Hello,  Community.  I've never really had to ask questions or posts on community forums but I simply cannot find the answer to this,

So, Microsoft was offerring Winder 8 Pro for extremely low prices at launch.  Another bonus was that you could sign-up for a free install of Windows Media Center.  I have a TB tuner card in one of my slots with two ports so I can watch TV or record shows onto my PC just like a DVR and it worked perfectly.   However, recently, my c:\ died and I had to buy a new one and I got a new copy of Win 8 Pro.  I was hoping that my Microsoft account name would allow me to re-download Media Center but it looks like I'll have to buy it now.  

Is that the way it is or am I missing something that could restore my installation of MWC?