How to check windows 8 original key? I want update to windows 8.1, will it accept my key? Jihosoft file recovery 6.3 serial key.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 Start Menu Missing
- The installation will go through, and we will get a 30-day trial of the operating system. With the official Windows 8.1 ISOs, though, we can't skip entering the product key during the installation. Let's see how to bypass this restriction and install Windows 8.1 without a product key.
- Can i clean install windows 8.1 pro 64 bit with my windows 8 pro 64bit serial key? I have updated from store to windows 8.1 but for some reasons i would like to have a fresh clean install of windows.
Hi John
No, this does not conflict with the article that Yuri wrote. Here is the detailed explanation.
1. If you purchase a retail version of Windows 8 or purchase a computer with Windows 8 pre-installed, you are eligible for a Free upgrade to Windows 8.1. This upgrade can only be installed using the following methods.
a. Using Windows Update to download and install Windows 8.1 on the Windows 8 computer.
b. By downloading and installing Windows 8.1 from the Windows Store on the Windows 8 computer.
c. By purchasing a retail version of Windows 8.1 and performing the upgrade using the Windows 8.1 Product Key.
d. You cannot download and install Windows 8.1 using the Windows 8 Product Key (See a. and b.)
e. You cannot download and install Windows 8 using a Windows 8.1 Product Key.
Summary: The Win 8 to Win 8.1 upgrade is only free if you have a genuine Win8 system. The Win8 and Win8.1 product keys are not interchangeable.
Windows 8.1 Update 2
For your particular situation, you will need to reinstall Windows 8 using your Windows 8 product key and then upgrade to Windows 8.1 using one of the 2 methods in a and b.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 Product Key
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