No, a Windows key cannot be reused more than once.

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Stuji27
Junior Member

02-05-2016, 03:17 PM

I purchased a laptop today with Windows 8.1 pre-installed. I really dislike it and wanted to know if I can still use the Windows key or disk I bought for my PC during setup. Thanks for the help!

Stuji27

02-05-2016, 03:17 PM #1

I purchased a laptop today with Windows 8.1 pre-installed. I really dislike it and wanted to know if I can still use the Windows key or disk I bought for my PC during setup. Thanks for the help!

Cqristopher
Member

241

02-07-2016, 05:57 AM

It really depends. Check on the box and see how many license it has. If its a single license then no, if its a multi one then yes,

Cqristopher

02-07-2016, 05:57 AM #2

It really depends. Check on the box and see how many license it has. If its a single license then no, if its a multi one then yes,

AdamKoudy
Senior Member

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02-07-2016, 11:25 AM

I’ve relied on Windows 8.1 keys several times, but I opted for a MSDN subscriber account, so maybe it’s best to wait for others to share their experiences. It’s not that terrible, after all.

AdamKoudy

02-07-2016, 11:25 AM #3

I’ve relied on Windows 8.1 keys several times, but I opted for a MSDN subscriber account, so maybe it’s best to wait for others to share their experiences. It’s not that terrible, after all.

SimplyyRaz
Member

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02-07-2016, 10:41 PM

Not alongside your other devices when you possess, as noted by Firearm212, a solitary license.

SimplyyRaz

02-07-2016, 10:41 PM #4

Not alongside your other devices when you possess, as noted by Firearm212, a solitary license.

Tintin2555
Junior Member

02-08-2016, 06:21 AM

Feel free to attempt it or explore the darker path. You may also purchase another version whenever you wish.

Tintin2555

02-08-2016, 06:21 AM #5

Feel free to attempt it or explore the darker path. You may also purchase another version whenever you wish.

LizLuzz
Junior Member

02-13-2016, 02:10 AM

LizLuzz

02-13-2016, 02:10 AM #6

philipds
Member

02-13-2016, 02:57 AM

I suggest starting with Classic Shell and giving it a try. It would require significantly less effort. I've been using it alongside Windows 8/8.1 for more than ten months and really enjoy it. It brings Windows 7.5 to life.

philipds

02-13-2016, 02:57 AM #7

oggypop
Member

240

02-13-2016, 04:09 AM

Remove it from the other PC and it works. I assumed you meant the Windows key on the keyboard next to Ctrl.

oggypop

02-13-2016, 04:09 AM #8

Remove it from the other PC and it works. I assumed you meant the Windows key on the keyboard next to Ctrl.

AliReyiz_IK
Member

113

02-13-2016, 05:16 PM

This feature allows reuse but restricts operation to a single version at any given moment.

AliReyiz_IK

02-13-2016, 05:16 PM #9

This feature allows reuse but restricts operation to a single version at any given moment.

AdamKoudy
Senior Member

740

02-13-2016, 06:26 PM

#10

It's not possible technically, though a solution exists. I've applied it to set up Windows 7 across several machines at once. It could be applicable for Windows 8 as well.

AdamKoudy

02-13-2016, 06:26 PM #10

It's not possible technically, though a solution exists. I've applied it to set up Windows 7 across several machines at once. It could be applicable for Windows 8 as well.

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