Windows Media Center isn’t included in Windows 8. It is available if you’ve already purchased the Windows Media Center Pack for Windows 8 Pro.
Unlike Windows 7, Windows 8 will not come with Windows Media Center as part of the operating system. It’s now an add-on that can be purchased through the Add Features option in Windows 8. For a limited time, however, Microsoft is offering Windows Media Center to Windows 8 Pro customers for free.
Another thing we wondered was, does windows 8 come with windows media center?
Windows Media Center isn’t included with Windows 8, but for a limited time, you can get it free of charge. Unlike Windows 7, Windows 8 will not come with Windows Media Center as part of the operating system. It’s now an add-on that can be purchased through the Add Features option in Windows 8.
Does media center work with Windows 8 Pro?
It works best if you already have a key though. You can purchase Media Center for $9.99 provided that you are running Windows 8.1 Pro already. If you are running the regular version of Windows 8 instead, you need to purchase the Pro upgrade for $99.99 first before you can add Media Center as well.
Then, how do I get media center on Windows 8 RT?
Windows RT users are out of luck, Media Center is not available for their operating system. Type features on the Windows 8.1 start screen and select the “Add features to Windows 8.1” entry from the results. If you already have a Media Center product key, select “I already have a product key” from the window that opens up on the desktop.
Well, note: Windows Media Center isn’t included in Windows 10 and will be removed when you upgrade to Windows 10. After the upgrade completes, Windows DVD Player will download automatically to your PC.
Visit the Windows Store to find entertainment apps. Windows Media Center is included in Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions. Windows Media Center is included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate editions.
How many Windows 8 Media Center keys can you get for free?
It is interesting to note that you did not have to own a Windows 8 license to snag a key, and that each customer could get up to five Media Center keys for free in that period.
Does Windows 8 have a DVD player?
Windows 8.1, just like Windows 8, ships with Windows Media Player by default. The program has been crippled by Microsoft as it does not play DVD movies anymore. You may remember that it did play them on Windows 7. So, if you want DVD playback on Windows 8.x, you need Windows Media Center or a third party alternative.
As of October 30, 2015, the Windows 8 and 8.1 Pro Pack (which upgraded Windows 8 Home or 8.1 Home to Windows 8 Pro or 8.1 Pro, with Media Center) and Media Pack (which added Media Center to Windows 8 Pro or 8.1 Pro) are no longer available for purchase from Microsoft.