![]() Update: We've been informed that simply entering one of the KMS Client Setup Keys from Microsoft's website during the Windows 8.1 installation process should let you install Windows 8.1 normally. ![]() We'll just need to modify the Windows 8.1 installation media a bit. If we had a way of skipping the product key prompt during the installation process and entering the key later, we could install Windows 8.1 fresh - luckily, we do have a way of doing that. However, Windows 8.1 will accept the Windows 8 product key if you enter it on the desktop after installing Windows 8.1 - no, we don't know why it works this way. The Windows 8.1 installer refuses to accept the Windows 8 product key and won't allow us to install Windows 8.1 with it. In reality, there's a way we can get around this limitation. Only people who purchase Windows 8.1 can install it fresh, not people who origianlly purchased Windows 8. Microsoft wants you to install Windows 8 normally and use the Windows 8.1 upgrade offer in the Windows Store to get Windows 8.1. Simply download the Windows Installation Media Creation Tool, and then select the details about which version you want (Windows 8.1 or 8.1 Pro, etc), and then follow through the wizard to create your boot media. ![]() And if you are completely reinstalling a Windows 8.0 PC you can use this 8.1 installation media with the same key from Windows 8.0, so there's no reason not to do so. If you want to just download the installation media for a fresh reinstall of Windows 8.1, there's a new option from Microsoft that can allow you to download that image without even entering your product key. Microsoft also only allows you to download Windows 8.1 installation media with a Windows 8.1 key, so we'll show you another trick that allows you to download Windows 8.1 installation media with a valid Windows 8 key. Luckily, you can get around this limitation if you really want a fresh install of Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade to all Windows 8 users, but you normally can't install Windows 8.1 with a Windows 8 product key. Install Windows 8.1 Normally and Enter Your Product Key Afterwards.Modify the Windows 8.1 Installation Media.Download Windows 8.1 With a Windows 8 Product Key.The Problem, and How We'll Fix It (Old Version).
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