Upgrade from 90 day eval?

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The Windows 8 upgrade assistant isn't letting me upgrade. The message is:

Sorry, Windows 8 isn't available for online purchase in the country/ region you're in.

I'm running the 90 day Enterprise eval. Is that the problem?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio Duo 11
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" touch screen w/ digitizer & Asus 27" external monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    Slider keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech T650 Touchpad & Microsoft Touch Mouse
The Windows 8 upgrade assistant isn't letting me upgrade. The message is:

Sorry, Windows 8 isn't available for online purchase in the country/ region you're in.

Some OP’s are having problems with ZIP CODE’s.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
You CANNOT upgrade from the Enterprise eval version. You absolutely have to start over with a clean load, Microsoft was pretty clear about this.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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.
The Windows 8 upgrade assistant isn't letting me upgrade. The message is:

Sorry, Windows 8 isn't available for online purchase in the country/ region you're in.

I'm running the 90 day Enterprise eval. Is that the problem?

I had the same problem. I couldn't complete the Upgrade Assistant process from a PC with the Win 8 Enterprise evaluation version installed. I got the same message. I was pretty sure that the downloaded copy was available in my country (the USA).

I went through the Upgrade Assistant process from a Win 7 machine, but stopped the final download. The email confirmation of the purchase included a link to a downloaded set-up utility (approx. 5MB). I was able to download and run that on the Win 8 Enterprise machine, ending up with the .iso. At no time was I offered a choice between the X86 and X64 versions; I started from a Win 7 X64 machine, so I suppose that I got X64 (as I wanted).

I haven't had time to go further. I hope that I won't have to re-install Win 7 to run the upgrade, but as far as I know, it will be required. (No hacks published for that yet, unfortunately.)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
An update:

The Win8 Pro Upgrade version installed over the Win8 Enterprise evaluation version without a hitch. The new Windows installation is activated.

Interestingly enough, while I used the installer to delete the HD partitions and reformat, the browser favorites and some other information was transferred to the new installation.

I was pleased to not install Win7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
An update:

The Win8 Pro Upgrade version installed over the Win8 Enterprise evaluation version without a hitch. The new Windows installation is activated.

Interestingly enough, while I used the installer to delete the HD partitions and reformat, the browser favorites and some other information was transferred to the new installation.

I was pleased to not install Win7.

So I assume you weren't given an option to keep your existing apps? I am expecting to do a mandatory clean install.

Let me know...

Edit: downloading now on my Windows 7/64 PC...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio Duo 11
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" touch screen w/ digitizer & Asus 27" external monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    Slider keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech T650 Touchpad & Microsoft Touch Mouse
An update:

The Win8 Pro Upgrade version installed over the Win8 Enterprise evaluation version without a hitch. The new Windows installation is activated.

Interestingly enough, while I used the installer to delete the HD partitions and reformat, the browser favorites and some other information was transferred to the new installation.

I was pleased to not install Win7.

So I assume you weren't given an option to keep your existing apps? I am expecting to do a mandatory clean install.

Let me know...

Edit: downloading now on my Windows 7/64 PC...

The option was present, but I didn't try it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
Ok, when the download is finished, where is the ISO file located?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio Duo 11
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" touch screen w/ digitizer & Asus 27" external monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    Slider keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech T650 Touchpad & Microsoft Touch Mouse

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
Ok, when the download is finished, where is the ISO file located?

There is none you have to create it from the downloaded files. Start the upgrade assistant, it comes up with three options, choose, nothing, the next screen comes up with three more options, choose install by creating media, which will give you the option to create an ISO file. Once you have created that do a right click on it and create your DVD.

Make sure to keep your key as well.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro/Windows 8 Pro/Windows 7 64 Bit64Bit/Windows XP
An update:

The Win8 Pro Upgrade version installed over the Win8 Enterprise evaluation version without a hitch. The new Windows installation is activated.

Interestingly enough, while I used the installer to delete the HD partitions and reformat, the browser favorites and some other information was transferred to the new installation.

I was pleased to not install Win7.

I was also like you on the 90 day enterprise version, and deleted my SSD partition and install Windows 8 Pro without problems. I was surprised that my favourites and so on like you came with the new installed Windows 8.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
Now I am doing the full Windows 8/64 Pro install from a thumb drive. Boy it sure takes a LONG time to fill up a thumb drive, not just building the installation from the ISO file, but backing up data files and the refresh image. I'll soon find out if I can use the fresh image created with the RTM 90 day eval. Fingers crossed!

In the future, I'll have to try a USB hard drive for backing up files...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio Duo 11
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" touch screen w/ digitizer & Asus 27" external monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    Slider keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech T650 Touchpad & Microsoft Touch Mouse
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