No, you cannot use a Win8 Pro product key for Win8.1 Pro. Each version requires its own activation key.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems No, you cannot use a Win8 Pro product key for Win8.1 Pro. Each version requires its own activation key.

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Coffee_SF
Junior Member

11-10-2016, 11:31 AM

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Coffee_SF

11-10-2016, 11:31 AM #1

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OMGitzbrent
Member

155

11-11-2016, 05:43 PM

Nope. Or at least based on what I've seen.

OMGitzbrent

11-11-2016, 05:43 PM #2

Nope. Or at least based on what I've seen.

jjsoini
Posting Freak

809

11-13-2016, 03:51 AM

Only Win 8 Pro can be enabled, and you must upgrade to 8.1 using the same key; you cannot switch directly to 8.1 with the 8 key.

jjsoini

11-13-2016, 03:51 AM #3

Only Win 8 Pro can be enabled, and you must upgrade to 8.1 using the same key; you cannot switch directly to 8.1 with the 8 key.

Oxidian_LP
Member

205

11-13-2016, 11:14 PM

Deploy Windows 8 immediately and proceed to version 8.1.

Oxidian_LP

11-13-2016, 11:14 PM #4

Deploy Windows 8 immediately and proceed to version 8.1.

owl707
Member

187

11-15-2016, 04:26 AM

Oh no, it's not working. I couldn't locate a Windows 8 Pro ISO but only a Windows 8.1 version is available.

owl707

11-15-2016, 04:26 AM #5

Oh no, it's not working. I couldn't locate a Windows 8 Pro ISO but only a Windows 8.1 version is available.

EndoHash
Member

196

11-15-2016, 03:59 PM

You're welcome. I attempted it too. Just to clarify, I haven't used PRO yet, but I did try the Win8 Single Language key for activating 8.1 SL.

EndoHash

11-15-2016, 03:59 PM #6

You're welcome. I attempted it too. Just to clarify, I haven't used PRO yet, but I did try the Win8 Single Language key for activating 8.1 SL.

Eduardo_GameOn
Posting Freak

921

11-26-2016, 05:24 PM

I'll attempt to turn it on with my Win8 Pro key. Maybe it's safe this time.

Eduardo_GameOn

11-26-2016, 05:24 PM #7

I'll attempt to turn it on with my Win8 Pro key. Maybe it's safe this time.

Fluffy_BananaZ
Member

11-26-2016, 07:33 PM

You don’t need to install Windows 8 or upgrade during setup.

Fluffy_BananaZ

11-26-2016, 07:33 PM #8

You don’t need to install Windows 8 or upgrade during setup.

NerdyOwls13
Member

11-26-2016, 11:36 PM

It seems the Windows installer might contain malicious software, which could lead to additional threats like a key logger being installed during the setup process.

NerdyOwls13

11-26-2016, 11:36 PM #9

It seems the Windows installer might contain malicious software, which could lead to additional threats like a key logger being installed during the setup process.

quadlaser
Member

11-27-2016, 12:53 AM

#10

I've already saved Windows 8.1 onto my USB drive. I'm not using any antivirus software since I don't want it to slow things down and because I don't think it's necessary unless I'm constantly downloading pirated files. I rely on Windows Defender and "Common Sense 2015" for protection.

quadlaser

11-27-2016, 12:53 AM #10

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