calguyhunk Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Sorry double Post :P :chair: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manu Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Has to be yet whitelisted MAK. Personally, I don't know of any. i am confused are u talking about windows 8 MAK or windows 7 :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 i am confused are u talking about windows 8 MAK or windows 7 :s Win7, Win8, Office 2007, 2010, 2013. You name it. Whitelisted keys mean MS doesn't know that it has been leaked. So you get all the privileges like updates through Windows update and are eligible for upgrade offers. In this particular case, if you have a whitelisted Windows7 MAK (Multiple Activation Key) you'll be able to upgrade to Win8 Pro for cheap legally ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manu Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 i am confused are u talking about windows 8 MAK or windows 7 :s Win7, Win8, Office 2007, 2010, 2013. You name it. Whitelisted keys mean MS doesn't know that it has been leaked. So you get all the privileges like updates through Windows update and are eligible for upgrade offers. In this particular case, if you have a whitelisted Windows7 MAK (Multiple Activation Key) you'll be able to upgrade to Win8 Pro for cheap legally ;) man i still so much confused, the keys which shows non-zero remaining activations in vamt are whitelisted isn't it? coz i and many more have activated mso 2010 online with these keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 You know guys.. I have a Promo Code for Windows 8 and I want to use it and buy it for a very low price... the thing is when I enter my productkey it doesn't get validated, I can't get past that damn screen, I want a legit code for Windows 8 though...I really appreciate all the help but I want a valid legal productkey for Windows 8, I thought I could use my W7 Ultimate productkey, it's a OEM key, but it doesn't work... :(btw.. there aren't MAK keys for Windows Ultimate, only for W7 Enterprise releases.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 When I enter a W7 Enterprise MAK key it doesn't work when I go to: https://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 man i still so much confused, the keys which shows non-zero remaining activations in vamt are whitelisted isn't it? coz i and many more have activated mso 2010 online with these keys Zero activations don't mean blacklisted. It just means it's quota is up. If that key is letting you update without losing activation, you're alright ;) You know guys.. I have a Promo Code for Windows 8 and I want to use it and buy it for a very low price... the thing is when I enter my productkey it doesn't get validated, I can't get past that damn screen, I want a legit code for Windows 8 though... I really appreciate all the help but I want a valid legal productkey for Windows 8, I thought I could use my W7 Ultimate productkey, it's a OEM key, but it doesn't work... :( The key that you get from MS will of course be legal. They are sending it themselves. The installation key is also listed on their own website. So that is legal as well. If you use the Colulmbia University server to activate, then that's a legal server as well. Thousands of students, researchers and professors are doing it as we speak. Once you permanently activate with the MS E-Mailed key, MS will do that from their own servers. So that's legal enough for me. ;) If that still ain't good enough, get a 'legal' key for $39.99 (or equivalent in your region) ;) /YMMV ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manu Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Has to be yet whitelisted MAK. Personally, I don't know of any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0vert Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Just to update you guys on what's going on, I gave him/her a promo code, but.. he/she was trying to use the windows upgrade website instead of the upgrade assistant. Problem should now be solved. I hope. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks for all the great help guys!! ^_^ Especially c0vert for the Promo Code, worked great! :showoff: Check your PM c0vert.. maybe I can make you happy too.. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup191 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I just ran across this thread as I'm having the exact same problem. I bought two laptops on August 29th from HP - neither work on the update website and I can't get a promo code. I spent two hours on the phone last night and got transferred to three different numbers before finally getting transferred back to the first number I called. Then the guy on the phone tells me straight out that if the server won't accept my (valid) product key, there's nothing they can do. I asked him what the point of having the customer service number was if they can't do anything, and he told me that Microsoft hasn't given them any way of clearing up product keys that don't work.I told him I wanted to try Windows 8 on of the the two laptops and that I qualified for the $15 upgrade price. Basically I was told "too bad". I have the invoice for the laptops in my hand and offered to fax/email it to him and he still wouldn't help. Has anybody gotten Microsoft to actually help them get a promo code with their valid product key? I can't believe they can offer the promo then not help out when your 100% eligible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0vert Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 maybe I can make you happy too.. :rolleyes: Sounds so wrong, yet so right. Haha. I just ran across this thread as I'm having the exact same problem. I bought two laptops on August 29th from HP - neither work on the update website and I can't get a promo code. I spent two hours on the phone last night and got transferred to three