So I don't remember how I did it exacly, but back when Win8 first launched, people could obtain legitimite Win8 Pro Keys with Media Center for free, from MS (a strange loophole). So I did that on 1 machine, and wondering if: A - It's safe to update to 8.1...I don't know if MS blacklisted these keys B - Format and activate with that key in the future, or wheather that's where it would stop
A - yes B - Yes .. deactivate the key on your W8 install before format and install with generic key on your W8.1 install and then change key to your windows 8 update key Deactivation : Press Windows key + X Click Comman Prompt (Admin) At the command prompt, type: slmgr.vbs -upk If you add this to "sources" folder from the install retail media you will get a "skip" to click on when prompted for a key in your windows 8.1 install .. If you need help with how to do this just say so Code: [EditionID] Professional [Channel] Retail [VL] 0
Thanks! just checking though..by generic key, do you mean a KMS key? Are machines licensed this way still connecting to a KMS server? edit: Thanks! I'm not planning to format soon, but good to know that the keys weren't blacklisted or anything....MS WERE giving them out after all =)