How do I install Windows 8.1 on my Dell Latitude 10?

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I downloaded Windows 8.1 from MSDN. When I tried to run the setup from Windows, it said the OEM key is not supported with Windows 8.1. I surely can use a retail key from the MSDN account but that is my office account, and I should be able to use the key that I paid for anyways.

Is there any work around?

For example, on the desktop PC, when I edited the ISO file to bypass setup from asking for the key, I could simply activate using my original Windows 8 key after the installation was completed. I don't want to see anything weird happen to my existing recovery functionality and stuff so i was thinking about updating Windows to 8.1 instead of clean install.

Any ideas?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus VII Gene
    Memory
    16GB A-DATA DDR3-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    QNIX QX2710
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 series 250GB
    Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB (Data)
    Western Digital Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00DC0B0 3TB (Backup)
    PSU
    Silversonte G series 750W
    Case
    Silverstone Sugo SG09
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S
    Keyboard
    Generic
    Mouse
    Logitech G602
    Internet Speed
    200Mbps/200Mbps Fibre
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Windows 8.1 Preview requires a generic key for the ISO to install correctly. The generic key is:
NTTX3-RV7VB-T7X7F-WQYYY-9Y92F for all users.

Windows 8.1 RTM requires a specific key, I believe.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB data storage
    PSU
    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
    Case
    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus VII Gene
    Memory
    16GB A-DATA DDR3-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    QNIX QX2710
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 series 250GB
    Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB (Data)
    Western Digital Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00DC0B0 3TB (Backup)
    PSU
    Silversonte G series 750W
    Case
    Silverstone Sugo SG09
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S
    Keyboard
    Generic
    Mouse
    Logitech G602
    Internet Speed
    200Mbps/200Mbps Fibre
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Are you trying to install Windows 8.1 Preview or RTM? If Preview, that generic key can be used on multiple installations. IF RTM, you'll have to wait for a response from someone more familiar with that version.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Are you trying to install Windows 8.1 Preview or RTM? If Preview, that generic key can be used on multiple installations. IF RTM, you'll have to wait for a response from someone more familiar with that version.
RTM of course. No worries, I'll just use those keys given on mydigitallife forums.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus VII Gene
    Memory
    16GB A-DATA DDR3-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    QNIX QX2710
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 series 250GB
    Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB (Data)
    Western Digital Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00DC0B0 3TB (Backup)
    PSU
    Silversonte G series 750W
    Case
    Silverstone Sugo SG09
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S
    Keyboard
    Generic
    Mouse
    Logitech G602
    Internet Speed
    200Mbps/200Mbps Fibre
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
RTM of course.

Just wanted to make sure because there are different versions and you never mentioned the specific version until now. Good luck.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Managed to install Windows 8.1 as "upgrade".

First I had to extract the OEM key by this method (the last method) and save it somewhere safe.

When I ran the setup, I entered the default install keys given here.

Once the installation was completed, I could change the key to the OEM key from PC Settings and activate without any issue. :)

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus VII Gene
    Memory
    16GB A-DATA DDR3-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    QNIX QX2710
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 series 250GB
    Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB (Data)
    Western Digital Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00DC0B0 3TB (Backup)
    PSU
    Silversonte G series 750W
    Case
    Silverstone Sugo SG09
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S
    Keyboard
    Generic
    Mouse
    Logitech G602
    Internet Speed
    200Mbps/200Mbps Fibre
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Managed to install Windows 8.1 as "upgrade".

First I had to extract the OEM key by this method (the last method) and save it somewhere safe.

When I ran the setup, I entered the default install keys given here.

Once the installation was completed, I could change the key to the OEM key from PC Settings and activate without any issue. :)

View attachment 27847

Thanks for sharing you success! Cheers!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Managed to install Windows 8.1 as "upgrade".

First I had to extract the OEM key by this method (the last method) and save it somewhere safe.

When I ran the setup, I entered the default install keys given here.

Once the installation was completed, I could change the key to the OEM key from PC Settings and activate without any issue. :)

View attachment 27847

Hey

Would you be able to share the Dell Latitude 10 Windows 8 x86 OEM key please.

I've had to restore the tablet, and in doing so I had to format the tablet. Now I have W8 running but not activated yet.

Thank you
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8
Managed to install Windows 8.1 as "upgrade".

First I had to extract the OEM key by this method (the last method) and save it somewhere safe.

When I ran the setup, I entered the default install keys given here.

Once the installation was completed, I could change the key to the OEM key from PC Settings and activate without any issue. :)

View attachment 27847

Hey

Would you be able to share the Dell Latitude 10 Windows 8 x86 OEM key please.

I've had to restore the tablet, and in doing so I had to format the tablet. Now I have W8 running but not activated yet.

Thank you

Sharing a Product key would be Piracy.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
I did think of that angle, but at this point I have no idea what to do.

I do really have a D L 10. At this stage the touch screen is not working, network adapters have not been recognised etc etc... I can only think of an expensive repair direct with Dell, even though it was their stupid recovery that messed up everything in the first place.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8
Managed to install Windows 8.1 as "upgrade".

First I had to extract the OEM key by this method (the last method) and save it somewhere safe.

When I ran the setup, I entered the default install keys given here.

Once the installation was completed, I could change the key to the OEM key from PC Settings and activate without any issue. :)

View attachment 27847

Thanks for sharing the good news. Its been something I was wondering how to do for some time and is quite important information for a Dell Windows Reinstallation Guide.

Theres a few additional things I was wondering about OEM Windows 8.1 installs with 8.0 SLP keys. If you have time to test could you let me know if it works?

You have installed Windows 8.1 and used the generic product key and in advance you got your 25 digit OEM product key.

First I assume this product key works with neither the 8.0 or 8.1 retail downloader from Microsoft?
UK Customers: Upgrading Windows with only a product key - Microsoft Windows Help
US Customers: Upgrade Windows with only a product key - Microsoft Windows Help

Secondly if instead of changing your product key (to the one you got with the keyfinder) do you think Windows 8.1 would automatically find the product key if the generic key was removed and it was restarted without any product keys?
This can be done by typing slmgr.vbr /upk in an elevated command prompt.

This is important as it emulates a replacement drive where the customer cannot use keyfinders to find their product key.

Thanks

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate/Windows 8.1 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Delll XPS 8300
    CPU
    i7-2600
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI HD5770
    Sound Card
    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2×Dell IN2030M
    Screen Resolution
    1600×900
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 120 GB SSD (Boot Drive)
    2×Hitachi HDS721010CLA322 1 TB HDDs (Storage)
    Keyboard
    Dell SK-8135
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials/Malwarebytes' AntiMalware
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