Is Windows 8 Pro with Media Center the same?

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Is Windows 8 Pro with media center the same as Windows 8 Pro, but with Media Center.
Sorry about the strange question. :(
 

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The media center can be added on. Someone was saying it could be gotton for free, but otherwise is 10 bucks.
 

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Is Windows 8 Pro with media center the same as Windows 8 Pro, but with Media Center.
Sorry about the strange question. :(

The WMC upgrade adds two things. The WMC program and the codex for playing DVD's. Other wise its the same as Pro.

Jim :cool:
 

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Its true you can get media center free until end Jan 2013 - here's the link

Add features - Microsoft Windows

there are terms and conditions - look at

Terms and Conditions Feature Packs - Microsoft Windows

I can't find the URL but Microsoft say you can't uninstall media center, but have to reinstall your W8. I know from my own experience that your W8 product key changes once you have installed it, so the media center version of W8 pro is effectively a separate version of W8. Keep your keys well documented
 

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