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Regarding downgrading from Windows 8 pro media center version to Windows 8 pro version.

Hi,

I have right now installed Windows 8 pro 64-bit media center version. It is displaying an activation error. I have a Windows 8 pro key based on my Technet subscription from Microsoft. When I enter the key, the system is not accepting the Windows 8 pro key as right now I have Windows 8 pro with Media Center installed in my PC.

Is there any method to downgrade my OS to Windows 8 pro by uninstalling the Media Center. I read in some forums that downgrade of OS is not possible and I need to re-install the Windows 8 pro OS. By re-installing the OS, I will lose all my applications and I need to spend time re-installing all my software and applications.

Is there any method to downgrade the OS from Windows 8 pro media center to Windows 8 pro without re-installation of the OS. My present system only accepts Windows 8 pro media center keys but I have a  Windows 8 pro key which I need to activate but the system is not accepting the Windows 8 pro key.

Please help me resolve this issue.

Thanks and Regards,
Sriram
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Hi,

Telephonic activation does work. I am closing this question.

Thanks and Regards,
Sriram.
Hi,

Telephonic activation does work. I am closing this question.

Thanks and Regards,
Sriram