Simply , and then select the details about which version you want Windows 8. Yea this is the same road I was down but I had no choice but to do a clean install. This release is for testing 8 and 8. Many people purchased without realizing that they can not install fresh copy of Windows with this license. I have followed all the licensing requirements to get win 10 and do a clean install Chris any ideas on what is causing this? I recently built a new pc and installed Windows 8 Pro, using the product key provided and it worked great for installation. Hi Guys, My laptop was running Windows 8. So, for product activation you can have options either purchase a genuine activation key from Microsoft or you can choose a third-party software i.
It is not clear if this change was an attempt to cut down on piracy or rather a simplification of the installation process. I tried some steps I found online about downloading a retail iso to match the version that was installed. This can be very annoying for legitimate users that simply want to install Windows 8 for testing. Or is the key valid but there is some type of error on Microsoft end? If you purchase the license online, look at the confirmation email that Microsoft send to you. Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 on this site the. I made a Windows 10 installation disc from the downloaded files followed the steps mentioned in one of the other articles. You now have a fully working Windows 8.
I think Windows 10 will wake up the system and override users settings. My domain user account couldn't get the Search box to respond, so I visited the download site from inside Win10, and re-upgraded directly. How is it that one is eligible to upgrade but not clean install. To activate Windows it's not enough to get a proper key. I'm receiving Lenovo desktops now preloaded with Win7x64 and included Win8 upgrade media at our depot now. I personally tried the fix and it worked but I did an upgrade and not a clean installation.
Also make sure you have the latest bios update. Also I thought the key finder wasn't going to work either but I thought at least i'd get what it gives me and write it down. I did the upgrade from win7pro sp1 to win 10. Before I got it to work. What makes you think it's any better with the new shiny? Seems no easy solution, so may have to go back to Windows 7. And excuse me if I have the terms confused, hopefully the meaning comes across. Once you have upgraded, there is no need to do a clean install.
After installation and customization of personal settings. Why is everyone even trying to do a clean install?? Microsoft Makes it Easier If you want to just download the installation media for a fresh reinstall of Windows 8. Save Bios and Exit 7. Are you not failure with Windows history of borked upgrades?? However, the standard and pro editions prompt for a product key as soon as you try to install. I have upvoted this answer and marked it as the answer, since I believe it is the correct one.
Even the crappy stuff at Best Buy has stickers. Do You Needs Windows 8. I didn't have to call Dell btw, and he was out of warranty as of last month. Depending on the manufacture, you may be able to reinstall using the product code with an copy of Windows 8. Roger Lu TechNet Community Support So the 8.
No need to re-install anything. Yes everyone who intends to install Windows 8 on their computer needs the valid serial or product keys. During the original Windows 8 installation it never prompted for the product key and activated without issue. The installation was a lot faster than Windows 7 and 8, it appears Microsoft has a larger driver database. I worked at Geek Squad when windows 8 launched and had to deal with all sorts of craziness, but, this is new to me. Hi, I've just purchased the windows8 upgrade license, then I progressed on my clean install without knowing that my key is not valid for activation. If you have not yet updated that computer to Windows 10, you must first install and activate Windows 7, 8, or 8.
It accepted the random key I punched in and let the install finish but never activated. If you were on the Tech Preview, it is automatically activated. I was never asked for the product key. A quick check of Toshiba. Meanwhile, I want to know did you got any Windows 8.
Is there anything I can do or do I need to purchase another windows 8 pro? Open an elevated command prompt run as admin 5. Also I thought the key finder wasn't going to work either but I thought at least i'd get what it gives me and write it down. Went to do a clean install and now it wont activate. Conclusion: Get a Valid Windows 8. I've checked my product keys on TechNet and I have 3 unclaimed keys for 8. Can I actually upgrade my upgrade license to full license or do I have to reinstall windows7 then upgrade it? During the installation, I was never asked to input a product key.
With this sort of Customer relations model I suspect well behind the Googles of this world. Please try a different key. After I asked my question I have gone through the same process as Jesse. It then will access the recovery partition if still there. Turn on the system and press F10 to go into the Bios 2.