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October 18th, 2013 17:00
Win 8 Product Key
Hey everybody,
purchased a Dell Laptop 2 months ago and want to upgrade Win 8 to 8.1 and it asks for the Windows Product Key.
Does anyone know where I can find it? There is not sticker on the Laptop and there was no key with the paper work.
Do I even get a Win Key with Dell?
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Hawaiian Laker
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October 18th, 2013 17:00
if you click on the windows store tile, and your system is up to date, it should prompt you to upgrade for free to 8.1
StephanieSK
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October 18th, 2013 17:00
So, that means there is only a Win 8.1 Pro Version? If there is, it makes sense that it asks for a Key, because I don't have Win 8 Pro. Too bad. I want the Start Button back.
ejn63
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October 18th, 2013 17:00
If you update from within Windows (using the Windows Store) from 8 to 8.1 (non-Pro) it should not ask for a key. If you obtain a copy elsewhere, you will need to provide a key.
ejn63
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October 18th, 2013 17:00
The product key is embedded into a chip on the mainboard. You don't need a product key (unless you're trying to upgrade from 8 to 8.1 Pro, where you'll need to buy an upgrade key).
StephanieSK
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October 18th, 2013 17:00
There we go, it's downloading it. Was going through the Microsoft Website and not the Windows Store. Thanks for the help.