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Operating system Do I have it? As of October 30, , the Windows 8 and 8. Windows Media Center has been discontinued, and is no longer supported by Microsoft. Because of this, it is not possible to install Windows Media Center the traditional way you would do so in Windows You can use the following steps to get Windows Media Center up and running, but be prepared for issues and quirks. Download the necessary files.
You'll need a repacked version of Windows Media Center created by enthusiasts. You will need the ability to open RAR files in order to extract the files. Extract the folder. Use your RAR extraction program to open and extract the files. Place it on your root system drive usually the C: drive. Open the folder you extracted the files to.
You should see several files here. Right-click on. A command prompt window will appear and start installing automatically. Another command prompt window will appear. You'll be prompted to exit the window once installation is complete. Run Windows Media Center. You should be able to launch Windows Media Center by searching for it on the Start menu, or by looking in the "Windows Accessories" folder. Download additional codecs if necessary.
Some users have reported issues playing all of their files due to missing codecs. If this is the case, you can install codec packs from various sources online.
Look for the "Shark" codec pack for Windows 10 and 8. Method 2. Windows Media Center was not included in Windows 8 when it was released, and is only available in the Pro version of Windows 8. It is not included in the standard version of 8. This is the only legal way to get Windows Media Center on Windows 8. Upgrade Windows 8 to 8.
You'll need Windows 8. The upgrade to 8. See [[Upgrade-from-Windowsto Determine which pack you need. There are two different packs that give Windows 8. Purchase the upgrade. You can buy the upgrade pack directly from Microsoft, or you can buy a key from a retailer from places like Amazon and Best Buy.
Add the new pack key to Windows 8. Once you have the key, you can enter it in Windows so that your upgrade can be downloaded and installed. Select "Add features to Windows 8. Choose "I already have a product key".
Enter the key into the field. Wait for your files to be installed. After entering the key and accepting the terms, the upgrade files will be downloaded and installed.
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