brlmedia Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 seems the page now isn't doing anything when you input an email address, doesn't even submit. "patiently awaits" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Still sends keys for me but I'm now on day 2 waiting to receive a key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson291 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I got mine yesterday Thank you for registering for our free Windows 8 Media Center Pack offer! ** Here?s your free Windows 8 Media Center Pack product key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Follow these steps to add Windows 8 Media Center Pack to your PC running Windows 8 Pro: 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). Enter add features in the search box, and then tap or click Settings. Tap or click Add features to Windows 8. Then tap or click I already have a product key. Enter the product key, and then click Next. 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 Centre will be available for use. Now running Windows 8 Pro with Media Centre :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link_of_Hyrule Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I still didn't get it and on IE10 the site does nothing to submit my email only Chrome LOL. EDIT: NVM IE is working for it now but I still didn't get my keys :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neowon Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I still didn't get it either. Tried with 2 email address but no dice. MS usually send out keys right away too, I don't know if it's even working.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpotato Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I got my key this morning, sent my email yesterday morning, so it took a bit more than 24 hours to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link_of_Hyrule Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I finally got my keys on both my emails at the same time lol! Anyways the update killed my UEFI settings in my bios so my computer didn't boot up after the restart lol. If you have this issue it's a simple fix just pop in your Windows 8 Installer CD go to the device boot menu and click UEFI boot for the CD than click repair computer then click reboot into Windows 8 and that'll fix it very fast and easy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Angel Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I still haven't received the key I ordered to my Gmail account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Nokes Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I just now got mine, 30 hours later. So they are going out. I suggest everyone sit back and relax. The deal is good for quite a while just in case :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Angel Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Also, check your spam folders. The email from "Windows" about the release of Windows 8 went into my spam folder on Gmail, and as the MCE keys are from the same sender they might end up in junk as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted October 26, 2012 Subscriber² Share Posted October 26, 2012 I finally received my product key for it and installed the puppy. It's nice, of course, but I'm a little surprised that it basically looks exactly like it did in Windows 7. It's got the glossy, glowing, aero look and feel to it. I guess I was expecting it to visually be more in line with the look in Windows 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Angel Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I don't think they made any significant changes to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Nokes Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I don't think they made any significant changes to it. Correct, they didn't really change MC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoKiLLa Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Correct, they didn't really change MC. To me that's a huge missed opportunity in the age of media machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Method Man Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Just got my key after submitting my email address for the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Nokes Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 To me that's a huge missed opportunity in the age of media machines. There was actually a big blog post about it. People weren't really using MC. I wish they had done more work on it and kept at it. I love MC and personally don't agree with this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Angel Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I don't think the MCE is all that bad as it is, but yes it is a shame no real work was done on it. I still use it very frequently so although I understand Microsoft's reasons for working on other things I'd like to have at least seen some changes made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neowon Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Just got mine as well. About to install and lets see what all the fuzz is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Angel Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I wouldn't recommend MCE as a desktop media player, it's interface is a bit clunky for mouse and keyboard input but as a PVR, and for interfacing with the IR Receiver and remotes MCE computers shipped with it's unbeatable in my opinion. jakem1 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 wow, I'm pleased I went for the free key option, I not have been impressed if I'd bought it and realised 7 has the exact same one for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Not quite...in fact I'm amazed that you said that...since you should know that different licenses determine at times how a SKU will behave. In this case, it doesn't matter.. Windows 8 Pro supports Windows Media Center. It doesn't matter if it came from VLS, Technet, MSDN, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdanster Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Got my key about an hour ago, installed it. Ahhhh I missed it! Now back to Xbox music....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshimmy3 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Got my product key a couple hours ago, installed it, worked like a charm. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybrett23 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 received my 5 keys about an hour ago, 36 hours after requesting them :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted October 26, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 26, 2012 Got my email with my free key just a couple of hours ago. Nice deal. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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