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Activating Windows 8
Posted on 2013-01-08
I have a pro copy of Windows 8 which I downloaded as part of the MS Volume licensing service. When I got to activate it I only get the option to go online and it checks the KMS. I want to input the key but I dont get the option?
Is there somewhere else I can enter the key?
Is there somewhere else I can enter the key?
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To install a client setup key, open an administrative command prompt on the client, type slmgr /ipk <setup key> and press ENTER.
there is a command you should be able to carry out various tasks to the product key, slmgr This blog post show some of the commands etc that can be used. I am aware that the post mentions vista but slmgr has been in use for a fare while and i know sits in 7 and i am fairly certain it is also in windows 8
tldr:
slmgr /upk (uninstall current installed product key and return license status back to trial state)
slmgr /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xx
any help?
tldr:
slmgr /upk (uninstall current installed product key and return license status back to trial state)
slmgr /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xx
any help?
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