The update will download and install in the background while you use your PC to do other things. The installer will check to make sure you have enough disk space, that your apps and devices will work with Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1, and that you have all the required updates.In some cases, the installer might find something you need to take care of before you can continue installing the update. If so, you'll see a message telling you what you need to do.
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If you want to activate Windows without a KMS host available and outside of a volume-activation scenario (for example, you're trying to activate a retail version of Windows client), these keys will not work. You will need to use another method of activating Windows, such as using a MAK, or purchasing a retail license. Get help to find your Windows product key and learn about genuine versions of Windows.
Hello! I have a HP Probook 450 with Windows 8 preinstalled. I want to upgrade to Win 8.1, but I want to perform a clean install. Which means: inserting the Win 8.1 DVD (I've downloaded the .iso from the internet.), formatting the disk, and at last, Windows 8.1 installation.Will this work? I've read that my Win 8 OEM key, which is hardcoded in the BIOS, will not allow me to install Win 8.1. Forum users say here and here that it is possible to perform a Win 8 clean install. How is with Win 8.1?
3. Install windows 8.1 using the default installation keys. Your OEM key will not work. This key is only for installation, but you will need your win8 OEM key for activation after installing windows.
-Ran OS Win8Pro disk that the AIO came with but the disk asked me for a key @ install -Used one of those temp keys for Win8 pro -Ran all the tools, none worked, got errors or application crashes -Dell service ticket opened, they have to replace mobo again
If you know you'll want to upgrade to Windows 10 on more than one PC, or if you just want more flexibility in the event that the instant upgrade fails, choose the second option and save the installation files to a USB drive or as an ISO file. The download takes a little time but when it's complete, you can run the Windows Setup program manually to install Windows 10 on any PC running any supported Windows version (sorry, this won't work with PCs running Windows Vista or Windows XP). The exact steps depend on which download option you chose:
That's very odd language. The free upgrade through the Get Windows 10 app ended on July 29, 2016. Likewise, the discussion of product keys says a key will be necessary "for this tool to work" (not true) but doesn't say a word about licensing.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle []).push(); Product Key Scanner v1.02Copyright (c) 2021 - 2022 Nir SoferDescriptionProduct Key Scanner is a tool that scans the Registry of Windows Operating system and finds the product keys of Windows and other Microsoft products.You can scan the Registry of your current running system, as well as you can scan the Registry from external hard drive plugged to your computer.When scanning the product keys of your current running system, you can also search product key stored in BIOS, and search product keys by using WMI.System RequirementsThis tool works on any version of Windows, starting from Windows XP, and up to Windows 10.Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported.Known LimitationsIf you purchased a computer from a large company, the product key displayed by this tool might be different from the product key you see on the sticker. It happens because the company uses the same duplicated disk with the same product key on all computers of the same model.
You might see the same product key multiple times, simply because it's stored in multiple locations or because the key was found with multiple scan methods (Registry, BIOS, WMI).
This tool can find your product key only if it's stored on your systems. For some license types, the product key is not stored in the Registry at all.
Version HistoryVersion 1.02:Updated to stop the scanning process when you press the Esc key.
Fixed the default columns size in high DPI mode.
Version 1.01:Added option to choose another font (name and size) to display in the main window.
Added option to change the sorting column from the menu (View -> Sort By). Like the column header click sorting, if you click again the same sorting menu item, it'll switch between ascending and descending order.
Version 1.00 - First release.
Start Using Product Key ScannerProduct Key Scanner doesn't require any installation process or additional DLL files. In order to start using it, simply run the executable file - ProductKeyScanner.exeAfter running ProductKeyScanner.exe, the 'Scan Options' window is displayed, and you can choose to scan your current running system or to scan a systemon external hard drive.Choose the desired options, and then click the 'Ok' button in order to start searching product keys of Microsoft products on your system.After the scan is finished, you can select one or more items in the main window (or press Ctrl+A to select all items), and then export themto csv/tab-delimited/XML/HTML file by using the 'Save Selected Items' option. You can also copy the selected items to the clipboad (Ctrl+C) and thenpaste them to Excel or other application. You can use the 'Copy Product Key' option (Ctrl+K) if you want to copy to the clipboard only the product key.Translating Product Key Scanner to other languagesIn order to translate Product Key Scanner to other language, follow the instructions below:Run Product Key Scanner with /savelangfile parameter:ProductKeyScanner.exe /savelangfileA file named ProductKeyScanner_lng.ini will be created in the folder of Product Key Scanner utility.Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text editor. Translate all string entries to the desired language.Optionally, you can also add your name and/or a link to your Web site. (TranslatorName and TranslatorURL values) If you add this information, it'll be used in the 'About' window. After you finish the translation, Run ProductKeyScanner.exe, and all translated strings will be loaded from the language file.If you want to run Product Key Scanner without the translation, simply rename the language file, or move it to another folder. LicenseThis utility is released as freeware. You are allowed to freely distribute this utility via CD-ROM, DVD,Internet, or in any other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this and you don'tsell it or distribute it as a part of commercial product. If you distribute this utility, you must include all files inthe distribution package, without any modification !DisclaimerThe software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, either expressed or implied,including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitnessfor a particular purpose. The author will not be liable for any special, incidental,consequential or indirect damages due to loss of data or any other reason. FeedbackIf you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my utility, you can send a message to support@nirsoft.netDownload Product Key Scanner (32-bit)Download Product Key Scanner (64-bit)Check Download MD5/SHA1/SHA256 Hashes
None of the above works on my HP Windows 8.1 laptop purchased about a year ago. Every attempt to update via Windows Update results in error code 80070005. I download the MediaCreation Tool and it fails to launch/run/install or whatever is is supposed to do. Thus far I have failed to find a solution to this error or for the download tool. Maybe someone reading this has a solution and will respond.
8.1 does not allow you to do a clean instal with a 8.0 key, but you can activate 8.1 with a 8.0 key once you are past that hurdle.I recommend making a USB stick installer, then go to the sources folder, in there create a .txt file with notepad with the contents:[EditionID]Professional[Channel]Retail[VL]0This is assuming you use the pro edition like me.Next save that file as ei.cfg in the sources folder, this makes the installer skip the key check !You can instal 8.1 without a key and when you are done it asks you to remove the USB stick, it reboots, and starts the OOBE.This asks you for a key again but this time it DOES accept your 8.0 key and activates windows.When you finally get a desktop you can check the system window, it will tell you Windows is activated.The final problem is that this gave me a non-functional 300MB recovery partition created by the installation proces, that still did not allow me to use refresh/reset, still missing files.The USB stick installer you create however does allow you to refresh/reset when plugged in, but this does not restore your recovery partition, but you can use the feature.I also really wanted to have a usable recovery partition on my harddrive, turns out making one is really simple.To do this create some unpartitioned space, I used 3200MB.In this space create a 3200MB NTFS partition, and volume, I named it 8.1 recovery but any name will do, and do a quick format.Next copy the contents of the ISO or the contents of your USB installer into that partition, it should leave about 87 MB free space.You can remove the drive letter if you like, so you can`t accidentally modify the files easily.Remove your USB stick or unmount the ISO and you fill find that the refresh/reset features now work :) 2ff7e9595c
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