different numbers before finally getting transferred back to the first number I called. Then the guy on the phone tells me straight out that if the server won't accept my (valid) product key, there's nothing they can do. I asked him what the point of having the customer service number was if they can't do anything, and he told me that Microsoft hasn't given them any way of clearing up product keys that don't work. I told him I wanted to try Windows 8 on of the the two laptops and that I qualified for the $15 upgrade price. Basically I was told "too bad". I have the invoice for the laptops in my hand and offered to fax/email it to him and he still wouldn't help. Has anybody gotten Microsoft to actually help them get a promo code with their valid product key? I can't believe they can offer the promo then not help out when your 100% eligible... Make sure you're using the key located on the COA sticker (bottom of laptop) and not the one in Windows. Else, you're going to get a failure notice every time. Ummm, if all else fails, you can try contacting HP. Not sure why a legit key would be declined... unless it has already been used for an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup191 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Make sure you're using the key located on the COA sticker (bottom of laptop) and not the one in Windows. Else, you're going to get a failure notice every time. Ummm, if all else fails, you can try contacting HP. Not sure why a legit key would be declined... unless it has already been used for an upgrade. Yeah, I'm using the key that's on the Microsoft COA sticker that's under the battery. I have verified it with HP to be 100% authentic and it's the key used for activation on my system. Two different Microsoft technical reps verified that the key is legit. HP says the key is fine and it's Microsoft's issue. Microsoft says that if the key doesn't work on their online upgrade promo web site, there's nothing that can be done. (I've heard that from two reps now) The key has only been activated on my laptop after I received it a couple months ago. What gets me the most is that Microsoft will not help no matter what, even though their own website tells me that I don't qualify for the promo code and I should call customer support with the number linked off the failure message site. I even spoke to a "manager" in customer service and he said there's nothing they can do. Why even have a CS number then? I'm guessing just to point people to the sticker with the key on their laptop/desktop, because they will NOT help resolve their system having issues with people who should rightfully qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0vert Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Make sure you're using the key located on the COA sticker (bottom of laptop) and not the one in Windows. Else, you're going to get a failure notice every time. Ummm, if all else fails, you can try contacting HP. Not sure why a legit key would be declined... unless it has already been used for an upgrade. Yeah, I'm using the key that's on the Microsoft COA sticker that's under the battery. I have verified it with HP to be 100% authentic and it's the key used for activation on my system. Two different Microsoft technical reps verified that the key is legit. HP says the key is fine and it's Microsoft's issue. Microsoft says that if the key doesn't work on their online upgrade promo web site, there's nothing that can be done. (I've heard that from two reps now) The key has only been activated on my laptop after I received it a couple months ago. What gets me the most is that Microsoft will not help no matter what, even though their own website tells me that I don't qualify for the promo code and I should call customer support with the number linked off the failure message site. I even spoke to a "manager" in customer service and he said there's nothing they can do. Why even have a CS number then? I'm guessing just to point people to the sticker with the key on their laptop/desktop, because they will NOT help resolve their system having issues with people who should rightfully qualify. That's verrryyy strange. Herm. I got an idea... Edit: Nope, didn't work. Tried using a key from an old laptop, but since it's not Win7, it didn't work. Well, unfortunately, you're left with four options: Pay the full upgrade price, skip it, continue calling, or wait for a crack/loader. Edit the edit: I just tried with my new Sony Vaio laptop and it worked. Sounds like one of three things: 1.) Bad keys. 2). Bad registration info. 3.) Not an eligible Windows 7 OS (e.g. starter edition) Other thoughts: If these laptops are pre-built, it may mean that they were registered BEFORE June 2, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup191 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 That's verrryyy strange. Herm. I got an idea... Edit: Nope, didn't work. Tried using a key from an old laptop, but since it's not Win7, it didn't work. Well, unfortunately, you're left with four options: Pay the full upgrade price, skip it, continue calling, or wait for a crack/loader. Edit the edit: I just tried with my new Sony Vaio laptop and it worked. Sounds like one of three things: 1.) Bad keys. 2). Bad registration info. 3.) Not an eligible Windows 7 OS (e.g. starter edition) Other thoughts: If these laptops are pre-built, it may mean that they were registered BEFORE June 2, 2012. The Microsoft support rep also mentioned that the laptop could have been sitting for a few months before being sold. I told him that it doesn't work like a supermarket where I can check freshness and expiration dates when ordering a laptop from a major vendor. I have to assume that the purchase date should be enough to qualify me, as that's what Microsoft themselves set as an eligibility rule. I meet all the requirements for the offer, it's Microsoft that is not following through. It's