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"Spare" Windows Media Center Key Thread ** ONE EXTRA DAY TO ACTIVATE **
Because my first order for the free Windows Media Center key from Microsoft didn't arrive quickly (in the end it took six days! 
), I ordered a second one which I am not going to use. Since the keys must be activated by January 31st (i.e. tomorrow) it is likely that folks who have ordered free WMC keys from Microsoft very recently may not receive theirs in time. So, I figured it's worth starting a thread for people to post their unused keys for others to use them. If you do use a key, please post saying you've used it.
Here's my spare key:
CCJ8B-7DKN3-PPHPF-GDVT9-QV3JD
and here's the instructions from Microsoft on how to install WMC on top of Win8 Pro:
1) Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search).
2) Enter add features in the search box, and then tap or click Settings.
3) Tap or click Add features to Windows 8.
4) Then tap or click I already have a product key.
5) Enter the product key, and then click Next.
6) Read the license terms, select the check box to accept the license terms, and then click Add features.
Your PC will restart automatically and Windows Media Center will be available for use.
IT SEEMS MS ARE GIVING FOLKS AN EXTRA DAY TO ACTIVATE
), I ordered a second one which I am not going to use. Since the keys must be activated by January 31st (i.e. tomorrow) it is likely that folks who have ordered free WMC keys from Microsoft very recently may not receive theirs in time. So, I figured it's worth starting a thread for people to post their unused keys for others to use them. If you do use a key, please post saying you've used it.Here's my spare key:
CCJ8B-7DKN3-PPHPF-GDVT9-QV3JD
and here's the instructions from Microsoft on how to install WMC on top of Win8 Pro:
1) Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search).
2) Enter add features in the search box, and then tap or click Settings.
3) Tap or click Add features to Windows 8.
4) Then tap or click I already have a product key.
5) Enter the product key, and then click Next.
6) Read the license terms, select the check box to accept the license terms, and then click Add features.
Your PC will restart automatically and Windows Media Center will be available for use.
IT SEEMS MS ARE GIVING FOLKS AN EXTRA DAY TO ACTIVATE
Last edited by andy123h; 02-01-2013 at 06:53 AM..
Reason: Updated info on activation deadline
