8.1 Install/Activation for the $39.99 upgrade key.

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by mike.olson.ga, Sep 3, 2013.

  1. mike.olson.ga

    mike.olson.ga MDL Novice

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    So, yeah. I upgraded from 7 to 8 on that $39.99 promo special, so I have a legit 8 Pro key. Is there any way to use the Pro RTM 8.1 ISO to upgrade or clean install 8.1 and be able to activate?

    To complicate matters, I've gone through 3 motherboards and used the same key on all 3 so I've had to call Microsoft actually twice to phone activate (automated method).

    Sorry if this has been answered already, I looked around for awhile and couldn't find anything regarding the promo upgrade key.
     
  2. terrance

    terrance MDL Novice

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  3. mike.olson.ga

    mike.olson.ga MDL Novice

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    Did you do a clean install or upgrade install?
     
  4. terrance

    terrance MDL Novice

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    I did both actually, both worked fine, 2 different keys though.
     
  5. mike.olson.ga

    mike.olson.ga MDL Novice

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    Thanks for the info.