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The installation of XBMC for Windows is straightforward like most other Windows applications. After the installation you can immediately start using XBMC, all you need is in the program. You can use the keyboard to walk through XBMC. | The installation of XBMC for Windows is straightforward like most other Windows applications. After the installation you can immediately start using XBMC, all you need is in the program. You can use the keyboard to walk through XBMC. | ||
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To start XBMC find it somewhere under the Windows '''Start''' button in a '''Program Group''' called '''XBMC Media Center'''. | To start XBMC find it somewhere under the Windows '''Start''' button in a '''Program Group''' called '''XBMC Media Center'''. | ||
Add one or more sources in Videos, Music and/or Photos, see [[ | Add one or more sources in Videos, Music and/or Photos, see [[Media Sources]] and you are ready to play your media. | ||
=Uninstalling of XBMC for Windows= | = Uninstalling of XBMC for Windows = | ||
Go to "''Add or Remove Programs''" in the "''Control Panel''" under Windows then choose to remove "''XBMC Media Center''". | Go to "''Add or Remove Programs''" in the "''Control Panel''" under Windows then choose to remove "''XBMC Media Center''". | ||
=Upgrading XBMC for Windows= | = Upgrading XBMC for Windows = | ||
Unless your copy of XBMC is more than two years old, simply installing a newer version of XBMC over an older version should cause no problems. | Unless your copy of XBMC is more than two years old, simply installing a newer version of XBMC over an older version should cause no problems. If you are upgrading your copy of XBMC, it is ALWAYS recommended that you backup your data. This can be performed by: | ||
:1. Click '''System''' on the Homescreen. | :1. Click '''System''' on the Homescreen. | ||
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:3. Then click '''Export Video Library''' on the library tab. | :3. Then click '''Export Video Library''' on the library tab. | ||
:4. Then choose Separate or Single file. | :4. Then choose Separate or Single file. Separate will put the necessary information in the folder where the movie is located. Single file will create a backup database that can later be imported. | ||
Follow the same process for backing up your Music Library by clicking '''Music''' rather than '''Video''' in Step 2. | Follow the same process for backing up your Music Library by clicking '''Music''' rather than '''Video''' in Step 2. | ||
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See more here: [[Import - Export Library]]. | See more here: [[Import - Export Library]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 7 September 2011
The installation of XBMC for Windows is straightforward like most other Windows applications. After the installation you can immediately start using XBMC, all you need is in the program. You can use the keyboard to walk through XBMC.
Download the latest version from http://xbmc.org/download/ and install it. For most users the offered default settings are sufficient, if not, change them accordingly.
To start XBMC find it somewhere under the Windows Start button in a Program Group called XBMC Media Center.
Add one or more sources in Videos, Music and/or Photos, see Media Sources and you are ready to play your media.
Uninstalling of XBMC for Windows
Go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the "Control Panel" under Windows then choose to remove "XBMC Media Center".
Upgrading XBMC for Windows
Unless your copy of XBMC is more than two years old, simply installing a newer version of XBMC over an older version should cause no problems. If you are upgrading your copy of XBMC, it is ALWAYS recommended that you backup your data. This can be performed by:
- 1. Click System on the Homescreen.
- 2. Then click Video.
- 3. Then click Export Video Library on the library tab.
- 4. Then choose Separate or Single file. Separate will put the necessary information in the folder where the movie is located. Single file will create a backup database that can later be imported.
Follow the same process for backing up your Music Library by clicking Music rather than Video in Step 2.
See more here: Import - Export Library.