Which Version Do I Need

Arfer Daley

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hi hope you can help
I am looking to purchase windows 8 with the option of installing media centre
but I have become confused on which version to purchase one dealer says all I need is 8.1 then purchase the media centre for around ten pounds and others advise too purchase the pro pack which includes media centre which I think is way too expensive I am at present running win 7 pro the win 8 to run media centre will be for a new build as I don't want too get rid of my w7 plus w10 is not an option any input would be gratefully received thanks in advance
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Bush Eluma B1 10.1 Inch Windows Tablet with Keyboard Case.
    CPU
    Intel Atom Z3735G @ 1.33GHz Quad Core
    Motherboard
    Not Known If You Do Let Me Know Pls
    Memory
    1.GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel SST Audio/Realteck 125 Audio Codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (Onboard)
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    C:\Toshiba 032GE4
    D:\Generic 32GB SD Card
    PSU
    Not Known If You Do Let Me Know Pls
    Case
    Plastic Front - Metal Rear
    Cooling
    Not Known If You Do Let Me Know Pls
    Keyboard
    Onboard
    Mouse
    Logitec Via OTG USB Data Connector Cable
    Internet Speed
    Download 25.39Mb/s Upload 4.73 Mb/s
    Browser
    IE 11
    Antivirus
    MicrosoftDefender
    Other Info
    Camera Front & Back Pretty Poor Image Quality
Media Center is Add-On Feature for Windows 8.1 Pro (MC not available within Home/Core)
You would need to Purchase Windows 8.1 Pro and Purchase the Media Center Add-On Pack..

Note: Windows 10 Does not support Media Center, it was removed for Windows 10 OS
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
You would purchase Windows 8.1 pro ,if your PC is running Windows 8.1 Pro and you'd like to watch and record TV with Windows Media Center.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
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