How do I activate my Windows 8 Pro product key?
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How do I activate my Windows 8 Pro product key?
Select the Start button, type PC settings, and then select PC settings from the list of results. Choose Activate Windows. Enter your Windows 8.1 product key, select Next, and follow the instructions.
Can I install Windows 8.1 with Windows 8 product key?
It is retail or OEM license, yes it will. If you have a retail Windows 8 product key and want to clean install Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Update, then you would need to enter a generic key below to install unactivated with, and change the product key later on in step 22 below to activate with your Windows 8 key.
How do I reinstall Windows 8 with product key?
How to perform a clean installation of Windows 8
- Insert the Windows 8 DVD or USB drive and restart your computer.
- Watch out for a “Press any key to boot…” message and press a key.
- Select your preferences, i.e. language and time, and then press “Next” and click “Install Now.”
- Enter your 25 digit product key.
Do I need product key to reinstall Windows 8?
As you told windows 8 was preinstalled on your computer. We would like to tell you that the product key will not need to be entered as it will use the manufacturer’s product key.
How do I do a clean install of Windows 8.1 Pro?
Windows 8.1 clean install.
- Turn on your PC so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 8.1 DVD or USB flash drive, and then shut down your PC.
- Restart your PC.
- Please setup language along with other preferences and click [Next].
- Click [Install now] to start the process.
How do I reinstall Windows 8 without a disk?
Select “General,” then scroll down until you see “Remove everything and reinstall Windows.” Click on “Get Started,” then select “Next.” Select “Clean the drive fully.” This option wipes your hard drive, and reinstalls Windows 8 like new. Click on “Reset” to confirm that you want to reinstall Windows 8.
