Solved Windows Key but no CD

Leskat

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Hi everyone,

I have multiple Windows 8 Pro English CD keys from a school contract with Microsoft's IT student program. The problem is, When I try to download the ISO I the "Secure Download Manager" only returns errors. I tried this from multiple locations, networks, with and without antivirus.

Is there any ISO I can download that will either check with Microsoft if I entered a valid key or offers activation after installation?

Thank you very much,
Leskat
 

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Technically, the answer to your question is obviously "Yes", but from the legal standpoint you can only use the installation medium that comes with your license. In other words, contact your school IT Support Desk and have them resolve the problem.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
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    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
The answer to your question is obviously "Yes", but from the legal standpoint you can only use the installation medium that comes with your license.

Is there no evaluation version or something similar for Windows 8 Pro?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Bulldozer
    Motherboard
    MSI 990x v2
    Memory
    16 BG
    Graphics Card(s)
    Club 3D ATI 7950
    Browser
    Aurora
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials
There's an evaluation version (Enterprise edition). Google will show it on the top spot... But it's not meant to be used with your product key, etc, etc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
It's not meant to be used with your product key, etc, etc.

"It's not meant to" or "it wont work"? For a second I hoped if you activated it for Windows 8 Pro it would downgrade it or something, but that seems unlikely.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Bulldozer
    Motherboard
    MSI 990x v2
    Memory
    16 BG
    Graphics Card(s)
    Club 3D ATI 7950
    Browser
    Aurora
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
Ok, I read the FAQ and description but couldn't find it. I do take your word for it though. I guess I will have to go through the support desk. I'll mark it as solved, as there is nothing left open to be answered.

Thank you for your time.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Bulldozer
    Motherboard
    MSI 990x v2
    Memory
    16 BG
    Graphics Card(s)
    Club 3D ATI 7950
    Browser
    Aurora
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials
Scratch that, I got the Secure Download running! \o/
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Bulldozer
    Motherboard
    MSI 990x v2
    Memory
    16 BG
    Graphics Card(s)
    Club 3D ATI 7950
    Browser
    Aurora
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials
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