I have three different WMC keys but, am waiting for the ISO. Will surely test them when I get to test the leaked build and report back here.
You *may* need a legit Windows 8 key to use first before attempting WMC. Still, if you try that know we're not responsible if your key(s) get blacklisted.
You can't install directly to a ProWMC index. YOu have to install Pro, activate, then use the wuapp "add features" button to upgrade to prowmc *You can save activation and restore to a fresh install later though...
Can we use the boot folder from another build to get rid of the fish? If so, we should be good to go.
I have a legit retail install. I wonder what would happen if I would do an uppgrade when the ISO is released...
Probably a legit Windows 8 serial (either Core or Pro, depending which you've installed). It's up to you if you have a legit key and want to risk it.
Just copy the bootres.dll from Windows 8. Worked fine for me in the preview (You'll have to take ownership, location is c:\windows\boot\resources)
Install went flawlessly: Code: ====================================================================================== OS-Version: Windows 8.1 Pro found OS-Architecture: x64 ====================================================================================== Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Software licensing service version: 6.3.9600.16384 Name: Windows(R), Professional edition Description: Windows(R) Operating System, VOLUME_KMSCLIENT channel Activation ID: c06b6981-d7fd-4a35-b7b4-054742b7af67 Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f Extended PID: 06401-02615-000-000000-03-1031-9600.0000-2402013 Product Key Channel: Volume:GVLK Installation ID: 303097122000231380184119657159497564657943243913375701868404720 Partial Product Key: 9D6T9 License Status: Notification Notification Reason: 0xC004F056. Remaining Windows rearm count: 1000 Remaining SKU rearm count: 1001 Trusted time: 28.08.2013 22:00:26 Configured Activation Type: All Please use slmgr.vbs /ato to activate and update KMS client information in order to upd ate values. Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Windows(R), Professional edition: Windows is in Notification mode Press any key to continue . . . Only issue so far...no .NET 3.5 Install so far. Neither via Win Update nor via DISM.