charging media center - product key is not valid

I had to reinstall Windows 8 due to a failure of the drive. Now, I can not recharge the pack Media Center using the key provided initially. How can I reinstall the Media Center?

I had to reinstall Windows 8 due to a failure of the drive. Now, I can not recharge the pack Media Center using the key provided initially. How can I reinstall the Media Center?

Len, the key is supposed to work if you reinstall the same material. As you have changed the drive because of the failure, you hit the scenario of a different material. You might have luck getting a new key if you telephone support and explain in detail, ask them if they can issue you a new key and cancel the old.

No promises.

Contact technical support:

http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/customer-service-phone-numbers

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