Solved Upgrade from windows 8 Enterprise Trial

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skiabox

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I have a sony vaio laptop.
I recently installed windows 8 enterprise trial to test windows 8.
Can I use the upgrade option (windows 8 pro) from this link (Buy Windows - Microsoft Windows) ?
The only way I can prove that I am a legitimate windows vista user , now that I have formatted the whole disk and installed windows 8 enterprise trial , is by a ticket with windows vista serial number on the bottom of the laptop.
Thank you.
 

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    Sony Vaio
You cannot upgrade from the WIndows 8 enterprise trial...they were very clear about this.

You will need to re-install your copy of Vista and then upgrade from that copy of Vista.
 

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Are you sure about this?
Don't they offer windows 8 pro in a bootable format?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
Yes, they do. It's the System Builder/OEM version and it's $140 retail.
Amazon.com: Windows 8 Professional System Builder DVD 64-Bit: Software

Here is an article describing concerns of using the Windows 8 enterprise eval
Windows 8 RTM 90-day free trial available to all, but seriously, don’t do it | VentureBeat

And specifically the drawbacks

The 90-day free trial comes with a lot of drawbacks. Microsoft writes:
• The evaluation edition will expire and cannot be upgraded.
• To upgrade, the evaluation must be uninstalled and a nonevaluation version of Windows must be reinstalled from your original installation media.
• Consider running the evaluation edition in a virtual environment or installing on a separate hard drive or partition. The will allow you to upgrade your original Windows installation to Windows 8.
• During registration (required) you must log in with a Microsoft account and provide your name, e-mail address, and country.
• You are required to activate the product online within 10 days after installing.
• Once the evaluation is installed, you cannot upgrade. To revert to a previous version of Windows, you must do a clean install from your original installation media.
​

Read more at Windows 8 RTM 90-day free trial available to all, but seriously, don’t do it | VentureBeat
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Oh I just saw the relevant thread about clean installation.
How can I install now windows vista again with only their serial number?
 

My Computer

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    Windows 8
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    Sony Vaio
I am sorry, but no upgrades was very clear. :(

There is a workaround, ;).
Reinstall the RP and then upgrade with your Vista license. :)

Hope it works!
 

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    iPad Air
RP is the release preview version of Windows 8.

You cannot install Vista with just the key. You would need the installation media as well.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
TheGrantFitz said:
I am sorry, but no upgrades was very clear. :(

There is a workaround, ;).
Reinstall the RP and then upgrade with your Vista license. :)

Hope it works!
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You mean I can install windows 8 enterprise trial with my vista key?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
skiabox said:
TheGrantFitz said:
I am sorry, but no upgrades was very clear. :(

There is a workaround, ;).
Reinstall the RP and then upgrade with your Vista license. :)

Hope it works!
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You mean I can install windows 8 enterprise trial with my vista key?
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No, but the upgrade.
Use Release Preview on your laptop until the upgrade comes out, and the with a previous license, you can re-enter your product key and use 8 Pro. :)
 

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    Tablet
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    Memory
    1 GB
    Screen Resolution
    2048x1536
    Other Info
    iPad Air
Thank you guys, is there a guide somewhere on how to install RP using a vista key?
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
So, TheGrandFitz is providing you with a method to get windows reinstalled that will work without having to try to find and obtain a Vista disc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
skiabox said:
Thank you guys, is there a guide somewhere on how to install RP using a vista key?
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The release preview will install with a release preview key, which is good until Jan of 2013.

From there, you go into the microsoft store and choose to purchase the $39.99 upgrade OS, and it will ask you for the key from your Vista machine. Once you can provide this valid Vista key, they will give you the $39.99 upgrade and you can upgrade the release preview to Windows 8 final.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
The next hurdle on this task is to find a download link of release preview!!! (every link is replaced with windows 8 final now)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
pparks1 said:
skiabox said:
Thank you guys, is there a guide somewhere on how to install RP using a vista key?
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The release preview will install with a release preview key, which is good until Jan of 2013.

From there, you go into the microsoft store and choose to purchase the $39.99 upgrade OS, and it will ask you for the key from your Vista machine. Once you can provide this valid Vista key, they will give you the $39.99 upgrade and you can upgrade the release preview to Windows 8 final.
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Thanks, pparks1. ;)
This may be the simplistic way to put it, format your C: drive and install Release Preview on it.

Install RP on a USB
First, use a RP ISO image with the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool. Burn it to a CD or USB stick.

Install over the RTM
Install on your C: drive if you have installed Windows 8 Enterprise over Vista.

Wait until tomorrow
Use the upgrade adviser tomorrow and re-enter your Vista product key.

This should help. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro, iOS 7.1, Elementary OS
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple
    Memory
    1 GB
    Screen Resolution
    2048x1536
    Other Info
    iPad Air
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