subject: 8 Steps to Boost Windows Media Center Performance [print this page] 8 Steps to Boost Windows Media Center Performance
This article will show you how to fix 'ehrecvr.exe error' message when you openWindows Media Center.
ehrecver.exe is a file used to run Microsoft Media Center, that allows add-ons to enhance the player's content. If you stream music or videos direct from the internet, Windows Media Player uses ehrecvr.exe to go and get the additional software -- called ' add-ons' -- it needs to play your media content.
ehrecvr.exe is an executable file and is an important part of your Windows operating system.
What's an executable file?
You can tell a file is executable because it ends with .exe. Executable simply means that when you open the .exe file, the file carries out the commands within the file without any user response. This is different from say a Word file -- with .doc extension -- which is simple text, so it cannot action or 'execute' any commands written into the file.
How do I stop the error message showing?
Set your PC to automatically receive Windows updates. Go to Start -> All Programs -> Windows Update. Then click Change Settings, and select "Automatic (recommended) Automatically download recommended updates for my computer and install them"
You can disable the error message by following these steps:
1. Hold down Ctrl, and press Alt and Delete together, to open the Task Manager
2. Click Processes
3. Find ehrecvr.exe in the list, click on it and select End Process
This will stop the file if it's holding up your PC.
To stop ehrecvr.exe from starting automatically, follow these steps:
1. Start -> right click My Computer, and click Manage to open Computer Management window
2. To the left of the window, click Services and Applications, and then Services
3. Scroll down the right-hand panel and double-click Media Center Receiver Service
4. Click Disable and OK
5. Restart your computer
Clear your registry
Your PC's registry is like a library, storing program files to maintain your cookies. With time, as programs are added and removed, and common programs are used more than others the computer registry becomes cluttered with broken and redundant files. Scanning your registry for broken files will make sure your file system is up to date. See registry cleaner reviews atRegistry Cleaner Win.
