Hello, can I upgrade Win 8.1 Core OEM to 8.1 Pro? I bought a new laptop with preinstalled Win 8.1 Core and updated it to Update 1. Can I upgrade to Win 8.1 Pro Update 1 without losing data, programs, drivers etc.? What do I need? I have Windows 8.1 Professional VL w. Update.x64.German.MSDN.4050427 but I guess this is not the right one. Thx
How do I do this? @EFA11: Uninstalling preinstalled McAfee was the first I did. Edit: Ok, google helps. Thank you!
OK, seems to be complicated enough. 1) I found a tool called Windows 8 Product Key Viewer. 2) I have a paper card that came with the laptop with a windows sticker and a product key on it. Is this key not enough? It's not the same key shown by the above tool though. Edit: I checked the Key of the above tool and it is the same than the one from RWeverything. So it should be correct. What I don't understand is what the key on the paper card is for.
Seems to be similiar to the key printed on the COA sticker for Win 7 OEM systems. The system still used a generic OEM:SLP key, which is different. That key can be used in a worst case scenario (i.e. replacing the motherboard) to activate the system via phone .
What is that ? Heard the term first time. PS: How are you doing now buddy? Long time no talk. How's big red? Was hoping to connect with him but Kat is gone. You have a way to connect with him still?
Win 8.1 to Win 8 Pro Hi there; just wondering is I activate using the toolkit, will I be able to upgrade to Win 10 Pro without issues; I have a Lenovo All-in-one PC which is pre-installed with Win 8.1