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Windows Media Center is no longer part of the default install for any Windows SKU, due to its low use. I do use it, and plan on installing it.

For a limited time, the WMC install is free, so I wanted to get in on that. I went to the website where you can get a free product key, and signed up.

However, the installation instructions on the page tell me to use Add Features to Windows 8 to install the upgrade.

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Here's the problem: This option doesn't appear to be available on Windows 8 Enterprise installs.

I've searched for it by name, and tried to use the old-school "Turn Windows Features On and Off" method of adding features. No luck.

So, how can one install the WMC upgrade on a box with Windows 8 Enterprise?

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Media Center is not available to Windows 8 Enterprise, it's for Professional edition only.

Source: Windows 8 Enterprise - Microsoft.com

Windows 8 Enterprise is not eligible for the aftermarket Pro Pack add-on which includes DVD playback.

Indrek
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I found this straight from Microsoft when describing the details of the promo for Windows Media Center. (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/terms-conditions-feature-packs)

Will businesses or enterprise be eligible for this promotion?

The promotion is for individual customers like students, home users, and enthusiasts. Organizations can be eligible subject to this maximum limit per organization.

Microsoft states right there that enterprise customers are eligible but they are still subject to the limit of 5 per customer. So, wtf. I'm calling Microsoft..

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