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Howtogeek takes a look at 5 alternatives to Windows Media Center on Windows 8



Windows 8 no longer comes with Windows Media Center by default. To get it, you can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro and purchase the Media Center Pack. It?s free until January 31, 2013, but this will soon be even pricier. If you?re using Windows 8 and don?t want to buy two separate upgrades just to use a program that once came standard with Windows, you can try one of these alternative media center applications for your HTPC.
  5 Alternatives to Windows Media Center on Windows 8