#Windows 8 media center keys for free#

Instead, Microsoft expects its customers to use some third-party application (or Media Center) to play DVDs. While it's somewhat surprising, Microsoft's announcement in May explained that Windows Media Player for Windows 8 won't support DVD playback at all. One of the benefits of having Media Center is that users will have access to DVD playback. Organizations can be eligible subject to this maximum limit per organization.' 'The promotion is for individual customers like students, home users, and enthusiasts. Here's how Microsoft's FAQ describes the deal: While the addition of Media Center would seem to be a consumer offering, Microsoft may be extending it to business licensees, subject to the one product key per e-mail address limitation. The deal is limited to one product key per e-mail address. Windows 8 Pro users need to download a product key from Microsoft at this page to add the program, which installs via Windows 8's 'add features' controls. The free Media Center deal is valid from Octoto January 31, 2013.

#Windows 8 media center keys for free#

Today, Microsoft announced that Media Center is available for free to Windows 8 Pro licensees, but this offer is only available for a limited time. The plan was for Media Center to be delivered bundled with PCs as sold by original equipment manufacturers or it would be available separately as an optional download. Microsoft noted back in May that Media Center was going to be an extra charge for Windows 8 PC buyers. Windows Media Center is a kind of entertainment hub for PC users, supporting TV, movies and music playback. Microsoft is offering a limited-time deal to its Windows 8 Pro customers in which they can add Media Center at no extra cost. News Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center at No Extra Cost