Where do I find 8.1 product key? Digital Download?

I am trying to download the Windows 8.1 ISO image so I can repair my current windows configuration. However, it is asking me for the product key. I purchased Windows 8 from the Windows store. Any assistance is appreciated.

Ok I found my original windows 8 e-mail with product key. I can't find the one for 8.1 though which was a free update?

Hello Pittguy,

If you like, you could use OPTION ONE in the tutorial below to download a Windows 8.1 ISO with your retail Windows 8 key.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html

When you do a clean install, you would need to enter a generic key to install 8.1. After installation is finished, you would change the key to your Windows 8 key to activate. All details below.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2299-clean-install-windows-8-a.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Thanks for the response. I chatted with MS support. I don't have a 8.1 key. I purchased 8 and did the free upgrade.
They told me to download the 8 ISO and reinstall 8 and then upgrade.

I am just worried about having to reinstall my programs if I do that. It's not an urgent issue.I don't plan on uninstalling anything soon, but I want it to get resolved. If I go back to 8, will my programs still be there?

Sorry, but no. You would have to reinstall all programs afterwards since it would be a clean install.

If you like, you could create a system image and/or custom recovery image to use if needed to help avoid doing a clean install. A system image would include everything.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8956-system-image-create-windows-8-a.html

Imaging with free Macrium - Windows 7 Help Forums

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3610-refresh-windows-8-create-use-custom-recovery-image.html

Brink said:

Sorry, but no. You would have to reinstall all programs afterwards since it would be a clean install.

If you like, you could create a system image and/or custom recovery image to use if needed to help avoid doing a clean install. A system image would include everything.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8956-system-image-create-windows-8-a.html

Imaging with free Macrium - Windows 7 Help Forums

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3610-refresh-windows-8-create-use-custom-recovery-image.html

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I do have a backup drive I copied with acronis. I may have to switch that. Can't remember how long ago it was from

Once you have the Windows 8.1 ISO, you could also attempt to do a repair install that you wouldn't lose anything from. If it doesn't work, then you could always restore the Acronis backup.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/26095-repair-install-windows-8-a.html