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

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  1. Yen

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    This method uses a shared data.dat. Unique activation related files such as serials or activation data are not allowed to share.
    data.dat that contains generic default keys are allowed to share, though.
     
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  2. daryld

    daryld MDL Novice

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    using the method posted by clockmaker i get the error running on a computer that is a microsoft windows non core edition any ideas?
     
  3. srisan

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    u hhave free wmc key? jus replace data.at se the post then u wont get any error
     
  4. dunkleybwoy

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    So I have activated with the Media Center key. Now how do I manually back up my activation? Is it the same as Windows 8?
     
  5. daryld

    daryld MDL Novice

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    yes i followed his post exactly and put in my free wmc key but as i click on the last option where you activate the error i get is about it being a non core edition :(
     
  6. Mitsubu

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    thanks alot for this!
     
  7. manu198045

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    Dear Yen,

    I have tried phone activation through skype. After pressing "one" the automated message says "No key pressed". Tried both on keyboard and on screen provided by skype and windows.

    Any Help???:confused:

    Thanks in advance

    Regards

    Manu
     
  8. qaj1shi

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    where is the data.dat file??
     
  9. s1ave77

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    These are not allowed to share according to Yen and the forun rules.

    Or do you mean on your system?
     
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  10. leanduy

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    C:\Windows\System32\spp\store\2.0
     
  11. srisan

    srisan MDL Member

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    fr me call not even going skype credit hw did u make ?
     
  12. qaj1shi

    qaj1shi MDL Senior Member

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    I don't know... :( I had W8.1 Pro x64 activated by phone but when I upgraded to Pro WMC it got blacklisted!

    Now I don't know where I can find that file? :eek:
     
  13. s1ave77

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    Geeeeez....at least try minimum punctuation. It´s hard to understand your posts.
     
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  14. manu198045

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    #255 manu198045, Aug 30, 2013
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    But you said you are activated. Just select country and dial number. You have to choose the toll free number. My Case even if i press "1" for home user it is not accepting. Tried in 3 different computer.

    No body is bothered to answer my question or give any ideas. Okay guys you enjoy:confused:

    Manu
     
  15. THEVAN3D

    THEVAN3D MDL Novice

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    excuse me, but i suppose you guys have already activated your 8.1s that way.. i mean adding media center features and stuff.



    but i cant figure out where to get that data.dat file.

    am i missing something? is there a link that i cant see or will i get that file automatically after adding media center?
     
  16. s1ave77

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    It´s not allowed to share them publicily.
     
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  17. ashoktvm

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    then use the key pad in skype
     
  18. efes34

    efes34 MDL Senior Member

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    If i will no activate w8.1 pro with WMC >Whats happened
     
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  19. s1ave77

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    Found the posts :good3::


     
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