Windows 8.1: What enterprise users need to know

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by nenadso, Oct 18, 2013.

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  1. coleoptere2007

    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    #21 coleoptere2007, Oct 19, 2013
    You can upgrade yourself but you need a Win8.1 key after to activate :)
     
  2. heffeque

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    #22 heffeque, Oct 19, 2013
    Thanks for the quick reply.

    So my previous 8 key isn't valid for 8.1?
     
  3. coleoptere2007

    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    #23 coleoptere2007, Oct 19, 2013
    I think no
     
  4. MSDNAA

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    #24 MSDNAA, Oct 19, 2013
    You can't upgrade to 8.1 Enterprise using your 8 Enterprise MAK/KMS Key. You need a genuine 8.1 Enterprise MAK/KMS Key in order to upgrade. Check with your company they should have 8.1 MAK and KMS Key.

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  5. heffeque

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    #25 heffeque, Oct 19, 2013
    Thanks. I'll keep that in mind (taking into consideration that I won't be near IT in at least 2 weeks, and I guess that Windows will complain about the activation before 2 weeks).
     
  6. Outcast

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    #26 Outcast, Oct 19, 2013
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    I have question regarding 8.1 Enterprise. Right now my user account is tag to a domain login. Will I lose my account if I do an in-place upgrade due to 8.1 'forceful' nature of linking it to a Microsoft Account?

    I lost my local account on another Window 8 installation after doing an in-place upgrade to 8.1.

    ~Update~

    Never mind, I got my answer. One can upgrade to Win8.1 without losing your domain account (Win8.1 will not ask you to create/enter a Microsoft account).
     
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