Unlike Windows 7, Windows Media Center isn’t available in Windows 8 after installing. It’s now available as an add-on feature that must be purchased. However, for a limited time, you can get it for free in Windows 8 Pro by signing up and requesting for a free license.

This offer isn’t available to users who are not running Windows 8 Professional. If your Windows 8 isn’t the Pro version, you must purchase it in order to get Windows Media Center.

To get a free license during this limited the, go to Microsoft Website here an enter your email address and the verification code.

After submitting you’ll get a message that the license key will arrive within 72 hours in your inbox. After receiving the key, continue below and I will show you how to add Windows Media Center in Windows 8 Professional.

When you’re ready, press the Windows Key + W on  your keyboard to open the Search Charm for settings. When it opens, search for ‘add features to Windows 8’, then select the result for it on the left.

 

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When prompted, select ‘I already have a product key’ to continue

 

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Read and select the license term, then select ‘Add features’. Your PC will restart and Windows Media Center will be on it after that.

 

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Enjoy!

 

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Again, register for a free license here while it last.