bruinator Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 If i was able to get a legit windows 8 retail key could i use that to activate win 8.1 pro or just win 8.1? Plz let me know.thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamslider Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 You can install Windows 8.1 as an upgrade for free thru windows store. Don't think the key will work for fresh install. Install 8 use the key then upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruinator Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 what i want to do if i get the key is use a generic key to install win 8.1 pro and then use the win 8 key to activate it. Will that work? Plz let me know.thxthx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee.pee Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 what i want to do if i get the key is use a generic key to install win 8.1 pro and then use the win 8 key to activate it. Will that work? Plz let me know.thxthxNormally it could be, but you have to install the same version (standard or pro). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownasphyxiated Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 you can search the forum first before creating new threadthere already thread discussing this topicif your retail key is for window 8 ,not windows 8 Pro, then you need to use generic install key for windows 8 Coreyou cannot use windows 8 Core retail key to activate windows 8 Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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