windows 8.1 install fail from product key

skits559

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i have a problem switching from windows 7 home premium to window 8.1

this is the problem

any idea of what to do?
 

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Are you using a Windows 8 or a Windows 8.1 key?
 

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I was just researching this , and in order for you to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 , you must download the official
Upgrade assistance from the Microsoft website.
 

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im using windows 7 home premium trying to go to 8.1
 

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    Windows 8.1 pro
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im using windows 7 home premium trying to go to 8.1

Are you using a Windows 8 or a Windows 8.1 key?

A Windows 8.1 installer can not VALIDATE a Windows 8 key.
 

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ok so ive decided to stay with windows 7 because i play online games, i heard windows 8 isnt so good for gaming, thanks again though
 

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    1TB Hard Drive
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    46 inch Sony Tv
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im using windows 7 home premium trying to go to 8.1

Are you using a Windows 8 or a Windows 8.1 key?

A Windows 8.1 installer can not VALIDATE a Windows 8 key.

He never did answer your question about the key.

Anyway, when I upgraded from 8 to 8 Pro I used the ProPack.
I didn't pay attention to the old oem product key.
When I upgraded from 8 Pro to 8.1 Pro, the product key stayed the same.
8 Pro key = 8.1 Pro key.
It would be interesting to know if all 3 keys were the same.

My main point is the 8.1 Pro installed nicely from the Windows Store link, using the 8 Pro key, which it adopted.
I updated using my Microsoft account.

I just mention all this because you said,
A Windows 8.1 installer can not VALIDATE a Windows 8 key.

You know more about this stuff than I do.
I was hoping for further information on the subject from you.
It would be helpful to all those who read it.
Thank you. :)
 

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idk they key was already provided ntot sure what key it was, but anyways, the real question i had was is it even possible to upgrade from windows 7 all the way to windows 8.1 without windows 8?
 

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and the key was already frovided inside the file, so it was automaticly authenticating it to begin with, no manual way to put the key in
 

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    1TB Hard Drive
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The two main error using a Windows 8 key are

UP8-1-001.PNG

UP8-1-002.PNG


The Pro Pack is a upgrade key from Windows 8 Core to Pro & MC.

The Windows 8 key is for Clean installs or Upgrade from a lower version of Windows only.
 

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ok recently installed windows 8, now im trying to install windows 8.1 but it doesn't take me to a place to type in the product key, it just gos straight to saying that the key cannot be validated, any ideas??
 

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    Windows 8.1 pro
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    HP
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    AMD Athlon ll X4 Processor 2.90 GH
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    FOXXCON
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    1TB Hard Drive
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    ATI Radeon 4200hd Graphics
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    46 inch Sony Tv
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    1280 x 1024
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    1tb Hard Drive
ok recently installed windows 8, now im trying to install windows 8.1 but it doesn't take me to a place to type in the product key, it just gos straight to saying that the key cannot be validated, any ideas??

Windows 8.1 Single Language Y9NXP-XT8MV-PT9TG-97CT3-9D6TC
Windows 8.1 Core 334NH-RXG76-64THK-C7CKG-D3VPT
Windows 8.1 Pro XHQ8N-C3MCJ-RQXB6-WCHYG-C9WKB

Install with the correct key for the version you have a legal key for, once your installed activate with your KEY these keys will only allow you to install they will not activate. This is how I Clean installed win 8.1Pro from a Win 7 HP OEM, I had bought the key for $14.95 Win 8 pro in July before win 8 was released. I didn't install until 8.1 was released.
 

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    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
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    Z97 Pro
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my windows 8.0 is already activated, the problem is when upgrading to windows 8.1 it doesn't go to a screen where I can input the code
it goes from snip1.pngCapture.PNG that's straight what it goes to, theres no way for me to insert a key
 

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    HP
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    FOXXCON
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    1TB Hard Drive
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon 4200hd Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    46 inch Sony Tv
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    1tb Hard Drive
ok recently installed windows 8, now im trying to install windows 8.1 but it doesn't take me to a place to type in the product key, it just gos straight to saying that the key cannot be validated, any ideas??

Windows 8.1 Single Language Y9NXP-XT8MV-PT9TG-97CT3-9D6TC
Windows 8.1 Core 334NH-RXG76-64THK-C7CKG-D3VPT
Windows 8.1 Pro XHQ8N-C3MCJ-RQXB6-WCHYG-C9WKB

Install with the correct key for the version you have a legal key for, once your installed activate with your KEY these keys will only allow you to install they will not activate. This is how I Clean installed win 8.1Pro from a Win 7 HP OEM, I had bought the key for $14.95 Win 8 pro in July before win 8 was released. I didn't install until 8.1 was released.

When I installed Windows 8.1 on my PC , that error didn't occur with me, which is very odd.
 

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it says that windows failed to validate the product key, when I havnt even put the product key in yet is what im saying
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
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    AMD Athlon ll X4 Processor 2.90 GH
    Motherboard
    FOXXCON
    Memory
    1TB Hard Drive
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon 4200hd Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    46 inch Sony Tv
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    1tb Hard Drive
it says that windows failed to validate the product key, when I havnt even put the product key in yet is what im saying

It sounds like your trying to install a different Version of 8.1 from your 8? I think the choices are Core, Pro, or single language Going with the upgrade path you have to match the version on your computer!

Your computer started out as a win7 hp? so you don't have an embedded product key. I can't understand where your 8.1 install is picking up a Key with out you inputting one?

I didn't try the upgrade path as I know from experience that clean installing it the best way to go, less issues and windows gets a fresh start
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
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    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
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    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
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    Z97 Pro
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    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
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    NIS and Malwarebytes
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skits559 said:
i have a problem switching from windows 7 home premium to window 8.1

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skits559 said:
my windows 8.0 is already activated

Are you upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8?
 

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1) ACTIVATE Windows 7.

2) Use a Genuine Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 UNTOUCHED DVD/USB disk.
 

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I am upgrading from an activated windows 8 Pro
 

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    Windows 8.1 pro
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
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    AMD Athlon ll X4 Processor 2.90 GH
    Motherboard
    FOXXCON
    Memory
    1TB Hard Drive
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon 4200hd Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    46 inch Sony Tv
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    1tb Hard Drive
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