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January 10th, 2015 21:00

Installing an N edition of Windows 8 - Windows 8.1 N on Inspiron laptops

For Dell laptops with Windows 8 or 8.1 pre-installed (especially the Inspiron 17 7000 series)

Has anyone tried installing an N edition of Windows 8 or 8.1 on their Dell laptop? The Dell Windows 8.1 SLP product key allows for a clean install and activation of a standard Win 8.1 - but how about a Windows 8.1 N edition?
Has anyone tested the N edition of Windows?

Windows 8.1 N is identical to Windows 8.1, but it has less bundled bloatware (thanks to EU courts).
If you're interested, you can create a Windows 8.1 N installation DVD or USB drive using the following Microsoft tool:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Of course, you'll still need a valid license and key to activate it.

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From Microsoft:

What's an N edition of Windows?

N editions of Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 don't include media-related technologies like Windows Media Player or Camera.

To play or create audio CDs, digital media files, and video DVDs;
organize content in a media library; create playlists;
convert audio CDs to digital media files;
view artist and title information of digital media files; view album art of music files;
transfer music to personal music players;
or record and play back TV broadcasts after Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 is installed, you'll need to install a media player and other software from Microsoft or another company.

Additionally, Internet Explorer 11 in N editions of Windows 8.1 don’t include media features like adaptive streaming or Digital Rights Management (DRM) playback.

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