Enable Windows without using a key.

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Cow_Boi
Member

153

03-09-2016, 04:16 AM

Hi Linus Tech community. I'm just wondering if there's a legitimate way to activate windows 8.1 without a key. I'm still waiting on the OS to be sent to me and i was wondering if there was a way to use windows until it arrives in a few days time. Thanks!

Cow_Boi

03-09-2016, 04:16 AM #1

TerreMite
Junior Member

03-09-2016, 01:08 PM

You have 30 days to make it active.

TerreMite

03-09-2016, 01:08 PM #2

You have 30 days to make it active.

KINGPIE108
Member

03-09-2016, 07:25 PM

You can find the installer on the official website or through a trusted software store. When prompted for a key, enter your valid product key as requested.

KINGPIE108

03-09-2016, 07:25 PM #3

You can find the installer on the official website or through a trusted software store. When prompted for a key, enter your valid product key as requested.

marina_160
Junior Member

03-09-2016, 11:44 PM

Is this what you're asking about? The link points to a German download site for the file.

marina_160

03-09-2016, 11:44 PM #4

Is this what you're asking about? The link points to a German download site for the file.

ZexyZeke
Member

166

03-10-2016, 12:02 AM

For Windows 8.1 Pro, use the standard installation code. For Windows 8.1 Core, employ this alternative code. These codes are for activation only; they won’t work for activation.

ZexyZeke

03-10-2016, 12:02 AM #5

For Windows 8.1 Pro, use the standard installation code. For Windows 8.1 Core, employ this alternative code. These codes are for activation only; they won’t work for activation.

stevemdc
Junior Member

03-11-2016, 01:06 AM

Certainly. However, on Windows 8.1 there isn't a 30-day window. You're free to use it as much as you like. You'll just encounter pop-ups requesting activation and only receive a limited number of updates.

stevemdc

03-11-2016, 01:06 AM #6

addstoney123
Junior Member

03-12-2016, 07:41 AM

I didn't catch that. I assumed it would be similar to Windows 7.

addstoney123

03-12-2016, 07:41 AM #7

I didn't catch that. I assumed it would be similar to Windows 7.

mumustrak
Senior Member

729

03-28-2016, 08:58 PM

Your selection is valid. Sharing this would violate the guidelines of this community.

mumustrak

03-28-2016, 08:58 PM #8

Your selection is valid. Sharing this would violate the guidelines of this community.

Tsaren80
Member

03-29-2016, 05:43 AM

You've already addressed that point. No suggestions for crack or activator should be provided here.

Tsaren80

03-29-2016, 05:43 AM #9

You've already addressed that point. No suggestions for crack or activator should be provided here.

WPaige
Senior Member

377

04-03-2016, 07:05 AM

#10

He wanted a solution. I shared what I understood. I didn’t provide any resources or additional details.

WPaige

04-03-2016, 07:05 AM #10

He wanted a solution. I shared what I understood. I didn’t provide any resources or additional details.

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