Anyone can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99.

[Hayder_Master]

guys, i don't have any previous version of windows, so i can't use windows upgrade and i need windows 8 pro full as stand alone, i find something is that ok or not
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-3UR-..._3?ref=prid-20
or should i got this
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Profes..._0?ref=prid-20
if there is better deal i will be appreciate.

[brandonwh64]

Originally Posted by Hayder_Master

guys, i don't have any previous version of windows, so i can't use windows upgrade and i need windows 8 pro full as stand alone, i find something is that ok or not
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-3UR-..._3?ref=prid-20
or should i got this
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Profes..._0?ref=prid-20
if there is better deal i will be appreciate.

You can use the upgrade key as a clean install, There is a TUT in the OP

[jagd]

Use correct region first and choose manufacturer other ,these are 2 things causing problem my understanding from all 17 pages .

Originally Posted by twokeys

I keep getting prompted to enter my windows 7 verification key...

I've tried everything people have suggested to no avail. anyone else have any ideas?

Originally Posted by jimborae

Hi All, just to say I was getting the key validation thing on page 2 as well and tried all the mentioned work arounds. What worked for me was to do the upgrade from the correct location page. When I tried and failed I was trying to do it from the US update page however when I switched location to the United Kingdom, (correct for me being UK based), it worked and didn't ask to validate my W7 key.

[manofthem]

Originally Posted by jagd

Use correct region first and choose manufacturer other ,these are 2 things causing problem my understanding from all 17 pages .

You mean 9 pages? 50ppp FTW!

[james888]

Originally Posted by brandonwh64

You can use the upgrade key as a clean install, There is a TUT in the OP

May not work for everyone.

Windows 8 is fast and does give me a bit better battery life. 30 minutes more than my 4 hour battery life (during web browsing). I am going to switch back to 7 for a few months and wait for a bit more driver support. I miss my finger reader.

[gvblake22]

I keep getting the Win7 Registration Key screen as well. Can't get past it no matter what combination of regions and PC manufacturers I try.

[james888]

Originally Posted by gvblake22

I keep getting the Win7 Registration Key screen as well. Can't get past it no matter what combination of regions and PC manufacturers I try.

I had that trouble too. I then used IE with Other Newegg Built myself. Then I got it.

[gvblake22]

Originally Posted by james888

I had that trouble too. I then used IE with Other Newegg Built myself. Then I got it.

Tried that too.
Maybe I'll try it again tonight and hope for the best.

[silkstone]

Seems like OEM keys might not work

I tried some other OEM keys floating around, but to no avail

I lost my original OEM key when i took my laptop for a replacement Hard-drive. I thought i had got it saved somewhere, but obviously not

Edit - Just read through the 17 pages of the thread. I can;t believe i missed this when it was first posted. Damn.

[Guitarrassdeamor]

Won't work for me with "older" Dell Studio. Prompts me for W7 key and won't take it either.

[Live OR Die]

Microsoft cracked down on the upgrade requirements you now need a windows 7 key OEM or Retail but the code its self needs to be one they listed in there upgrades system, So old keys wont work.

[Shasoosh]

Any chance someone got a spare promo code? I missed it..

[silkstone]

Originally Posted by Live OR Die

Microsoft cracked down on the upgrade requirements you now need a windows 7 key OEM or Retail but the code its self needs to be one they listed in there upgrades system, So old keys wont work.

Yea. I know OEM keys are generic. Searching for one might yield some results but, i don't have one. Can't ask here.

[Kreij]

OEM keys are not generic unless they are purchased in huge lots (like Dell would do) in a bulk licensing agreement.
All my OEM licenses have different keys.

I did the upgrade (I didn't make an ISO) so it never asked my for a key. I assume it used my existing Win 7 OEM key. When I look in the activation details, it shows the key I received from Microsoft for the free MPC update.

[Live OR Die]

Originally Posted by Kreij

OEM keys are not generic unless they are purchased in huge lots (like Dell would do) in a bulk licensing agreement.
All my OEM licenses have different keys.

I did the upgrade (I didn't make an ISO) so it never asked my for a key. I assume it used my existing Win 7 OEM key. When I look in the activation details, it shows the key I received from Microsoft for the free MPC update.

No if you used the Upgrade Assistant it uses the key that it displays when you buy it.

[TRWOV]

I don't think the W7 keys become deactivated. I installed my old W7 Ultimate on another PC and it activated with no problems (so far). Maybe they'll be deactivated later or MS just doesn't care? Mine is retail though.

[Live OR Die]

Its a upgrade key not a deactivation key Microsoft wont do any think to your old windows 7 keys just like they didn't with vista.

[qubit]

Originally Posted by btarunr

My log:

In India, Microsoft is running a no-strings-attached offer of getting Windows 8 Pro for the equivalent of US $35 (including VAT). By no-strings, I mean you don't need to meet that recently-purchased-Windows 7 criteria.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/w..._FPP_Null_Null

I purchased mine. All I had to do was download Windows Upgrade Assistant, pay, get the key, start a download to a *.decrypt file (this is not a disc image), while the WUA either lets you install (upgrade Windows 7), or create a *.iso. I wanted a clean install, so I burnt the image onto a DVD. A receipt of my purchase, including the key, is sent by email, with a special offer to get physical copy for $5 (basically a fancy box and a shiny disc, with a large serving of ego).

I've learned that no matter what (even after Microsoft's own image integrity check, and my disc burner's post-burn verification), the DVD will not boot with UEFI enabled on my motherboard. So I legacy-booted it. Windows 8 Pro setup doesn't like the F6_install RST drivers for Intel chipset-integrated SATA controllers (you can install RST after install). While it will load those drivers, the disks attached to it won't take Windows. So I restarted setup and let it use Microsoft's default AHCI drivers. The key I purchased has to be entered during setup. It gets web-activated immediately after setup.

Thanks man. Got stuck at the Windows 7 OEM key stage and this sorted it. £24.99 later I'm downloading it.

[kwint]

Damn, Doesn't work for me, I have to put a windows 7 key in,
maby it's something with my region (Netherlands?)

Can someone please get a key for me?! :$

[qubit]

Originally Posted by kwint

Damn, Doesn't work for me, I have to put a windows 7 key in,
maby it's something with my region (Netherlands?)

Can someone please get a key for me?! :$

Try the link in my post above yours.

[psyko666]

Looking everywhere for a Windows 8 Promo Key, can't find it though...

I mean a key for 14.99

Is there some way to get a valid working legit product key for W8 Pro ?

[qubit]

Originally Posted by psyko666

Looking everywhere for a Windows 8 Promo Key, can't find it though...

I mean a key for 14.99

Is there some way to get a valid working legit product key for W8 Pro ?

You have to pay for it by giving Microsoft your money...

[psyko666]

Originally Posted by qubit

You have to pay for it by giving Microsoft your money...

I know that bud.. just searching for a way to get my key for 14.99
I'm willing to pay.. but only for 14.99

[qubit]

Originally Posted by psyko666

I know that bud.. just searching for a way to get my key for 14.99
I'm willing to pay.. but only for 14.99

Ok, well your question seemed to be asking for a pirate key and that's deeply frowned upon here.

You need to have a qualifying Windows 7 OEM licence off your PC. Then go to www.windowsupgradeoffer.com and fill in the form, along with the key. Then you pay 14.99 (dollars, I assume?)

[prince]

sound good dude