Starting February 1st the pack will cost $9.99. This means that if you are running Windows 8 Pro and you want the additional features such as: play DVDs, watch and record live TV, you should take advantage of the offer now. “This promotion ends on Januyour product key must be activated no later than February 1, 2013.” and demonstrated last year at Microsoft's Third International Conference on CD ROM. “This is a reminder that you must activate your free Windows 8 Media Center Pack product key** by January 31, 2013”. tation professionals will come from computer and media backgrounds.

Here is the original message, plus fine print: Today Microsoft sent out an email to all those who requested a free product key and reminded all users that they “must” install the feature by January 31st. No surprise here that the offer also coincide with the end of the Microsoft’s promotional offer to get Windows 8 Pro upgrade for $39.99 and $14.99 for those who purchase a new PC between June 2nd and January 31st, 2013. If you were wondering, the free product key to install Windows 8 Media Center Pack has an expiration date, and that is January 31st.

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