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Windows 8.1 to 8 - can I still use same key?

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Hi there everyone,

 

I'm new here and just wanted to get some advice if possible.

 

I'm getting a new laptop tomorrow which comes with Windows 8.1 but I want to put Window 8 on instead.

 

So the question is: If I uninstall Windows 8.1 and install Windows 8, will it accept the key from 8.1 that came with the laptop?

 

Thanks for any help.

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Why would you want 8? Why not 8.1?

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If you mean the windows key: yes.

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99% its a no. You might be able to exchange the key.

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I want to downgrade because whenever I've used 8.1 I've had lower FPS in games and more compatibility issues.

 

So if I fresh install windows 8 I can't use the key that will be in the laptop's bios to activate it? 

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I want to downgrade because whenever I've used 8.1 I've had lower FPS in games and more compatibility issues.

 

So if I fresh install windows 8 I can't use the key that will be in the laptop's bios to activate it? 

I don't think that lower FPS is because of 8.1.. 

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What is it then? Because the same games/setup run fine on both 7 and 8. But with 8.1 they were noticeably slower in comparison. 

 

It really is a simple question, I would just like to know please. Thanks.

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Use compatibly mode...its their for a reason lmao..

 

 

 

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Cool. I just wanted some help but obviously that is a bit too much to ask here. Thanks anyway. 

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To answer your question, pretty sure it's a no...

 

Your key is Win8.1 key... not Win8 key...

 

Those with Win8 key can upgrade to Win8.1. Not the other way around. So you will need a new key for Win8.

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