Adding Media Center DVR

I currently have Fios with 3 TV's and 3 STD boxes @ $5.99 each per month. I would like to add the media center DVR and have some questions.
1) Does the media center DVR @ $19.99 per month replace one of the STD boxes?
2)Is there any additional wiring needed to use multi room DVR? ( I do have FIOS internet as well )
Thanks for any help

The $19.99 is the complete cost for the Multi-room DVR, but of course you need the additional SD or HD boxes on the other TVs, and they cost $$$ too.
There really isn't any "setup" required as far as I know. If the order is processed correctly, then you will have the multi-room function available automatically. However, I think it would be reasonable for you to ask the install tech to stay until you have verified that the multi-room function works (and keep in mind that, at least for right now, there are apparently several pretty serious bugs in the multi-room function, hopefully to be fixed in the "near" future, whatever that means).
Justin
Verizon FiOS TV, Internet, and phone
IMG 1.6.0, Build 06.89
Keller, TX

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Reviewing the data, it appears that to be inaccurate
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D-Q896243 (Very Important ,This Will Make SD And MMC Cards To Work)
FIX "ADD Support The High Speed SD Card"
Other Updates Are Not Necessary To Install, Because You Will Install It Later When You Run Microsoft Updates From Microsoft Updates Web-site After You Finish Activating Your Windows.
5- download and run "Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility" from Intel website
(Restart Your PC After You Finish The Installation)
Do Not Install "Chipset Driver" From The Drivers Cd , It Is An Old Version , Try To Install The Latest From The Link Above.
6- Install The "Display Driver" From Drivers Cd (No Need To Restart).
Note : To Avoid Annoying Messages During Drivers Installation Try To Do The Following:-
Go To Control Panel , System Properties , Hardware , Drive Signing , Select "Ignore - Install The Software...."
Go To Control Panel , System Properties , Hardware , Windows Update , Select "Never Search Windows Update For Drivers"
7- Now You Have To Setup Your Internet Connection and Activate Your Windows So That You Can Run "Windows Updates" From Microsoft Windows Update Website
Your Internet Connection May Need One Of The Following Drivers (Depending On Your Modem)
A- If You Your Internet Connection Through LAN Then Install The "Network Driver" From Drivers Cd.
B- If You Your Internet Connection Through Wireless Then Install The "Wireless Network Driver" From Drivers Cd.
C- If Your Internet Connection Through USB Then Install The Driver Supplied By Your Modem Manufacturer.
D- If Your Internet Through Dial-Up Then Install The "Sound Driver" From Drivers CD , This Driver Will Install The Sound Driver And Will Activate The Modem Device and ,A Message Appeared "Find New Hardware ,Modem Device" Ignore The Message And Restart Your PC Then Install "Modem Driver" From Drivers Cd.
8- Now Go To Windows Update Web-Site And Install All The Necessary Updates "Try To Run Windows Updates Several Times Until You Install All The Updates Because In The First Time, Windows Updates Website Will Install 3 Files Only After That Restart Your Computer And Go To Windows Updates Site Again And Continue To Install The Updates , Select Custom Updates Method And Install All The Critical And Optional Updates".
9- install "Common Modules" from drivers CD This module is an essential component on Windows XP systems It is required to make other TOSHIBA original programs work properly.
10- Now Continue To Install Other Drivers And Utilities From Drivers Cd But Do Not Install The Following Drivers:-
Atheros Client Utility " No Need"
Bluetooth Monitor " Do Not Install This , Install Only The "Bluetooth Stack".
Enjoy Your Powerful Toshiba Qosmio Laptop.

you can see this tutorial also in this website
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center - Problems with Activation

Hello.
I was one of those who tried Windows 8 early and got a Windows Media Center key for free.
Today through Dreamspark Premium I got a Windows 8.1 key.
I normally used my new Windows 8.1 key and Windows 8.1 were activated successfully and because I remembered I had a Windows Media Center into my e-mail archive folder I used it in "Add features to Windows 8".
Windows accepted the key, added Windows Media Center and rebooted.
After the reboot, Windows 8.1 got deactivated and it won't accept my genuine Windows 8.1 Pro key.
I do not wish to format my pc or re-install everything . I just want to activate my Windows 8.1.
I do not care about Windows Media Center, I just want to activate them with my genuine key.

Hi,
Based on the current situation, I would like to suggest you to contact Microsoft Product Activation Center by telephone to verify the product key and activate your system.
To start the Product Activation Wizard, follow these steps:
1. At the Start screen, swipe in from the right side, or hover your mouse in the upper-right corner of the screen to display the charms menu.
2. Tap or click the Settings charm.
3. Tap or click Change PC Settings.
4. If your PC is not activated, PC Settings will provide instructions that are customized to your activation error. If telephone support can provide help for your error, tap or click the appropriate link, which may resemble one of the
following:
a. Activate
b. Activate by phone
c. Contact customer support for help
For the detail information, refer to the following link:
How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by telephone:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929
Additionally, if the issue still persists, I suggest you contact Dream spark support for help.
https://www.dreamspark.com/Student/Support.aspx
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