Can a Update Key used for already installed Windows 8

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by robonzio, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. robonzio

    robonzio MDL Junior Member

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    I want to buy the Upgrade offer but i dont want to reinstall windows 8 again. So my question is is it possible to just change the GLVK to the Upgrade Key via slmgr.vbs -ipk YOUR-UPGRADE-KEY-HERE ?
     
  2. Josh Cell

    Josh Cell MDL Developer

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  3. TheMarine

    TheMarine MDL Novice

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    I simply input my new w8 key on my w8 pro, and now activated with no end date, so I would say yes. As a side note, lost my ability to use the classic start menu - working on that...

    Semper Fi,

    Ray
     
  4. NotRight

    NotRight MDL Novice

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    My Windows8 Pro will not take the Upgrade Key.
    "this specified product key can only be used for upgrading, not for clean installations."

    It may be dependent on the media used for the install.
    I have not tried to activate with the media associated with the purchase.
     
  5. robonzio

    robonzio MDL Junior Member

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    have you tried that what mention in another thread
    I cant try it out myself now cause have to wait for next week till i can buy windows