We don’t know if they plan to go back and try to hunt down all the users who stole their copy of Windows 8 using the trick mentioned above or if they will simply write-off the loss and not bother spending the man-hours trying to identify the individuals.
If you think you have received this message in error, contact a Microsoft Customer Support representative.Īs of now, it looks like if you obtained a key using the method that is now patched, it appears that the copies are still active and have not been blacklisted by Microsoft, yet. To fix the problem, you need to install Windows with the product key provided to you in an email or with the DVD. The Windows 8 Pro with Media Center edition can only be activated on PCs that had Windows preinstalled, or Windows was purchased on the Windows website or at a retail store. You might see this error after you used the Add Features to Windows 8 app to upgrade your current edition of Windows. Unable to activate Windows 8 Pro with Media Center. It is being stated that individuals who are trying to use the exploit to turn their illegal copy of Windows 8 into a legitimate install are being met with the following error: However, it looks like Microsoft has finally patched this simple exploit as the workaround is reportedly to no longer be working. For those of you have no remorse about stealing $40 software, this was a golden ticket to a free copy of Windows 8. Press Win+R keys together to launch RUN box and then type the command.A few weeks back we reported that there was a loophole in Windows 8 that could turn a pirated copy of Windows 8 into a legitimate install by downloading the Media Center add-on.
PS: Alternatively, you can directly launch “Add features to Windows 8” window by running WindowsAnytimeUpgradeui command in RUN box. Click on “ Add features to Windows 8” entry and it’ll ask for a product key, click on “ I already have a product key” option. Now type Add features in search box and click on “ Settings” link given in right-sidebar and you’ll see “ Add features to Windows 8” entry in search results.ģ. Now click on “ Search” item present in Charms bar.Ģ. First move your mouse cursor to top-right corner to access new Charms bar. So following are the step-by-step instructions to add Windows Media Center to Windows 8 Release Preview:ġ. Now you’ll notice that the recently released Release Preview build also doesn’t come with Media Center but don’t worry, Microsoft has posted a FAQ list which tells you how to enable or install Windows Media Center in Windows 8. Recently Microsoft told in an official blog post that Windows Media Center will not come preinstalled in Windows 8 and you’ll need to purchase an add-on pack to be able to enjoy Media Center. Windows 8 Release Preview (RC Build) Released, Download Now As we all know Microsoft has released free Release Preview (RC build) of Windows 8 to public which can be downloaded using following link:
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