New build pc with a gigabyte z97n gaming 5 board - might be relevant as it's has a windows 8 section in the options.
I bought a retail key entered said key into some MS tool, it acknowledged it was for 8.1 pro and downloaded the appropriate iso and created a bootable usb.
Installed with no issue entering the key when prompted however once installation is complete the activation screen tells me: This key didn't work,please check it and try again or try a different key.
I can't see how the key can be the issue when Microsoft's tool told me it was fine and gave me the iso.
Ive tried phone a activation but it doesn't like the machine generated code and says I may be a victim of fraud.
Any ideas? Could it have anything to do with the new fangled motherboard bios with the Windows 8 options? I've emailed the place that sold me the key but not heard back yet.
I bought a retail key entered said key into some MS tool, it acknowledged it was for 8.1 pro and downloaded the appropriate iso and created a bootable usb.
Installed with no issue entering the key when prompted however once installation is complete the activation screen tells me: This key didn't work,please check it and try again or try a different key.
I can't see how the key can be the issue when Microsoft's tool told me it was fine and gave me the iso.
Ive tried phone a activation but it doesn't like the machine generated code and says I may be a victim of fraud.
Any ideas? Could it have anything to do with the new fangled motherboard bios with the Windows 8 options? I've emailed the place that sold me the key but not heard back yet.