Windows 8 mce msdn

Xbox is allowed under Media Streaming Options Media Center Extenders are Allowed for Private Networks in Windows Firewall settings No 3rd party firewalls installed Worked flawlessly in the same network setup with Win 8 Pro MCE I've spent about 3 hours trying to research and debug this so far and any help would be greatly appreciated. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question 3. Report abuse.

Details required :. Cancel Submit. Rohit Siddegowda. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Rohit Siddegowda's post on November 2, Thanks Rohit, I'll give that a shot. Did you actually install the RTM version or the version available for download in the Store?

At the same time, we also heard clear feedback from customers and partners that led to our much simplified Windows 8 editions lineup. I need to purchase it even though it was included in my previous version of Windows 7 Professional? Ok, fine. I'll buy it. After reading up, this was one solution I found: - Go to Start screen Windows key or lower-left corner - Type 'add fe' and click Settings on right-hand side as shown here: - Next click "Add Features to Windows 8" and you'll be greeted with this: In a few easy steps, you can add features to your PC to get a different edition of Windows 8.

Your apps, files, and settings will stay right where they are. Close this wizard and try again. I don't have one, I'm trying to buy one darn it! A little more digging and I found out that Media Center Pack for Windows 8 Professional won't be available until October 26, then it will be free until January 31st.

Why people buy Roku, Apple TV specialized streaming devices is beyond me. Thursday, January 3, PM. My key finally arrived yesterday evening 8 days after the initial request. I just installed wmc and am scanning channels via hd homerun right now.

Tuesday, January 8, PM. It may take up to 72 hours before you receive a Windows Media Center product key. Carey Frisch. It is taking 7 days for some people. Or longer. Friday, January 4, AM. I really don't believe any massive volume of Win 8 sales and resulting key requests can account for this kind of delay.

I'm donning my tinfoil hat while I ponder conspiracies in Redmond. Sunday, January 6, PM.