Solved Activate retail Windows 8.1 with Windows 8 Product key.

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    Windows 10
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Hi.
As i understang from search and google that its impossible to get legit win8if i have pre-installed key fromanother pc.
story is that i have 2 windows7 keys, but my friend bought new pc with pre-installed win8. He didnt like it and ishare one of my win7 keys and get from him win 8 key, what we get from bios by rwtool. But i dont have a recovery dvd, so i try few from network but key didnt work. Is there any solution for that? Thanks in advance.
 

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    Win7
Hi.
As i understang from search and google that its impossible to get legit win8if i have pre-installed key fromanother pc.
story is that i have 2 windows7 keys, but my friend bought new pc with pre-installed win8. He didnt like it and ishare one of my win7 keys and get from him win 8 key, what we get from bios by rwtool. But i dont have a recovery dvd, so i try few from network but key didnt work. Is there any solution for that? Thanks in advance.

The Product Key will only work on your friend's new pc.
 

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Hi.
As i understang from search and google that its impossible to get legit win8if i have pre-installed key fromanother pc.
story is that i have 2 windows7 keys, but my friend bought new pc with pre-installed win8. He didnt like it and ishare one of my win7 keys and get from him win 8 key, what we get from bios by rwtool. But i dont have a recovery dvd, so i try few from network but key didnt work. Is there any solution for that? Thanks in advance.

The Product Key will only work on your friend's new pc.

so, the only posibilty where OS runs is on that machine where it was installed and no other solutions how to get OS running on diferent PC? its sad.
 

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My Computer

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    Windows 10
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    Laptop
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    Lenovo G580
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    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
no other solutions how to get OS running on diferent PC?

Installation and activation should succeed, but it is contrary to the terms and conditions of the license (UEFI firmware embedded Windows 8 product key).

http://www.eightforums.com/installa...sfer-new-windows-8-1-computer.html#post343592

Pre-Installed OEM:
http://www.eightforums.com/general-support/10837-windows-8-eula.html#post129482

microsoft said:
Can I transfer the software to another user?
You may transfer the software directly to another user, only with the licensed computer. The transfer must include the software, proof of purchase, and, if provided with the computer, an authentic Windows label such as the certificate of authenticity label including the product key. You may not keep any copies of the software or any earlier version. Before any permitted transfer, the other party must agree that this agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.
 

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http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/D/4/3D42BDC2-6725-4B29-B75A-A5B04179958B/Reimaging.pdf

OEM Specific Information
Organizations do not have the right to reimage by using OEM media.
An OEM image can only be preloaded on a PC by the OEM during manufacturing. An image can be individually recovered by the organization (or a service provider it chooses) by using the recovery media. The OEM recovery media should match the product

As with all OEM manufacturer's PC to do a clean install, you use the OEM recovery media.

To do a custom clean install on OEM manufacturer's PC, as you would do on self-build you need to buy a Product Key.

The only legal download:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html
You will need to buy a Product Key to download.
 

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As with all OEM manufacturer's PC to do a clean install, you use the OEM recovery media.

To do a custom clean install on OEM manufacturer's PC, as you would do on self-build you need to buy a Product Key.

The only legal download:
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 ISO - Download or Create
You will need to buy a Product Key to download.



What exactly is meant by " You will need to buy a Product Key " ?
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Win 8.1.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Z710 #59400485
    CPU
    i7-4700MQ
    Motherboard
    LENOVO Durian 7A1
    Memory
    8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4600
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    17.3" FHD LED Glossy Wedge
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
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    1TB 5400 RPM

    WDC WD10JPCX-24UE4T0
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    4 Cell 41 Watt Hour Lithium-Ion
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    Lenovo
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    Air in, Air out.
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    Logitech usb
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    M$ Arc
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    60 down- 25 up
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    MBAM Pro, SAS Pro, Revo Pro.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple Mac Pro 5.1 (2012)
    CPU
    DODECA @ 2.66 GHz
    Motherboard
    MP 5.1
    Memory
    24 GB @ 1333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX-670-4GB-FTW-PC & ATI XT 2600 HD Mac
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO's 500GB @ Apricorn Velocity DUO x2 PCIe
    Case
    The most beautiful IMHO
    Keyboard
    Wired
    Mouse
    Mighty Mouse
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security Pro
As with all OEM manufacturer's PC to do a clean install, you use the OEM recovery media.

To do a custom clean install on OEM manufacturer's PC, as you would do on self-build you need to buy a Product Key.

The only legal download:
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 ISO - Download or Create
You will need to buy a Product Key to download.



What exactly is meant by " You will need to buy a Product Key " ?

Doe's this mean I have to buy a Retail copy of Windows to get the key ?
Or how do I Buy just another key ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Z710 #59400485
    CPU
    i7-4700MQ
    Motherboard
    LENOVO Durian 7A1
    Memory
    8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" FHD LED Glossy Wedge
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400 RPM

    WDC WD10JPCX-24UE4T0
    PSU
    4 Cell 41 Watt Hour Lithium-Ion
    Case
    Lenovo
    Cooling
    Air in, Air out.
    Keyboard
    Logitech usb
    Mouse
    M$ Arc
    Internet Speed
    60 down- 25 up
    Browser
    Firefox - newest
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    MBAM Pro, SAS Pro, Revo Pro.
As with all OEM manufacturer's PC to do a clean install, you use the OEM recovery media.

