me is while copying files in ReiserFS back to NTFS. it's a pretty old program, and i accidentally, thinking i was in another window, tried to open one of the files it was copying to = instant crash, but that i think is just due to conversion program. re: wmc though, i thought it could be a reg hack i did for the menu (i hate the uncustomizable nature of wmc menu), I got it from win7mchack. it involves editing ehres.dll. i saved the original though so i could restore it, which i did, and it still crashes.

Is anyone having a prob with WMC crashing? any fixes?

thanks,
rlr

 

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It seems like you are experiencing crashes with Windows Media Center (WMC) on Windows 7, particularly when using the back button on the remote control or when copying files between ReiserFS and NTFS file systems. Here are a few possible reasons and solutions for the issues you described:

Windows Media Center Crashing:​

1. Back Button on Remote: Crashes when using the back button on the remote could be due to a compatibility issue or a corrupted file. Try using a different remote control or checking for any updates or drivers for your current remote control.
2. Customization Hack: The modification you made to ehres.dll for customization might be causing instability. Reverting to the original file is a good step, but there could still be remnants causing crashes. Recheck the steps you took to apply the hack and ensure you reversed all changes correctly.
3. Compatibility Issue: As you mentioned, WMC is an older program, and it may not be fully compatible with certain actions or modifications. Consider running WMC in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows.

   File Copying:​

4. Copying Files Between File Systems: Crashes during file copying between ReiserFS and NTFS might be related to file system compatibility issues. Ensure that both file systems are functioning correctly and that the files are not corrupted.
5. Conversion Program: If the crash occurred when trying to open a file being copied by a conversion program, it could be a specific issue related to that program. Check if the program is up to date and if there are any known bugs or compatibility issues.

   Fixes and Recommendations:​

   • Update Windows 7 and ensure all drivers are up to date.
   • Check for any compatibility issues with third-party software or plugins that interact with WMC.
   • Consider running diagnostic tools like Windows System File Checker (sfc /scannow) to check for and repair any system file corruption.
   As for finding other users experiencing similar issues with WMC crashing, you might want to search online forums or communities dedicated to Windows 7 and Media Center to see if others have encountered similar problems and found solutions. If the issues persist, providing more detailed information about the crashes (error messages, event logs) may help in diagnosing the problem further.