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Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54772902 added 11-14-2012 6:26 AM by chong67 in Archived Deals
Sorry, what I mean to say here is that do not use the SiliconDust Homerun tuner. It has lag on start recording of your show. I think its due to the network its on. I now use the Hauppauge PCI...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54771982 added 11-14-2012 5:50 AM by blueiedgod in Archived Deals
Check your system clock. If you are consitently 2 minutes late into your recordings, your system is probably drifting, or the clock is not set up to auto update on the regular basis. Now sure how...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54297512 added 10-29-2012 10:49 AM by pdp76 in Archived Deals
A couple things... First a question, if I received a WMC key and installed it on one Win 8 machine, can I uninstall it and use it on another Win 8 machine? Or will I be forced to get another key...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54201010 added 10-25-2012 12:09 PM by Castaa in Archived Deals
No keys sent yet. My guess is that they'll go out tomorrow with the actually launch.
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54203110 added 10-25-2012 1:32 PM by bjsguess in Archived Deals
This is a debate that simply cannot be won. Change is inevitable. Whenever it comes people will always complain because it is not the same. That is exactly what change is - something different. MS...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54323414 added 10-30-2012 9:57 AM by harry411 in Archived Deals
I don't have any problem with HD Homerun & windows 8. I even watch TV wirelessly.
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54221310 added 10-26-2012 6:34 AM by bobcat255 in Archived Deals
You don't need to purchase it, you're fine ;)
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54221506 added 10-26-2012 6:44 AM by gh188 in Archived Deals
I use Windows 8 Pro as my sole OS on my Dell XPS 17 laptop. Zero problems. No blue screens. Just bought the HP Envy laptop with a touchscreen so I can do some development. Windows 8 does 100% of what...
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54221594 added 10-26-2012 6:49 AM by DKTVPN in Archived Deals
Question again for the experts: can I activate ALL the keys using ONE computer only? We have 24 keys of Win8 (3 accounts from ACM and IEEE) and pretty sure we don't use them all before the...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54224110 added 10-26-2012 8:31 AM by JSquare in Archived Deals
I just tried on my VM running W8Pro, but no email so far. May be it's tied up to your Live ID account, since I bypassed that step during installation.
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54300542 added 10-29-2012 12:38 PM by BaseShip in Archived Deals
"This promotion ends on January 31, 2013; your product key must be activated no later than February 1, 2013" If I were to have to reinstall Windows 8 say in December 2013, would I still be able to...
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54311112 added 10-29-2012 7:59 PM by rr423 in Archived Deals
I just installed windows 8 media center and it works with an hd homerun but it is so much SLOWER!!!! my guide use to glide now I feel like its slower than a cable box, what is going on....
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54235012 added 10-26-2012 2:51 PM by franzcatch in Archived Deals
I just got home and logged into my Windows 8 computer. Using Internet Explorer I submitted it one more time (this will make my 7th or 8th attempt). I received an email within about 15 minutes. ...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54235664 added 10-26-2012 3:19 PM by Dolemite in Archived Deals
After I installed windows 8 and linked my microsoft account I had the key almost instant. Plus why is everyone hating on windows 8? I think it it pretty good and how can people bitch about the...
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54236718 added 10-26-2012 4:15 PM by Neon22 in Archived Deals
Just got it in email!! ty SD !! "Thank you for registering for our free Windows 8 Media Center Pack offer! ** Here’s your free Windows 8 Media Center Pack product key: Follow these steps to...
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54237376 added 10-26-2012 4:47 PM by blueiedgod in Archived Deals
umm, if you ever paid to rent a cable box, or a DVR, or a TiVO you can do all that for free with Windows since XP. Plus, with Windows Media Center, you can add up to 5 additional TV's to the...
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54237430 added 10-26-2012 4:49 PM by PT_GeeK in Archived Deals
Windows Media Center is not part of Windows 8 Pro and must be purchased separately. But here is a link to get it for FREE... http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs Add...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54254082 added 10-27-2012 10:20 AM by mdawane in Archived Deals
added to my windows 8 desktop :cool:
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54216628 added 10-25-2012 11:38 PM by Sephoroth in Archived Deals
Change for the better is perfectly acceptable. However, relatively few people believe Metro significantly improves their mouse/keyboard productivity over Windows 7's environment. How is that...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54216780 added 10-25-2012 11:51 PM by buzzy in Archived Deals
I wonder if you could activate this from a virtual machine. Probably not worth the trouble.
