pre activating windows 8 (providing key at install already)

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  1. zombies4president

    zombies4president MDL Novice

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    #1 zombies4president, Jul 14, 2014
    hi guys i was wondering(im a noob) can i add my windows 8 pro key to the iso also can i add windows updates also.I have seen people on here talking about it but if you could point me towards a guide i would be grateful.Thanks:worthy:


    Edit: im planning on installing it in a few months to my new pc so i would like to get the updates and everything added
     
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    #2 Aemsa, Jul 14, 2014
    Just use a generic key, change to legit it once its installed.
     
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    #3 Yen, Jul 15, 2014
    Have you read the post at all? :rolleyes:
     
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    #6 zombies4president, Jul 15, 2014 (OP)
    Thanks.Much appreciated
     
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    #7 zombies4president, Jul 15, 2014 (OP)
    one more thing.Because i have windows 8 pro key not 8.1 can i set it activate automatically or would i need to use the generic key?
     
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    #8 s1ave77, Jul 15, 2014
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    Several ways to skin the cat ... :cool2:. To keep the ISO more generalized i use an ei.cfg file in the \sources\ folder to skip the key input:
    Code:
    [Channel]
Retail

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    Then activate afterwards.
     
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