Problems with Windows installation or usage.

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jpenney7
Member

168

11-04-2016, 01:48 AM

Hi, the prompt suggests using Windows 8.1 or 10 with a product key. You mentioned Windows 8 is no longer supported, but Windows 8.1 is still available for purchase.

jpenney7

11-04-2016, 01:48 AM #1

Hi, the prompt suggests using Windows 8.1 or 10 with a product key. You mentioned Windows 8 is no longer supported, but Windows 8.1 is still available for purchase.

WreckCD
Member

190

11-07-2016, 06:00 PM

Upgrade to Windows 10, enter your Microsoft login when prompted, and everything should work smoothly.

WreckCD

11-07-2016, 06:00 PM #2

Upgrade to Windows 10, enter your Microsoft login when prompted, and everything should work smoothly.

Ammesamme
Member

147

11-08-2016, 11:09 AM

Your current memory state is being checked. The Windows 8 key should trigger activation for Windows 10. Try the key now to confirm.

Ammesamme

11-08-2016, 11:09 AM #3

Your current memory state is being checked. The Windows 8 key should trigger activation for Windows 10. Try the key now to confirm.

Equilaz
Junior Member

11-27-2016, 07:17 PM

It seems the product key isn’t included in the bios, or only the Dell version displays it. The setup process might request it, but Produkey can’t access it.

Equilaz

11-27-2016, 07:17 PM #4

It seems the product key isn’t included in the bios, or only the Dell version displays it. The setup process might request it, but Produkey can’t access it.

MicMineHD
Member

206

11-28-2016, 09:06 PM

It isn't listed on the machine's side or in any manual.

MicMineHD

11-28-2016, 09:06 PM #5

It isn't listed on the machine's side or in any manual.

Rakedge
Member

227

11-29-2016, 01:18 AM

The installation process will prompt you; select "I don't have a product key," proceed with installation, and then activate it via the Control Panel to check functionality.

Rakedge

11-29-2016, 01:18 AM #6

The installation process will prompt you; select "I don't have a product key," proceed with installation, and then activate it via the Control Panel to check functionality.

MagicsMinion
Junior Member

11-30-2016, 06:45 AM

Not found on the device as far as I understand. According to Dell, it should be embedded in the BIOS, which seems to be the case for machines with Windows 8 or newer. This PC hasn’t been upgraded to Windows 10, so this is more of a theory. Still, there might be a COA sticker on some machines.

MagicsMinion

11-30-2016, 06:45 AM #7

xX_IceyWolf_Xx
Senior Member

629

11-30-2016, 01:01 PM

Whoops.... It looks like your message got mixed up with someone else's. Don’t worry, that usually happens. For Win7/8 or Windows 10, using the keys from Windows 10 will work if you install it and skip entering a product key. I’ve tried this on two laptops, including my own, and it functions properly.

xX_IceyWolf_Xx

11-30-2016, 01:01 PM #8

doughnutbaby
Junior Member

12-02-2016, 02:37 AM

All well.

doughnutbaby

12-02-2016, 02:37 AM #9

All well.

AcuteWabbit
Member

12-02-2016, 10:08 AM

#10

When you lack a key but your system is enabled with Windows 7 or later, you can use the Windows 10 Download Tool to upgrade. After starting Windows 10 and confirming activation with digital rights, you may proceed with a clean installation.

AcuteWabbit

12-02-2016, 10:08 AM #10

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