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54216974 added 10-26-2012 12:03 AM by bobcat255 in Archived Deals
Have you tried using DVRMSToolbox? You should be able to, that's what I'm doing for initial testing
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54253114 added 10-27-2012 9:28 AM by blueiedgod in Archived Deals
Ceton sent out an e-mail warning people not to upgrade to Win 8, yet. they specifically stated that network sharing is not going to work, but perhaps they just haven't tested the extender...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54234022 added 10-26-2012 2:10 PM by AKAsh12321 in Archived Deals
Thanks for this deal. I've had Windows 8 Pro for about a month now from DreamSpark Premium and I was wondering what the deal with Media Center was. I just got my key a few minutes ago and used it....
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54234036 added 10-26-2012 2:11 PM by nfs3freak in Archived Deals
I just received mine as well. Thanks OP! Patience does the trick.
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54524786 added 11-06-2012 2:38 PM by K6-2 in Archived Deals
No tuner support?:facepalm: Please tell me you're joking!
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #55501996 added 11-29-2012 3:11 PM by turkeyfox in Archived Deals
Still haven't been sent a key.
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54213462 added 10-25-2012 9:14 PM by Forty0zFreedom in Archived Deals
I agree touch is here to stay for basic use, ie facebook, email, apps. But for actual work the idea of touch replacing a mouse and keyboard is offensively short sighted. Just one example is the...
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54234470 added 10-26-2012 2:29 PM by mrelk2 in Archived Deals
Signed up today for one and got it an hour Later
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54234546 added 10-26-2012 2:32 PM by Stryder5 in Archived Deals
Signed up last night, got the key today.
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54234728 added 10-26-2012 2:39 PM by petard in Archived Deals
I just got one to each of my email addresses, though I submitted one of them 5 times. I will just have to sign up on throwaway email accounts to get more of them. I have a lot of Pro licenses from...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54194608 added 10-25-2012 8:01 AM by TattyBear in Archived Deals
:thanks:
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54194626 added 10-25-2012 8:02 AM by IIIT3III in Archived Deals
Thank you very much, I'll be installing Windows 8 Pro tomorrow and was looking to setup Windows Media Center and figured it would come with it by default... Thanks again for the heads-up, rep'd!
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54195858 added 10-25-2012 8:58 AM by thund3rcat in Archived Deals
Still waiting for my $15 Dell windows 8 upgrade...
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54197610 added 10-25-2012 9:55 AM by stuart9682 in Archived Deals
haters be hatin'.
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54197250 added 10-25-2012 9:45 AM by DavidinCT in Archived Deals
Nothing, again, Nothing at all. I think it's actually the same version/build number that is in Windows 7, they only removed support for some older, non-retail hardware.. If you were looking for...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54199092 added 10-25-2012 10:55 AM by redeyedog in Archived Deals
Yep, but Win 8 Pro.
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54218060 added 10-26-2012 1:38 AM by ulfcc in Archived Deals
i am waiting you guys after-use comments
Limited Time Offer: Windows 8 Pro Users Can Get Media Center For Free
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54218266 added 10-26-2012 2:10 AM by Neon22 in Archived Deals
nothing in my email yet. will have to wait a little longer. also i just bought win8 pro for $15. so it will be a perfect complement for my purchase if i can get media center for free.
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54221036 added 10-26-2012 6:21 AM by Forty0zFreedom in Archived Deals
Now you're talking about adding 1 to 2 peripherals to make up for the mouse. This kind of defeats the whole idea (that I disagree with) of touch taking over. I've owned the setup you mention for 5...
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Thread created 10-25-2012 by eaferrari24
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Post #54237174 added 10-26-2012 4:35 PM by bobcat255 in Archived Deals
Got my key and installed WMC on a test W8 VM, everything worked fine... Just installed Windows 8 on the HP N40L MicroServer and got a nice message about "Windows can't configure to run on this...
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