Windows 8 media centre won install

To add Windows Media Center, use one of the next two sections, depending on whether or not you have a product key:.

Click the I want to buy a product key online. Click the I already have a product key. Opening Windows Media Center for the first time Windows Media Center can be accessed from the Start screen, and the program can easily be pinned to the Windows desktop taskbar.

From the Start screen, double-click the Windows Media Center tile. Figure : Windows Media Center tile in the Start menu. To pin Windows Media Center to the desktop taskbar optional , with Windows Media Center open, right click the icon, and select Pin this program to the taskbar from the list. Figure : Windows Media Center in the desktop taskbar. Select a location. Europe, Middle East, Africa. Asia Pacific and Oceania. Select a language. Confirm Back. Search all support. Search help. Tips for better search results Ensure correct spelling and spacing - Examples: "paper jam" Use product model name: - Examples: laserjet pro p, DeskJet For HP products a product number.

Loading Results. The Virtual Agent is currently unavailable. Please try again shortly. Need help troubleshooting? I now need to find out how to install Media Center without deactivating 8.

What to do? Looks like a rip-off to me. I purchased and installed Windows 8. Now my apps do not work. I have tried many things to fix this problem. I am about ready to uninstall 8. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please click on the following link to open the newsletter signup page: Ghacks Newsletter Sign up. Ghacks is a technology news blog that was founded in by Martin Brinkmann. It has since then become one of the most popular tech news sites on the Internet with five authors and regular contributions from freelance writers.

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My region is the U. BillGates said on October 13, at am. Tony said on October 7, at pm. Stefan said on July 14, at am. Those folks who do want to use Windows Media Center will then have to pay a little extra to get it as an Add-on to Windows 8 Pro.

How much extra is unknown at this point in time - Microsoft only says marginal costs. This blog post is also available in the Slideshow format as a TechRepublic Gallery. Do you use Windows Media Center? If and when you upgrade to Windows 8, will you be willing to pay extra for Windows Media Center? As always, if you have comments or information to share about this topic, please take a moment to drop by the TechRepublic Community Forums and let us hear from you. Greg Shultz is a freelance Technical Writer.

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