Need help/advice for 8.1 preview

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  1. bug5

    bug5 MDL Novice

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    #1 bug5, Oct 2, 2013
    hi guys!
    ok, so the story is that I had Windows 8 kms activated then upgraded to WMC Professional with one of the free keys Microsoft gave out. In summer I've installed 8.1 preview and everything is all right.
    My question is: how can I revert back to windows 8 wmc professional or to upgrade to 8.1 RTM? This is a dilemma for me that I've been struggling with for the past few days :(
     
  2. bootstap

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    #2 bootstap, Oct 2, 2013
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    Code:
    forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/47611-Complete-Upgrade-from-Windows-8-1-Preview-to-Windows-8-1-RTM-without-loosing-files
     
  3. Paiva

    Paiva MDL Developer

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  4. bug5

    bug5 MDL Novice

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    #4 bug5, Oct 2, 2013
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    already tried that but it asks me for a valid product key to continue...
     
  5. bootstap

    bootstap MDL Member

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    #5 bootstap, Oct 2, 2013
    use installation key or kms one or add ei.cfg to iso.
     
  6. bug5

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    #6 bug5, Oct 2, 2013 (OP)
    well i've managed to upgrade it but now it says Windows is not activated...
     
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    bootstap MDL Member

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    #7 bootstap, Oct 2, 2013
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    Code:
    forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/47494-How-To-Activate-Windows-8-1-Pro-with-Media-Center-RTM
     
  8. bug5

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    #8 bug5, Oct 3, 2013
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    uff not working... because of the missing data.dat file... :(
     
  9. bootstap

    bootstap MDL Member

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    #9 bootstap, Oct 3, 2013
    have you backed up windows 8 wmc activation?
     
  10. bug5

    bug5 MDL Novice

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    #10 bug5, Oct 4, 2013 (OP)
    yup with Tokens Manager.
     
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    #11 bootstap, Oct 4, 2013