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My windows 8.1 when i checked the system properties and it says that it is activated.

what do you mean?

:thumbsup: no.. i used the update key because i have read from other sites that embed key will not be accepted. but when installation is done. i activate it through the internet. and uerika!! Windows 8.1 activated. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the help guys!! Cheers!! Problem solved.. now running windows 8.1

does it work fine with the oem windows 8 key? i only have the oem. not the full product key

is this the windows 8.1? is there a windows 8 dvd?

can you give me a link where to download or to get the hash value for that file so i can check if my downloaded iso is same with your suggested copy of windows 8. thanks.

As to what Theog is suggesting, i dont know what to do, i can't input a serial key because it is automatically getting the serial and keeps on returning that it does not match. and if i do a format the HDD (using disk manager) will that resolve my problem? i think not a solution for that.. Still...

the unit was bought in Dubai which came with the pre installed windows 8 single language. But i used the iso that i downloaded from the torrent to repair my laptop before. Just repair because when i click the install button it will always show me a message that the serial key does not match any...

It does not ask what version i would like to install

Thanks for all the replies. That was helpful, now i only need to know how to install the windows 8. i would prefer a clean install if it is possible by using the OEM.

Thanks for all the replies, now i only need is on how to clean install it when it always prompt me that the key does not match any of the version in the installation media. even i used the installation media before for repairing the computer(Repair your computer) the option that comes along with...

Then how can i change the BIOS mode to UEFI from legacy mode?

Yes it is set by default but the one who formatted the laptop changed it to legacy and secure boot is dissabled. I don't know how to change this since the settings under "advance startup" >> trouleshoot >> uefi firmware settings is now hidden and i can't find it anywhere. please see the attached...

I would like to clean install it, because the current OS is Windows 8 pro and unlicensed. There is no other option than "Install". When i clicked the "Install" button it checks the serial key and messaged me "the key does not match ... blah blah blah . Please enter a new key."

Great, now i am able to boot using the USB thumb drive. Wll, alphanumeric is right, it does not need the uefi of the bios to be able to give the serial key. But now, the installation is telling me that the serial key does not match the installation software. I used the installation software...

i've done "set to optimized defaults" for the bios but nothing has changed. still can't add a boot device of a usb thumb drive. can't even have the option to choose the boot device. the boot device that is read is the main hdd and the dvd rom.

Yeah exactly what i am doing, but my bios settings hinders me from booting up with the use of the USB thumb drive. and with the current bios settings i am not sure if the serial key of the oem is still there and would be used if i install the windows 8. i'will try using the DVD process on...

having a bios password doesnot show more options (in my case) nothing has changed. i downloaded the iso here Windows 8 (x64) - DVD (English) (download torrent) - TPB

David, the bios wont let me change the boot menu. Before it was stolen i am able to add a boot device but now i can't add a boot device. and i cannot see anymore the boot menu option. I made a multiboot flashdrive that consist the windows 8 that i downloaded, i cannot boot to that device. i was...