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Window 8 PRO Upgrade Pack Only valid for one activation?

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I have reinstalled my upgrade version twice and it has worked fine just have to enter the activation key again.

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Hi guys, today i grab myself a copy of Window 8 PRO Upgrade Pack. And i heard that it only valid for one activation, is it true?

Because my worry would be if i had OS operating failure or any hardware dead, i will need to reinstall the OS.

 

Any one can confirm with me? Thanks!

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1 Licence. Not 1 activation. If you have to re-install and it doesn't work call MS and they'll fix it. 

 

I believe the Upgrade is tied to the original Licence.

Much like a windows version upgrade e.g. windows vista > Windows 7. or Windows 7 > Windows 8.

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1 Licence. Not 1 activation. If you have to re-install and it doesn't work call MS and they'll fix it. 

 

I believe the Upgrade is tied to the original Licence.

Much like a windows version upgrade e.g. windows vista > Windows 7. or Windows 7 > Windows 8.

Thanks for the reply. Actually i install the WIndow 8 PRO upgrade pack n run it as a Clean install =x

 

so meaning i still can use the same key to reformat/install os if my current system got anything runs wrong?

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Thanks for the reply. Actually i install the WIndow 8 PRO upgrade pack n run it as a Clean install =x

 

so meaning i still can use the same key to reformat/install os if my current system got anything runs wrong?

They shouldn't be asking you for a key if you need to reformat or install clean os. I believe. Just pop in the disc and press clean install of windows.

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Just go to charm click settings click change PC settings click reset this PC.

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  • Mobo: Asus Z170-AR
  • PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900W 
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They shouldn't be asking you for a key if you need to reformat or install clean os. I believe. Just pop in the disc and press clean install of windows.

 

 

Just go to charm click settings click change PC settings click reset this PC.

 

 

Thanks Guys, because i lazy to create recovery. =)

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