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Watlinguk

Watlinguk

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I currently have Windows 7 ultimate installed. I don't have a cd key so i have a 30 day count down.

My question is, if i go for the Windows 8 £24.99 online, will i receive a license key so i can use all the features after 30 days? Or will it literally just be like i have where there's a countdown and after that expires im unable to use Microsoft update?

If Windows 8 provides a License key at the £25 this seems great value?

Kindest regards
 
You need an activated copy of win7/vista or Xp you don't have that so you can't upgrade.
You either need to activate your win7 by supplying a valid key or buy an oem copy.

It's an upgrade you have no license to upgrade.
 
I'm looking to buy Windows 8 online. Now ive been on the MS website and i see on sale "Windows 8 Pro" for £24.99. Now is this the upgrade edition? As i dont have a CD key for my current windows 7 version as it was used on my other PC.

Is they any copy i can buy from MS website where i can download windows 8 and it come with a product code?

Kind regards
 
Watlinguk said:
I'm looking to buy Windows 8 online. Now ive been on the MS website and i see on sale "Windows 8 Pro" for £24.99. Now is this the upgrade edition? As i dont have a CD key for my current windows 7 version as it was used on my other PC.

Is they any copy i can buy from MS website where i can download windows 8 and it come with a product code?

Kind regards
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You don't a need a cd key for old Win7(it won't ask for it),as look as Win7 is currently activated it will upgrade to Win8 .
 
so if i buy the £24.99 downloadable upgrade version from MS, it wont matter that i don't have a product key on my current version? As the above post said it had to be activated to upgrade, so im looking for the next solution to download a full version of windows 8
 
Never mind, a bit of digging has confirmed i can't use the upgrade version for £24.99

(One purchased upgrade is good for one license, which can be used on one qualifying PC (that is, a PC that currently has a valid license for Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7).



What is my alternative please?
 
Watlinguk said:
so if i buy the £24.99 downloadable upgrade version from MS, it wont matter that i don't have a product key on my current version? As the above post said it had to be activated to upgrade, so im looking for the next solution to download a full version of windows 8
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Does it say Win7 is activated in System via Control Panel?...if so you can upgrade to Win8,thats what I did with my Win7 PCs(I had keys but it never ask for them).
 
There is no activation in control panel, it has 4 days remaining, so wanted to upgrade to Windows 8 and get a full version to avoid paying for a windows 7 license, which are expensive
 
Sounds like you would need the OEM version of 8, or go to a car boot and try and pick up a cheap xp sp3, you can get them on the bay real cheap.

(but you could be limited to 32 bit, just so you know)
 
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