[How To] Activate Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center RTM

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  1. srisan

    srisan MDL Member

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  2. Garbellano

    Garbellano MDL Addicted

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    I wonder why there are a few ppl that can activate 8.1 using KMS.Server.Service.Config.v6.1 and there are a lot of ppl that cant activate using all the steps shown. Where are we failing?
     
  3. srisan

    srisan MDL Member

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    try my steps if possible :D

    tested myself 2 tyms now trying with free key i wil update u in 10 mins
     
  4. Windows_enthu

    Windows_enthu MDL Novice

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    Guys, I will like to clarify, just using the KSS thing with the leaked install keys will activate the installation....? It's confusing
     
  5. s1ave77

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    Nope...you´ll need legit Retail key to activate.
     
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  6. Abhijeet Mitter

    Abhijeet Mitter MDL Junior Member

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    sir, can I activate win 8.1 pro rtm x86 with kms server service config v6.1?
    and what Is the legit retail key?
     
  7. ps2stuff

    ps2stuff MDL Novice

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    Where is the data.dat file to download??
     
  8. Windows_enthu

    Windows_enthu MDL Novice

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    I have an activated copy of Win 8 Pro (that used KMS to activate), then upgraded to WMC with free key from last year. In this case, should I clean install, or in-place upgrade, and use what keys to ensure the activation is a success?:confused:
     
  9. Windows_enthu

    Windows_enthu MDL Novice

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    waiting for your answer as well. I have the free key
     
  10. s1ave77

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    Not shure whether an upgrade will work atm, had no luck so far. Some more should confirm that it´s possible to activate a direct ProWMC install. For me a created ProWMC ISO refused all my keys.

    Installed Pro in Auditmode, activated with Retail Key via phone, then upgraded with my free WMC key to ProWMC and at least Sysprep/Generalize and captured the install as WIM.
    When installing from this, the ProWMC accepts all my keys. What a long way to go...:cool2:.

    Installing Pro with Default Retail Key, than upgrading with Default ProfessionalWMC Retail Key and than entering the free WMC key is working here flawlessly.
     
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  11. srisan

    srisan MDL Member

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    my friend lap sucks just wait taking lot of time to add features
    upgrade again from 8.1 because first time i upgrade from 8 so i got phone activation page not enter new key page after adding wmc using default key
     
  12. MrChris

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    In order to activate a Win8.1 machine via KMS wouldnt we need a KMS host that is running KMS v6? Or will a KMS v5 host activate a win8.1 client?
     
  13. Windows_enthu

    Windows_enthu MDL Novice

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    #213 Windows_enthu, Aug 30, 2013
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    It seems pro default retail key, default WMC key is the way I need to go, clean install. Both keys should be done offline first? WMC key needs to be connected online to activated? thanks! edit : sorry, btw can you provide the last set of codes for both default keys for both for reference, so that it's easier for people to reference which default keys to look for? Edit 2 : default Pro : - C9WKB and default pro WMC -JK7QT ?
     
  14. s1ave77

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    V6...unfortunately.
     
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  15. manu198045

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    Dear All,

    While trying to activate using Phone Activation, dialing UK number. But when I press "1" in keyboard as well as on the screen, the automated message says "no key pressed". What do I do ?

    Thanks in advance.

    Manu
     
  16. naseap

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    #218 naseap, Aug 30, 2013
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    I tried the method in the first post but am getting the same errors with WMC when entering my upgrade key. I formatted and installed 8.1 pro again and activated using a legit dreamspark key. Have to do without MWC for now. Can I now add WMC on an activated system and use my WMC upgrade key. I hate to add WMC and it does not activate, then have to format again.
     
  17. srisan

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    everything fine instead of cmd prompt u can enter key in pc settings activation page and for me do need data file and all :D 3 times worked
     
  18. jdawg334

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