Product Key troubles

SOLVED Discussion in 'Installation, Setup and Upgrades' started by Joker, Dec 20, 2014.

  1. Joker

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    Hey there!

    I have just recently reinstalled Windows 8.1 on my laptop which a friend gave me a install DVD. But there is one problem, it is for Windows 8.1 Pro, which I do not have a product key for. I did install it using the generic key provided by Microsoft. Most likely it wont last forever which I don't want. I do however have a Windows 8 Core key which was integrated into my laptops BIOS but I want to put it on my Windows 8.1 Pro installation. Is it possible or should I simply resort to other methods?

    Thanks!
     
    Joker, Dec 20, 2014
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    I may be wrong, but I believe in your particular situation (without the 8.1 product key) you'll have to reinstall Windows 8 ( to satisfy the product key problem) and then obtain the free upgrade to 8.1 through the Microsoft Store.

    I don't believe there is any way around that, which is insanely aggravating because when you think about it a bit, it would be like requiring a different product key to install Windows XP (with SP3 integrated) when you only had a product key for XP..... it's kinda ridiculous.
     
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    Update: I have downloaded a Windows 8.1 Core iso and I will proceed from there.
     
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    Ok so I installed Windows 8.1 Core and it recongised the BIOS product key and installed sucessfully.
     
    Joker, Dec 22, 2014
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    Good to hear. Glad you managed to get it resolved to your satisfaction and thanks for posting back and updating your thread with that information.
     
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