i have tried the usr/pluto/bin/RebootWithAVWizard.sh with no success.  when i hold shift it brings me to the menu listed below

ubuntu, with linux 2.6.32-45-generic
ubuntu, with linux 2.6.32-45-generic (recovery mode)
memory test bla bla
memery test bla bla bla

then says move up or down and enter to boot, e to edit, and c for command line but it only takes me to grub command line which is where i have types the above usr that you suggested.

my graphics card is nvidia with hdmi, vga and i think hdmi with sound but either way still having problems. any suggestions with that info?  thanks a bunch.  in the mean time i will try the RUN_CONFIG option.

mce is fully installed and works when on computer screen.  i initially sintalled while using the same tv but reinstalled for reasons and used a computer monitor. now i want back on my hd tv.  i have tried editing in orbitor, but nothing happens when i click av settings or whatever it says,  no command lines work to rerun av wizard.  when i boot from tv i see the initial booting seq. but then nothing.  i have also tried selecting the av option on mce while plugged into monitor and when it reboots i switch back to hdmi, and only see the dell, boot screen.

Yes i am wanting the use of MCE, and yes it was from an iso image.  I am aware of the fact that mce runs on kubuntu, but with several failed attempts to update i was just trying to figure out a way to get the kubuntu software updated.  I have installed kubuntu (i guess its 8.10, thats what it says when i run the sudo to verify the version) and tried installing updates and the programs that will allow all the media to be saved but i am unable to get them to download.  Yes internet is working. 

ok, so i downloaded and installed kubuntu 12.4 and ran all the sudo updates and everything went fine.  I then did the initial install of mce version 8.10 and my kde now shows ubuntu version 8.10 and the GUI is completly different.  MCE is NOT installed yet but on the desktop ready to be installed, so should the appearence have changed after just doing part 1 of the mce install?   The task bar shows an update available for kubuntu 9.4 but will not let me download or run from sudo command.  Why is it showing me an upgrade for an older version?? My other question is are all of the updates that i ran after initial install still there?

Also no sound currently coming from tv

MCE,  just trying to figure out what things i need to install to get the media center working all the way. These are the 3 i was told to install.  Not sure of the correct spelling
1.Libdvdread 3
2.w32 codec pack
3.disclesscreat_TBZ

im not looking for anything specific, just wanting to browse what is out there.

helped, yes and no.  im just looking for a place where i can see what software is available to install and what it does.  Like if i go to cnet.com on internet explorer i can look at software for windows or mac or whatever and there are you know tons and tons of free ones to try.  Thanks again.

Does anyone know of a list or a place where i can see what options i have as far as installing more software and what the sudo is?? ie
lib dvd read 3 or
w32 codec and such.  just kind of looking for a list.  Thanks.