Media Center Pack For Windows 8 Now Available, Free For A Limited Time

[evilsatan]

The official launch of Windows 8 is here, and in order to ensure as many consumers adopt the new operating system as possible, Microsoft appears to be pulling out all of the stops. For a very limited time, those purchasing / upgrading to Windows 8 Pro can grab the Media Center Pack absolutely free, while the Pro version of Windows 8 itself can be had for just $69.99.

It’s an introductory offer which will not be around forever, running from October 26th 2012 through January 31st, 2012. There are constraints on how many licenses one can obtain, it’s limited to one product key per e-mail address.

Although the Redmond company will want Windows 8 to be a long-term success, early adoption rates speak volumes for consumer interest, which is why the offer only runs for a couple of months post-launch.



If you wish to grab your copy of Windows 8 Pro or the Media Center Pack for Windows 8 Pro, the process you must follow couldn’t be simpler.

First and foremost, if you wish to simply grab the Media Center bundle, head down to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../feature-packs and enter your e-mail address, the CAPTCHA code, and a product key will be sent to you.



Step 1: In the Search feature of Windows 8, type "add features" and then tap or click (depending on whether you’re using a touch-based system or mouse) on "Settings".

Step 2: Tap, or indeed, click "Add features to Windows 8" and if you want to purchase a product key, select "I want to buy a product key online," following the necessary steps thereafter. If you’ve already got your key, select "I already have a product key."

Step 3: Enter your product key, then opt for "Next." You’ll then be prompted to "Add features," after which your desired product will be installed.

The Media Center component of Windows has been a prominent fixture since the days of XP, and although there’s perhaps a lot more competition nowadays (PlayStation, Apple TV to name a couple), the software maker is still pushing ahead in releasing this bundle.



If you’re on Windows 8 Pro, you’ve nothing really to lose by upgrading, so I’d suggest anybody undecided simply grab a product key anyway. As for upgrading to Pro for $69.99, that’s something which depends on your specific situation, and if you’re accustomed to using the "Home" editions of Windows in the past, you probably do not require the additional bells and whistles offered by Windows 8 Pro.

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[WRATH OF BOD]

cant be-leave we have to pay for it, i use all the time at home with tv tuner whilst playing on line, i record a lot of stuff.
thieving twats

[stimpy]

Did you read any of the above post? It's free for the next few months. All you have to do is hand over your email address and you get a key.

[Rick Sanchez]

Doesn't work with virgin though does it?

[WRATH OF BOD]

Did you read any of the above post? It's free for the next few months. All you have to do is hand over your email address and you get a key.

i did read it, & yes its free, but its still a twat that you have to pay when it ends,
most joe blogs will not know about it.
i have ordered mine.

[evilsatan]

Doesn't work with virgin though does it?

How do you mean? The site for the media center licence just asks for an email address so it has no knowledge if you have Windows 8 or not so should work for everyone. I have a catch-all on my domain email address so could try and get more but I wouldn't be surprised if this is added for free or a keygen is released for it.

I signed up for 2 (one for each of my Win 8 licences) but haven't received an email from them yet.

[WRATH OF BOD]

Doesn't work with virgin though does it?

what do you mean , what has virgin got to do with it?

[WRATH OF BOD]

got my key in about an hour..

[beerman]

Ordered my key last night and got it around 2 hours ago.

[Realist]

Yep same here key received as well.

[Rick Sanchez]

I mean tv cards don't work with VM do they?

[WRATH OF BOD]

I mean tv cards don't work with VM do they?

yes it does with most
im using a pinnicle at the mo, before that i had a kworld card.

[Rick Sanchez]

With no Virgin box? I don't want more crap on/in my media center