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How to activate windows 8.1 from G2a on new PC?

melias24
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HI, i need some help, windows 8.1 is pretty expensive and off of g2a is only $18 (link: https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html but if im doing a new build and dont have the disc and just the key for it, how do i activate it? i dont understand...or is it just an upgrade if you already have windows.....if not how do you install with just a key code?

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~Elias

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http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

 

Or you could torrent an ISO and use the legit key during the install.

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You need the ISO for Windows 8.1 and you need the activation code when you install.


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http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

 

Or you could torrent an ISO and use the legit key during the install.

Thanks, but im not wanting to upgrade, i was wondering how to do it if you want to put it on a new PC.

Main PC: Core i5 4670 | MSI Mpower Max z87 | G.Skill Ripjaws 2x4gb | Stock intel cooler | PNY GTX 770 2gb (hoping to upgrade) | Seagate 1tb 7200rpm | Corsair RM850 | Corsair Carbide Air 540 | PCCG custom sleeved black/yellow extensions | Corsair K70 Cherry MX Blue | Corsair M45 |

Phone: LG Nexus 5 | Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-PDG1, Shure SRH440 | Laptop: Asus 303la (i5 model, 1600x900 res) | Motorbikes: 2004 Sherco 290i, 2013 Husqvarna CR125 | Xbox one

 

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HI, i need some help, windows 8.1 is pretty expensive and off of g2a is only $18 (link: https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html but if im doing a new build and dont have the disc and just the key for it, how do i activate it? i dont understand...or is it just an upgrade if you already have windows.....if not how do you install with just a key code?

Thanks,

~Elias

If you have Win7 on a disc/thumb drive you can always use the code to upgrade to 8.1 from the trial of 7 even.

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HI, i need some help, windows 8.1 is pretty expensive and off of g2a is only $18 (link: https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html but if im doing a new build and dont have the disc and just the key for it, how do i activate it? i dont understand...or is it just an upgrade if you already have windows.....if not how do you install with just a key code?

Thanks,

~Elias

Install windows off microsofts website then install onto computer and enter in G2As code...

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