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I have a quick question.  I have windows 8.1 installed, windows 8 came with my PC, I installed 8.1 when it came out.  Reading stuff here I was able to figure out, I can install 8.1 and use the generic keys, then active using my BIOS key.  

 

However, I don't have a windows 8.1 dvd.  My key can't be used to download it from microsofts website.   So a friend of mine ripped their dvd "Supposedly".     

 

Is there a way I can check it to see if it is legit and not edited in any way?  They are not local so I cannot go get the DVD from them.

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However, I don't have a windows 8.1 dvd.  My key can't be used to download it from microsofts website.

If your PC came with Windows 8, you should be able to get Windows 8 installation media from Microsoft here. Then install Windows 8 and upgrade to 8.1 again.

If your PC came with Windows 8, you should be able to get Windows 8 installation media from Microsoft here. Then install Windows 8 and upgrade to 8.1 again.

OEM keys cannot be used for retail. So I cannot use mine there.

 

Edit:

 

Just tried again to be sure.

 

"This key cannot be used for retail".

Edited by Dane

Ok checking the setup file it's version number 6.3.9600.16384 

 

and says in the setup process this. 

EULAID:WinBlue_R8_1_ED_PS_V_en-us
This version of setup does NOT ask for any keys and I'm not sure if it's reading my BIOS key or what.

 

 

Another version, that I have to put in the generic windows key is:

EULAID:WinBlue_R8_2_ED_CC_R_en-us

methinks your 8.1 is a volume license.(system builders)..which is why no key and I would get rid of if you don't have said license from Microsoft, I don;t think your friend did u any favors

That's what I think.

Now the second one I listed asks for a key. So it accepts the generic key so I assume that's safe. I'd use the guide here. Install it using the generic keys. Switch keys after install and enter my key that came with my PC and activate it.

  • 2 months later...

So I am still having issues.  Anyone able to help with this?

 

I got a copy of a regular Windows 8 from (Hopefully that's allowed here).  

 

I download it and it doesn't ask for my Key,  it says "Windows 8:  Thank you for choosing a compute preinstalled with Microsoft Windows 8".  I assume this is legit and it's reading my OEM key, correct? 

 

 

If this doesn't work, I am going to go spend $100 at walmart and buy Windows 8.1, even though windows 8 came with my PC, the running around trying to do a complete fresh install is really ridiculous. 

 

The Setup.exe shows a file version of 6.2.9200.16384 Date Modified 7/26/2012 423am

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