This key cannot be used to activate this edition

xstrike9999

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Hey guys, I'm trying to activate windows but I get the error "This key cannot be used to activate this edition of windows."

I am on Windows 8.1 Pro WMC and I bought a legit key. I was previously using a KMS activator, which I have uninstalled and have removed the previously installed keys.

Could you please help me out?
Winkey2_2.jpg
Here's the output from showkeyplus
REMOVED: PRODUCT KEY SHOWING
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
you must use the windows 8.1 pro key
then use add features to input the media center key
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
I just had the Win 8.1 Pro key. Don't need WMC since its being phased out in Win 10 anyway.
SO, had to download the Win 8.1 Pro ISO and update windows with the new product key while choosing the option to keep my previous files and settings. Might be helpful for people having issues with activation.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
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