sad that I'm trying to give Microsoft my money and try Windows 8 legally, but it looks like they are steering me towards the KMS/activator method so I can give the final release of Windows 8 a go before upgrading a couple other systems to it. I can handle spending $15 to test drive Windows 8 on my laptop, but $40 is a little too much, especially when I should be able to get it cheaper. It's the principle of having a deal waved in front of you, then taking it away at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 The Microsoft support rep also mentioned that the laptop could have been sitting for a few months before being sold. I told him that it doesn't work like a supermarket where I can check freshness and expiration dates when ordering a laptop from a major vendor. I have to assume that the purchase date should be enough to qualify me, as that's what Microsoft themselves set as an eligibility rule. I meet all the requirements for the offer, it's Microsoft that is not following through. It's sad that I'm trying to give Microsoft my money and try Windows 8 legally, but it looks like they are steering me towards the KMS/activator method so I can give the final release of Windows 8 a go before upgrading a couple other systems to it. I can handle spending $15 to test drive Windows 8 on my laptop, but $40 is a little too much, especially when I should be able to get it cheaper. It's the principle of having a deal waved in front of you, then taking it away at the last minute. What version is it? Home Premium? That definitely does qualify for cheap upgrades. Keep calling them up and if reasoning with the primary guy doesn't work, ask to speak to the supervisor. They have - in the past - been pretty liberal with keys. No reason they'll be any different this time around. Tell them that you're trying to pay them money and keep it legit and that if they don't help you, you know how to activate it from the many KMS host servers in the wild ;) If nothing else works, make sure to get the name of both the support guy and his supervisor and ask for help in the forums. I know they'll prolly just refer you back to phone support, but if you actually want to do it legally, try your best before giving up. Good luck :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup191 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Sorry, I never mentioned it. It's Windows 7 Professional. (OEM sticker from HP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup191 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 What version is it? Home Premium? That definitely does qualify for cheap upgrades. Keep calling them up and if reasoning with the primary guy doesn't work, ask to speak to the supervisor. They have - in the past - been pretty liberal with keys. No reason they'll be any different this time around. Tell them that you're trying to pay them money and keep it legit and that if they don't help you, you know how to activate it from the many KMS host servers in the wild ;) If nothing else works, make sure to get the name of both the support guy and his supervisor and ask for help in the forums. I know they'll prolly just refer you back to phone support, but if you actually want to do it legally, try your best before giving up. Good luck :yes: Don't think I haven't thought about telling the customer service rep that I was about ready to activate via KMS and keep my money... ;) I did speak to a supervisor a couple nights ago that told me the same thing as the rep - sorry, there's nothing we can do. I work at an IT company and found a Microsoft Partner contact we have, so I've sent him an email asking for advice on how to fix this issue. We have about 10 employees who have purchased laptops through HP for friends and family in the past couple months and I'm guessing they will run into this same issue if they try the upgrade site. I'm the first one trying to get the 14.99 price, so I'm the guinea pig right now... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0vert Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Well, look at it this way, eventually you can get it for free (if or when a crack comes out)... versus paying 14,99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup191 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, look at it this way, eventually you can get it for free (if or when a crack comes out)... versus paying 14,99. Yeah, I'm probably going to go the KMS route in order to test out the operating system, since I'm sure our customers will start calling us looking for help with Windows 8, and we should have a little experience with it - although it's not too different than Windows 7 under the hood. I'm out to get a code from Microsoft now entirely on principle! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Still looking for a windows 8 Promo Key so I can buy it for only 14.99It's for a very good girlfriend of mine, she's willing to give a valid legal unused NIS2013 productkey in return... (1 year)So if you have one or know where to get it please let me know, ok?! ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmdew Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Where do u go for the 14.99 upgrade; I've seen the 39.99 upgrade but can't find the 14.99 location, thanks. (I have a legit ser# for win 7pro) Go here and fill out the form to see if your license is valid for the cheap upgrade - US link seeing as you've the Red, White & Blue flying high :) But please do make sure that you can actually use that key to upgrade if your Win7 purchase is from before june 2nd. Officially, the date of purchase should be between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013 ;) Thanks but if I just want a cd copy would I do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What do you mean by a CD copy? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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