How do I get missing help files back into XP Media Center?

Quite some time ago my "help" information in Media Center dissappeared.  I have restore points, but often go for long periods of time withOUT using Media Center.  I cannot find an information about repairing or re-installing Media Center.  I have an HP Media Center PC m7470n runing XP SP3, with Windows XP Media Center Edition2005 v. 5.1.2715.3011, Update Rollup 2.  If I click help it does nothing.  Sometimes I can watch TV & sometimes not.  Today all channels are just static, if I go to TV tuner setup, the program locks up, then I have to go to Task Manager in order to exit MC.  NO RECOVERY CD'S came with my PC.  I had created recovery CD's a long time ago, but when I access PC Tools & Help to recover software, Media Center is not listed there.  Also in add/remove, there is no "repair" choice for Media Center.  I am NOT interested in doing a COMPLETE Restore.   Also if I click "Guide Terms of Service" or "Data Provider Credits" nothing appears.  Please help.

Have you tried disconnecting the cable from the PC, restart the PC, and then reconnect and try to setup the TV signal again? I'm thinking it's freezing because the MC is not recognizing the signal, like it knows something is there but it can't figure it out. It also could be you had some sort of energy surge or static buildup. I know this sounds unlikely. But electronics can act weird when they have too much static or some other kind of interference.
It is odd that two of your systems would have the cable signal go out at the same time, but you may be write that it's unrelated....but if it is related, maybe having the cable guy fix one will fix both
...an HP employee just trying to help where I can, but not speaking on behalf of HP.

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