On Standby Close MCE is a vbscript I wrote that will close the Media Center GUI just before you set your pc in standby. This script helps you when you have problems with keeping the pc in standby and going back in standby after a program was recorded.

Download this script with the right mouse button -> Save as -> save it in: C:\Documents and Settings\your username\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. After that, log off and logon again.

You can download the script here.