Yes, you need to...

Redqan
Member

154

01-11-2016, 01:18 AM

You could install and activate Windows 8.1 64-Bit OEM immediately, as long as you have the product today. The discount makes it more affordable, but since you won’t be setting up a new PC for a while, you’ll likely want to get it right away.

Redqan

01-11-2016, 01:18 AM #1

COLIN20052012
Posting Freak

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01-12-2016, 11:04 PM

It could fail if we cease using alphanumeric characters, yet it should still function.

COLIN20052012

01-12-2016, 11:04 PM #2

It could fail if we cease using alphanumeric characters, yet it should still function.

xEIgoldo
Member

219

01-13-2016, 10:56 AM

Sure, I can help with that.

xEIgoldo

01-13-2016, 10:56 AM #3

Sure, I can help with that.

DreamDragon
Member

201

01-20-2016, 01:47 PM

It's okay to wait before turning it on. If you encounter any issues during activation, you can reach out to Microsoft support for assistance.

DreamDragon

01-20-2016, 01:47 PM #4

It's okay to wait before turning it on. If you encounter any issues during activation, you can reach out to Microsoft support for assistance.

Nitro_PT
Member

182

01-20-2016, 10:37 PM

He played a joke on purpose, showing you'll be okay.

Nitro_PT

01-20-2016, 10:37 PM #5

He played a joke on purpose, showing you'll be okay.

Bopler
Member

131

01-21-2016, 03:37 AM

It won’t cause any issues once it expires.

Bopler

01-21-2016, 03:37 AM #6

It won’t cause any issues once it expires.

Cokkie77
Senior Member

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01-22-2016, 08:43 AM

Are you asking about installing without a key and then activating? Or using a different key to activate? The problem is that Windows just clears your wallpaper and displays warning messages at startup, showing "Not genuine" in the desktop corner. You can use it without activation forever. Windows 7 supports installation without a key, but Windows 8 does not.

Cokkie77

01-22-2016, 08:43 AM #7