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

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  1. venq

    venq MDL Junior Member

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    and where is data.dat provided by NoOne2000 (where I can download it?).
     
  2. Yen

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    I have removed it since activation containing data are not allowed to share. You can do it (upgrade) without data.dat when having a legit key.
     
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  3. sandy7250

    sandy7250 MDL Novice

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    den how i can activate i have already updated to win 8.1 and den wmc wid ur method and now stuck widout activation ...
     
  4. TOMPPI

    TOMPPI MDL Novice

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    i can't activate windows 8.1 pro with my legit windows 8 wmc key Untitled.jpg
     
  5. NzNacer

    NzNacer MDL Member

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    Hey guys , i've succeeded to activate my windows 8.1 pro with a retail key from the net :) , but what i want to ask, if i'll upgrade to wmc with my offer key i'll be safe from blacklisted , and if yes how to do that , thanks
     
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  6. bolobosha

    bolobosha MDL Novice

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    please give a data.dat by NoOne2000 in pm or here
     
  7. KTr1sk

    KTr1sk MDL Junior Member

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    it is interesting I have two PCs in and one work without the "data.dat" but my second pc didnt work without copy data.dat and I have my personal wmc key...who knows...how many computers can one wmc retail key activate over phone?
     
  8. pezzonovante

    pezzonovante MDL Member

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    In the machine that worked without data.dat, did you upgrade from Win 8 ProWMC to Win 8.1 Pro? Or did you do a clean install?
     
  9. KTr1sk

    KTr1sk MDL Junior Member

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    the machine which work without data.dat ..have I tested activated over this tool
    KMS.Server.Service.Config.v6.1 and didnt go then I saw this topic and it activate without data.dat

    both computers where fresh install win8pro to win8.1 wmc...but in second pc i didnt "play" with KMS.Server.Service.Config.v6.1 thats all

    i dont know how is this possible?
     
  10. Yen

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    It is against the rules to post it here!!! Can't you read??? Make your own by using a retail key from the net somewhere!!!
     
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  11. NICK@NUMBER11

    NICK@NUMBER11 MDL Expert

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    #273 NICK@NUMBER11, Aug 30, 2013
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    ok i activated windows 8.1 with retail key and then upgraded with my free wmc key. activated via telephone and all working fine, so i created this setupcomplete to auto copy and install my windows 8.1 ...

    Code:
    @ECHO OFF
    cd %~dp0
    cscript %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxx
    net stop sppsvc
    net stop sppsvc
    del /s /f /q %systemroot%\system32\spp\store\2.0\*.dat
    del /ah /s /f /q %systemroot%\system32\spp\store\2.0\*.dat
    COPY /y data.dat %windir%\System32\spp\store\2.0\data.dat
    COPY /Y tokens.dat %windir%\System32\spp\store\2.0\tokens.dat
    attrib -R -A %systemroot%\system32\spp\store\2.0\*.dat /S
    cscript %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs /dlv
    RMDIR /S /Q "C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts"
    exit
    however it does work, and ideas... :confused:
    BTW i also enabled wmc within the install.wim
     
  12. Superfly

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  13. Superfly

    Superfly MDL Expert

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    Seems we're in for a torrid time .. what without OEM or KMS activation spoofing...many are scrambling for net retail keys...just a matter of time before a spate of deactivated issues pop-up :(
     
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  14. Yen

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    It is a special situation, the data.dat in this method is used to have it activated (fool the OS) to go on further to activate their own wmc upgrade key. It should be fine after. Anyway I cannot tolerate to have data.dat at MDL forums for download.

    One 'borrows' the activation to go on further, but finally does use the own serial...
     
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  15. greyaburton

    greyaburton MDL Addicted

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    #277 greyaburton, Aug 30, 2013
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    ive never used skype before.when i call it asks to push 1 .do i use the keyboard or the dial pad as i tried both and it did not work.thanks.when i googled it it said to select tools,then accessability.but that doesnt show when i click tools?
     
  16. orca99

    orca99 MDL Junior Member

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    You don't have a smartphone? Use skype from your phone if the computer does not work.
     
  17. WinDev

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    Don't try to activate via phone. I am trying in XP, 7 and 8 to activate and I fail too.
     
  18. greyaburton

    greyaburton MDL Addicted

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    #280 greyaburton, Aug 30, 2013
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    no.i dont have a cell.thanks.is there a toll free number to united kingdom i can use for regular land line?thanks.