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Solved How do I get a new, replacement, W 8.1 Product Key?
A Belarc scan informs me that the Product Key listed on my Windows 8.1 Tablet is probably not what is required by MS as the OS was installed by the manufacturer, not by me. I have read a number of postings on another Forum related to this but not one that answer the basic question ---- how and from where do I get a replacement Key?
I understand that I may need this to carry out some 'repairs' to the Store and tiles, which seem to have been made necessary by the recent Windows Update ----- the Store / Apps Troubleshooter which has solved the problem on previous occasions, has not been successful this time.
clayto
OS
W8.1 and ( WXP Laptop)
Computer type
Tablet
System Manufacturer/Model
Quantum View 10.1
Motherboard
Quantum View QS-3210
Memory
2 GB
Screen Resolution
1200 X 800
Hard Drives
SSD 24 GB
Keyboard
yes HID
Mouse
yes HID
Internet Speed
12 mb up
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Norton 360
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Pro User
the Product Key listed on my Windows 8.1 Tablet is probably not what is required by MS as the OS was installed by the manufacturer...
Really??? Is your system activated??
OS
Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Dell XPS 8700
CPU
I7
Memory
24 GB
slightly off center
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Guru
Gold Member
Is it activated? Other than Belarc, what makes you think your key is no good? IMHO it doesn't get much better than a factory OEM embedded key. You can't lose it and don't need to even know what it is.
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Asus
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
And thanks to you too, alphanumeric. You have both helped me avoid going on a wild goose chase it seems.
clayto
OS
W8.1 and ( WXP Laptop)
Computer type
Tablet
System Manufacturer/Model
Quantum View 10.1
Motherboard
Quantum View QS-3210
Memory
2 GB
Screen Resolution
1200 X 800
Hard Drives
SSD 24 GB
Keyboard
yes HID
Mouse
yes HID
Internet Speed
12 mb up
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Norton 360
slightly off center
VIP Member
Guru
Gold Member
That was the plan. :thumb:
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Asus
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2