Deactivating product key

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Super Spartan, Aug 22, 2014.

  1. Super Spartan

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    #1 Super Spartan, Aug 22, 2014
    I deactivated / removed my product key as I had refunded it from the Windows Store and will be installing Windows 7 in 2 days

    I ran this command in DOS

    slmgr.vbs /upk


    but after rebooting Windows was activated again and the key came back

    how to get rid of it for good as this will hurt my refund process
     
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  2. NICK@NUMBER11

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    #2 NICK@NUMBER11, Aug 22, 2014
    I think that you would need to apply the install key in order to overwrite your own key, what version of windows 8.1 did you obtain core or pro?
     
  3. sunilk

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    #3 sunilk, Aug 22, 2014
    yes key will be retained when restarted
     
  4. Super Spartan

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    #4 Super Spartan, Aug 22, 2014 (OP)
    Pro bro, the Windows 8 Setup box downloaded the latest Windows 8.1 PRO ISO which includes Update 1

    Build version before any Windows updates was:

    9600.17031.amd64fre.winblue_gdr.140221-1952
     
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  5. Super Spartan

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    #5 Super Spartan, Aug 22, 2014 (OP)
    Yup, installing a default product key worked :)
     
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  6. NICK@NUMBER11

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    #6 NICK@NUMBER11, Aug 23, 2014
    glad to hear it worked for you :p