These are considered to be an upgrade key and can't be used to install Windows 8/8.1 with. You will not be able to enter a Window Media Center Pack or Windows 8 Pro Pack product key. You will only be able to enter a Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 product key.Ī Windows 8 product key will only get you a Windows 8 ISO file.Ī Windows 8.1 product key will only get you a Windows 8.1 Update ISO file. You can delete the two folders below to be able to enter your product key and download a new ISO file. If you still have the hidden folders below on your computer from the Windows 8/8.1 Upgrade Assistant, then you will see step 7 instead. If you enter a generic key, then you will get a We can't connect right now message since they have been blocked. This will not work if you use an OEM or system builders product key
If you have a folder named Download in the same folder (ex: on desktop), then you will need to rename it before running the mediacreationtool.exe file to avoid it and it's contents from being permanently deleted. When you run the mediacreationtool.exe file below it will permanently delete any folder named Download and it's contents that's in the same folder as the mediacreationtool.exe file. The Windows 8 or 8.1 product key embedded in the UEFI firmware of the OEM PC will be automatically detected and used during installation to activate Windows 8.1. If you have an OEM Windows 8 or 8.1 PC, then you will also be able to use this ISO to install and activate Windows 8.1 if you are installing the same edition of Windows the key is for. If you have a retail Windows 8 or 8.1 PC, then you will still need to have a valid Windows 8 or 8.1 product key to be able to install and activate Windows 8.1. This option allows you to download the latest Windows 8.1 ISO file without needing a product key. OPTION ONE Download Windows 8.1 Update ISO File with "Windows Installation Media Creation Tool"
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