Windows 10 and TV tuner

Is Media Center supported in Windows 10?

No. Persons who need to use Media Center should consider carefully before upgrading from their previous version of Windows. The Windows 10 upgrade will automatically remove any installations of Media Center.

So what are the alternatives if I need Media Center?

Your best option is to continue running your existing version of Windows with Media Center.

• Windows 7 editions that include Media Center will continue to be supported until January 2020.
• Windows 8 Pro with Media Center will continue to be supported until January 2023.

Will Windows Media Center be available in Windows 10?

Are there any alternatives to Windows Media Center?

If you need the PVR (personal video recorder) features in Windows Media Center, then Media Portal is one alternative. If you just want a simple video player, I like MPC-HC (Media Player Classic – Home Cinema), but VLC will do the job. All three are open source and free.

Source:

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2015/jun/25/microsoft-windows-10-free-upgrade-7-questions-answered 

Lynn,

To be able to watch TV through a TV tuner with Windows 10, you will need a third party application. 

There are several freeware applications available.  You can run a Google search for WMC alternative or similar. 

Paid applications tend to be published by TV tuner makers and are limited to working solely with their hardware.  However, I did find DVB viewer and I think it is good.  It does not take long to get to grips with.  I use it to watch & to record TV.  It copes with multiple TV tuners well and has only missed one recording in the past month.  I have used it on Windows XP, Windows 7 & Windows 10.  I understand that the price has just gone up to €20; it is worth every penny.