MCEBrowser is a Windows software that lets you set up an add-on for Media Center 2005 to browse the web with the help of a remote control device. Additionally, it provides tools for surfing the internet from an Xbox 360 gaming console.

Installation

To integrate the plugin into Windows Media Center users can run the included executable file. It is worth mentioning that this tool is supported only by Windows XP and Vista. Newer OS versions have a different Media Center application and are not compatible with the plugin.

After installing you can find the add-on in the main application on your computer or Xbox 360. It is located in the Extras menu. You are able to control it from a distance with a special Media Center remote or a standard Xbox gamepad.

Please note that MCEBrowser is an obsolete software and does not support Javascript, HTML5 and other modern technologies. Users can download Mozilla Firefox for a better browsing experience.

How it works

It is possible to enter URLs with an on-screen keyboard and add them to favorites for quick access in the future. There are buttons for navigating back and forward. Moreover, you can zoom in and out on the page.

This utility allows users to type the text in web forms, connect to online services and perform other typical browsing operations.

Features

contains a plugin for Windows Media Center 2005;
free to download and use;
allows you to browse the web remotely;
there are control buttons for navigating through the pages;
compatible with Windows XP and Vista.