To do a custom clean install on OEM manufacturer's PC, as you would do on self-build you need to buy a Product Key.

The only legal download:
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 ISO - Download or Create
You will need to buy a Product Key to download.



What exactly is meant by " You will need to buy a Product Key " ?

Doe's this mean I have to buy a Retail copy of Windows to get the key ?
Or how do I Buy just another key ?

Mate I would personally give it a week or two before spending money, the issue may be corrected or turn out to be a peripheral or some kind of software you have blocking it. If you've paid once already, why pay again unless yo really need to. You're safe for a while as it is?
 

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    Asus Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 CMY32GX3M4A1866C9 1866MH
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x Crappy GeForce GT 640 2GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    I haz lollies ..
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x LG / 2 x Samsung 21 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    Crispy
    Hard Drives
    2 x Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO (OS / Other)
    1 x Kingston 120G HyperX SSD (Swap)
    3 x Seagate SATA III 2TB Barracuda (Data Drives)
    1 x Seagate SATA III 1TB Barracuda (Media to XBox)
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    NZXT Phantom 820 White Full Tower
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    Logitech G19
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    Logitech G700 / Logitech T650 Touchpad Thingy
    Internet Speed
    ADSL 2+ (Australian version ... lol)
    Browser
    All of them
    Antivirus
    Nortons IS
    Other Info
    This one time at band camp ...
As with all OEM manufacturer's PC to do a clean install, you use the OEM recovery media.

To do a custom clean install on OEM manufacturer's PC, as you would do on self-build you need to buy a Product Key.

The only legal download:
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 ISO - Download or Create
You will need to buy a Product Key to download.



What exactly is meant by " You will need to buy a Product Key " ?

Doe's this mean I have to buy a Retail copy of Windows to get the key ?
Or how do I Buy just another key ?

Mate I would personally give it a week or two before spending money, the issue may be corrected or turn out to be a peripheral or some kind of software you have blocking it. If you've paid once already, why pay again unless yo really need to. You're safe for a while as it is?

I would like to add a SSD and do a clean install, but the key in the BIOS will not work for a download of a ISO.

This is why I asked about the key. I can't find an answer for this.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Z710 #59400485
    CPU
    i7-4700MQ
    Motherboard
    LENOVO Durian 7A1
    Memory
    8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" FHD LED Glossy Wedge
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400 RPM

    WDC WD10JPCX-24UE4T0
    PSU
    4 Cell 41 Watt Hour Lithium-Ion
    Case
    Lenovo
    Cooling
    Air in, Air out.
    Keyboard
    Logitech usb
    Mouse
    M$ Arc
    Internet Speed
    60 down- 25 up
    Browser
    Firefox - newest
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    MBAM Pro, SAS Pro, Revo Pro.
I have a question....

When installing on a OEM machine (that came with no disk): I have the OEM key extracted and the machine came with Windows 8. Recently it upgraded from Windows Store and it's running 8.1.

When I test the OEM key on a VBox machine with Windows Single Language ISO, the key fails.
Does it need to be done only on THE SAID computer for it to work?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
When I test the OEM key on a VBox machine with Windows Single Language ISO, the key fails.

Do not test the activation on the second computer (for example VirtualBox or VMware Player), because then you have to call the activation robot.

http://www.eightforums.com/installa...sfer-new-windows-8-1-computer.html#post343592

If you receive an error message: This key didn't work, please check it and try again, or try a different key.

Select Cancel.

Now you will see text that says: This product key is being used on another PC. Please try a different key.

Then you need select Call support.

NOTE: The activation robot asks you how many PCs you have installed Windows on. The correct answer is number 1.

 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G580
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
Ok, so from my understanding... when it finds the OEM key laying on UEFI, it automagically bypasses all this... of course, when installing on the proper OEM machine... right?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
I have a question....

When installing on a OEM machine (that came with no disk): I have the OEM key extracted and the machine came with Windows 8. Recently it upgraded from Windows Store and it's running 8.1.

When I test the OEM key on a VBox machine with Windows Single Language ISO, the key fails.
Does it need to be done only on THE SAID computer for it to work?

Ok, so from my understanding... when it finds the OEM key laying on UEFI, it automagically bypasses all this... of course, when installing on the proper OEM machine... right?

No, you can not transfer the OS to a new PC, as this is a OEM manufacturer's PC licence.

Microsoft said:
Can I transfer the software to another user? You may transfer the software directly to another user, only with the licensed computer. The transfer must include the software, proof of purchase, and, if provided with the computer, an authentic Windows label such as the certificate of authenticity label including the product key. You may not keep any copies of the software or any earlier version. Before any permitted transfer, the other party must agree that this agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.
 

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
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