Windows 8 KMS Activation

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  1. micallan_17

    micallan_17 MDL Novice

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    yeah, but some members still want to try that IMO they are free to do what ever they want to, the only difference is that its has a different hash (speculation that its due to missing eula on the leaked ones)
     
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  2. generalsu

    generalsu MDL Senior Member

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    I have a feeling that the difference is more than just the eula missing.
     
  3. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    feeling, most of the time means: not knowing :D
     
  4. allenb4473

    allenb4473 MDL Novice

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    I've pinged it sucessfully as well, but it doesnt work
     
  5. naseap

    naseap MDL Senior Member

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    There is no difference between the leaked isos and the ones released today on TechNet. If you think there is than how do you explain the same version number and the ability to activate a leaked iso with a valid key from TechNet.
     
  6. micallan_17

    micallan_17 MDL Novice

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    just a question have you activated it with a valid key?
     
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  7. Skyedax

    Skyedax MDL Novice

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    People tend to be skeptical of everything.
    However, like you said, the build number is the same is what counts, the build, being windows itself is important, while the rest of the DVD/ISO is the packaging such as well, text files or parts of the setup.
     
  8. naseap

    naseap MDL Senior Member

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    Yes. I have been using leaked isos from the Windows ME days and have never had any problems with them. Stop being so paranoid.
     
  9. micallan_17

    micallan_17 MDL Novice

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    relax, am simply asking, am not being paranoid!!
     
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  10. EthosX

    EthosX MDL Junior Member

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    co-me ooone people why so much arguing ? :) let's just think positive and bee happy and smiling :biggrin:
    Enjoy your lifee and digital as well :cool:

    I have a question .. guys what is the difference btw activated this win 8 and non activated ? i think there is no difference ?:) it just says activate .. but thee are no any days left there is no countdown so why so much stress?
    just been using this win 8 few days and so far so good.. all working, no need activating :)
     
  11. Freewaygr

    Freewaygr MDL Novice

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    How many Times can you Activate the Win 8 Enterprise Retail ? with 1 Key?
     
  12. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    Let me know the difference between trying a car and owning a car. Must be some ... :D
     
  13. Chris123NT

    Chris123NT MDL Expert

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    Enterprise is not a retail product. It can only be activated with KMS keys or MAK keys. The MAK activation count depends on your VL agreement with Microsoft.
     
  14. Freewaygr

    Freewaygr MDL Novice

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    and the Professional Retail same thing count ?
     
  15. antony_blu3

    antony_blu3 MDL Member

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    Looks like I'll just wait till late Oct 26 to get the permanent retail key
     
  16. Chris123NT

    Chris123NT MDL Expert

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    Retail for technet/MSDN is 10 machines per key

    Retail for people who buy it in stores is 1 machine.
     
  17. EthosX

    EthosX MDL Junior Member

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    u STILL never own windows !! WHAT U OWN is that pathetic key what u pay for .. !
     
  18. Skyedax

    Skyedax MDL Novice

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    The thing is if you hit the limit, you just call MS' automated activation number(See activation wizard for call options).
    You talk to a machine, and you won't get in trouble since they don't really check that.
    It will only work if:
    1. Key is not blacklisted(EG leaked on the internet)
    2. It is not a key supplied to certain companies(OEM/Retail/MSDN work).
    Done it multiple times, from back in the Windows XP days and also at my previous place which was a retail PC store and sometimes you have to change so much hardware it becomes a different machine for MS.
    MS really just makes it hard for a start, and for the really really retarded home users.
    They only go after companies that sell pirated windows, or large businesses that don't have the right licenses, they don't go after home users because that would honestly be bad for their business(It only costs money and they will have a huge RIAAesque blacklash).
     
  19. nader1450

    nader1450 MDL Novice

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    Windows 8 (RTM) evaluation for developers

    This evaluation provides a 90-day trial of Windows 8 Enterprise edition. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available as ISO images in the following languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, English (UK), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish. In order to use this evaluation, you must register and the product must be activated online with Microsoft-hosted activation and validation services. Microsoft does not provide technical support for this software.

    download:
    hxxp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj554510.aspx
     
  20. Skyedax

    Skyedax MDL Novice

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    That has a forced timebomb though, will stop working completely after 90 days and you will need to reinstall to get rid of it.