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Just bought a new Dell laptop and need your help.
Hi guys, today I got a Dell Inspiron 17R that runs Windows 8 Pro.
The first thing I tried to do was to install the updates and upgrade to Windows 8.1 but it asks me for a product key, which I don't have because Windows 8 came with the laptop. I downloaded the magical jellybean keyfinder but it says that the product key is invalid!!! What should I do now??
Also, I want to clean install but I don't have the disc what can I do about that?
Philip_Yip
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October 25th, 2013 13:00
Unfortunately the Windows 8.1 installers don't accept the Windows 8.0 product keys; I have no idea as its meant to be an update/service pack.
For the retail product keys there is a workaround to download a Windows 8.1 .iso and use it to clean install.
http://philipyip.wordpress.com/download-windows-8-1-iso/
I don't think the Windows 8.0 retail downloader will accept the OEM product key however. Some have reported that they got a clean install done with a TechNet .iso but unfortunately to obtain them from a legitimate source you need a TechNet/MSN subscription.