Hello ms-7, I downloaded Windows 8.1 core/pro, and when i installed it required serial key and registration during a installation. Is it normal ? Thanks.
I guess by ''registration'' he means the MS account one. Just enter syntactically correct, but invalid information, the Setup will allow creating a local account, then.
So, If I'm understanding correctly - Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Pro VL are basically the same in the end if using KMS?
yup, the biggest difference is with a VL edition, you do not need to input an install key to install.
Hey all, Sorry to be a pain, but I have a question concerning Windows 8. Does the VL (Volume Licensing version) not have Windows Media Center? I ask because I looked at the FAQ on the very first post of this thread. It reads... "What's the Difference Between VL and Retail ? A. See here for comprehensive detail, some major points are VL can be activated by KMS whereas Retail can't. Pro VL has no ability to upgrade to ProWMC whereas Retail Pro can. Retail edition can easily be converted to VL by inserting (valid) KMS Key." I'm not exactly sure how to take that. If I want Windows Media Center, then it sounds like I need Retail and not VL??? I have so much to learn! I basically want Windows 8.1 64 bit with Windows Media Center. I'm not sure what version that would be and what activation route I would need to take. Thanks!
Yes, VL-activated 8.1 builds cannot use Add Features. Two things can happen: 1. If the ISO/media you installed from was the regular, non-VL type, you will get an error message. 2. If you installed using the special Pro VL ISO/media, there isn't any "Add Features" line at all.
Nearly correct...you can install but not activate afterwards . Edit: On non-VL installs, that are VL activated.
Nope, on 8.1 (not 8.0) you'll downright receive an error message ("You cannot add features to this installation of Windows" or the like). 8.0 did let you proceed, just doesn't activate.
Oh boy... now I'm even more confused. So there is basically no way to get Windows 8 and Windows Media Center working?
Here is en-GB Windows 8.1 Pro RETAIL With GA Rollup 1 ISO [x86/x64] (from MS via WindowsSetupBox.exe) MOD EDIT: If it's filtered it's filtered for a reason. In this case that page links to phone activation, which uses stolen keys. Can someone upload en-US Windows 8.1 Pro RETAIL With GA Rollup 1 x86/x64 ISOs? Thanks.
I am going to install fresh windows 8.1 pro vl x64 GA (in first page) on my 3 machines on this friday... So my questions is, I know that this version(first page) is now the latest official release from microsoft. And update 1 is coming too so clearly I wont able to install it fresh because it'll take a time for msdn to make a 8.1 vl pro depending that future update. Will I be able to install the future final update from windows update with this latest release 8.1 GA (first page)? I know that this future (update 1) will on windows update not on windows store..