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So, I went into MSDN today and downloaded the Windows 8 Pro product (as well as Enterprise). For the Pro product, I get 5 retail keys with my MSDN subscription.
I know that during the installation of Windows 8, you "have" to input a key to complete the install. But I have read that it will also automatically "activate" when it boots up and connects to the Internet for the first time.
Why isn't there a few days at least between install and having to activate so that I can play, poke and test before I commit one of my retail keys to this PC?
Am I missing something?
I know that during the installation of Windows 8, you "have" to input a key to complete the install. But I have read that it will also automatically "activate" when it boots up and connects to the Internet for the first time.
Why isn't there a few days at least between install and having to activate so that I can play, poke and test before I commit one of my retail keys to this PC?
Am I missing something?
My Computer
System One
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- 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.