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I have had a problem on one of my PC's.
I downloaded the Windows 8.1 Pro ISO from the Microsoft site, did a clean install with the install key found on this forum, I then activated it with my Windows 8 key, so far so good. Next I added the Media Centre using the key I got FOC when Windows 8 was initially launched, restarted the Computer only to be told that I needed to activate Windows, basically I lost the activation of my Windows 8.1.
I thought, maybe I had done something wrong. so I undertook all of the above a second time, a fresh install of Windows 8.1, which I activated, then added the Media and unfortunately I have had the same message, I need to activate windows.
I am now looking at undertaking yet another fresh install, unless I can find a walk around the activation issue.
ANY HELP would be appreciated.
Thanks
Syd
I downloaded the Windows 8.1 Pro ISO from the Microsoft site, did a clean install with the install key found on this forum, I then activated it with my Windows 8 key, so far so good. Next I added the Media Centre using the key I got FOC when Windows 8 was initially launched, restarted the Computer only to be told that I needed to activate Windows, basically I lost the activation of my Windows 8.1.
I thought, maybe I had done something wrong. so I undertook all of the above a second time, a fresh install of Windows 8.1, which I activated, then added the Media and unfortunately I have had the same message, I need to activate windows.
I am now looking at undertaking yet another fresh install, unless I can find a walk around the activation issue.
ANY HELP would be appreciated.
Thanks
Syd
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro & Windows 7 X64 Ultimate
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Self Build
- CPU
- i7 2600k Clocked at 45 + Noctua DH-14 Cooler
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte P67a-UD4-B3
- Memory
- Kingston Hyper X 8GB 1600mhz Kit
- Graphics Card(s)
- MSI R9 280X 3G Gaming
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Benq
- Hard Drives
- Samsung SSD X3
- PSU
- Corsair 650W
- Case
- Lian-Li
- Keyboard
- Microsoft
- Mouse
- Gigabyte
- Browser
- IE
- Antivirus
- M/S Defender