Solved Unable to use Windows 8 OEM key with windows 8.1 trial

rentanerd

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Upgraded to Windows 8.1 from Windows store. Can't use refresh or reset anymore.

Installed Windows 8.1 trial. Can't use Windows 8 OEM key to activate it.

Attempted to install windows 8 from Microsoft site, so I could use my Windows 8 OEM key, however, won't accept key on site because it says it is not a retail key.

How can I get Windows 8 back on my computer, activated with my OEM key?

If I do that then I guess I can upgrade it again from the Windows store to Windows 8.1

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MSI GT70
    CPU
    I7-3630QM
    Memory
    16GB
    Browser
    FIREFOX
    Antivirus
    WEBROOT
What was the original OS the PC came with?

Do you have the original recovery media that should have been created after purchase, and if not you should be able to purchase recovery media fro the manufacturer.

A recovery to factory state should be one option provided you have the Recovery Media. I am sure there are other options although a little more involved.

Check out some of the other threads regarding similar issues.

http://www.eightforums.com/general-...-get-working-windows-8-0-iso-branded-oem.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 64, LT -Windows 10 Home 64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP 500-075 Desktop + HP 15-f018dx Laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2 GHz Quad Core/ LT - i3-4030U 1.9 GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxcon Joshua-H61-uATX
    Memory
    8 GB/ LT - 6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD (DX10.1)
    Sound Card
    Integrated IDT 92HD73E
    Hard Drives
    1T HDD, 16G Sandisk Cache Drive, 2T Seagate 3.0 External
    Keyboard
    Wireless
    Mouse
    Wireless
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Norton 360
    Other Info
    CyberPower UPS, Macrium Backup, Revo Pro, Malwarebytes Premium
Original operating system

Windows 8 standard edition OEM key. Thank you for the advice, I am going to order a disc from the manufacturer.

RENTANERD
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MSI GT70
    CPU
    I7-3630QM
    Memory
    16GB
    Browser
    FIREFOX
    Antivirus
    WEBROOT
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