does it include windows media center
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I was charged $10.00 for the WMC key after upgrading to 8.1 from 8 through the Windows Store. I would assume the same for this stand alone. One nice thing about the stand alone install is that you can Refresh and Reset your system... to date People who upgraded from the store cannot due to the size of the Recovery Partition.
1485985
Pro does but the plain 8.1 does not. Pro also has bitlockwr drive encryption which is helpful in keeping your info safe if someone steals your computer.
1485986
According to three Walmart sales people the "Full Version" of 8.1 includes everything, including the "media center," after all (as they sad): Full means everything not some of this and some of that. So .. ah, according to Walmart a Full Version includes the media center.IMHO, they don't know what they're talking about .. but then why would Walmart allow them to sell me something and be wrong?
1485987
No, but you can buy the add-on Windows 8.1 Pro Media Center pack ( $9.99 on the Microsoft site... http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/feature-packs .
1948246
Yes - running on 64 bit 8.1 professional and no issues. Just remember, windows media center is longer freeware and costs extra depending on the version of 8 that you have. I have WMC purchased so I did not try to use the included software with the tuner.
1056972
No. I found out the hard way. This is a DSTC antenna for TV'S. You need a ASTC antenna (along with a TV tuner) to use the Windows Media Center. I was looking for a stronger tuner antenna.
231830
Yes. The software that comes with it is a bit of a memory hog so I used the Windows Media Center and it worked fine on my Dell Inspiron 1501 Dual Core with 4GB RAM and Windows 7 64bit.
482444
No it does not. The only installed items are what comes default with Windows 7
551591
Yes it does, it's build 9200. It had a watermark until I activated Windows and updated with Windows Update.
151700
Yes! It has cut outs in the back and adjustable shelves! I use it as a media center!
1061571
I use media center to interface with the direct TV receiver. If that is still a part of Win 8, it should work just the same.
1618864
This product only work with windows media center , and it SUCKS !, I think if there was a app only for this product maybe it will work better ,
2177460
It has it's own software and it is pretty good. I don't think it will run using MS Media Center.I have trouble with scheduled recording but I think it's due to a difference between reg TV and HDTV???I have experienced trouble with the unit heating up. It seems to get hot and then the recording starts skipping and halting???
596276
Yes it does I purchased one about 2 months ago and it was already preloaded with windows 7 also came with both windows discs. 7 and 8
953583
No idea with the windows 8 support but it only took up one slot. It's a very small form factor and worked perfectly in my media pc I built.
2038332
It does not come with: Infrared receiver and remote, WinTv software All you get is the card, a couple of adapter plates, a riser card, and a driver disc. The driver disc contains the software to install both the main drivers as well as the drivers for Windows Media Center.
1917797
I was running one on Win7-64 and upgraded to Windows 8. It works fine. Note that you have to purchase Media Center separately for Windows 8. However, they are offering if for free with Win-8 PRO for a while.
205254
It works fine on Windows 8.1. I have been using it for months and it works great, both Windows Media Center and the included software.
781123
Windows Media Center on my HTPC doesn't respond to it so I'm going to say probably not.
197759
The unit does not include windows pro but you can upgrade to Windows Pro for $99.99.