I'm trying to install the x64 version of windows 8.1 I currently have 32 bit version installed. So when it came to enter product key to activate windows before install I entered my key I got with my digital order and of course it says it doesn't work. Any ideas?
My product key won't work?
- Thread starter Jimbo
- Start date
You cant "upgrade" between architectures
Is it an upgrade key or oem key?
You can't download and upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit using same key? Why? That's bit harsh. Not sure if it's upgrade or oem. It was the Microsoft offer for £25 way back when it was first launched my receipt says....
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Summary of order: WD040xxxxxx
Invoice date: 10/30/2012
Item
Description
Quantity
Unit Price
Total Price
Windows 8 Pro
Product key:
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
1
£24.99
£24.99
Seller of Record
arvato distribution GmbH
Benzstrasse 5-7
33442 Herzebrock-Clarholz
Germany
Subtotal £24.99
PromotionXxxxxxxxxx (£10.00)
VAT £2.39
Total £14.99
Billing address Payment information Shipping method
James Vasey
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom VISA
xxxxxxxxxxx
08/14 Digital delivery
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