Activating Windows 10 from scratch involves a clean installation process.
Activating Windows 10 from scratch involves a clean installation process.
Current information confirmed, your Windows 8.1 professional key isn't functioning, neither manual nor automated approach succeeded.
Based on the original Windows 10 setup, run the media creation utility once more to upgrade to the latest version, the November release. This upgrade introduces the option to activate Windows 10 using 7 and 8 activation keys.
You have the most recent version available. Could you specify the type of license your Windows 8.1 Pro key belongs to? OEM from manufacturers like Dell or HP, System Builder OEM (available in stores), retail packaging, MSDN purchase, or MSDNAA/DreamSpark Premium for educational use? I wanted to clarify since Microsoft hasn't clearly defined which product key works with activation.