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Windows 8.1 Pro Key Not Working

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Is there anything I can do myself?

Nope. MS support is the only way to go.

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Gday folks!

I am in a bit of a pickle. I got a new PC and sold my old one. I wiped the HDD and I still have the Windows 8.1 pro CD and key. The only problem is, when I go to install that exact copy of windows on my new PC, it won't activate. What do I do. I really can't afford a new copy of windows right now. Anything that could solve this? Thanks for the help!

Main System Specs:

  • Intel Core i5 6500 3.2GHz CPU
  • Gigabyte GA-H170-D3H Motherboard
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB 2400MHz, Gskill Ripjaws 8GB
  • Asus GTX 1060 Turbo
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB SSD
  • Seagate 1TB NAS Grade HDD x2
  • Thermaltake NiC F3 Cooler
  • EVGA Supernova 750 G2 Power Supply
  • NZXT S340 Red/Black Case
  • Noctua NF-F12 Fan x2

Laptop Specs:

  • Intel Pentium N3700 CPU
  • 4GB Kingston RAM
  • Intel HD Graphics
  • Windows 10 Home

Peripherals:

  • Microsoft Wired 600 KB
  • Dell 2003 Mouse
  • HP Compaq LA2206x Monitor
  • Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers
  • Roland RH-5 Headphones
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Call MS support and tell them that you changed the PC and they'll help you activate it.

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Just now, kameshss said:

Call MS support and tell them that you changed the PC and they'll help you activate it.

Is there anything I can do myself?

Main System Specs:

  • Intel Core i5 6500 3.2GHz CPU
  • Gigabyte GA-H170-D3H Motherboard
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB 2400MHz, Gskill Ripjaws 8GB
  • Asus GTX 1060 Turbo
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB SSD
  • Seagate 1TB NAS Grade HDD x2
  • Thermaltake NiC F3 Cooler
  • EVGA Supernova 750 G2 Power Supply
  • NZXT S340 Red/Black Case
  • Noctua NF-F12 Fan x2

Laptop Specs:

  • Intel Pentium N3700 CPU
  • 4GB Kingston RAM
  • Intel HD Graphics
  • Windows 10 Home

Peripherals:

  • Microsoft Wired 600 KB
  • Dell 2003 Mouse
  • HP Compaq LA2206x Monitor
  • Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers
  • Roland RH-5 Headphones
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Just now, Warning said:

Is there anything I can do myself?

Nope. MS support is the only way to go.

Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.10GHz - Intel Stock Cooler - Zotac Geforce GT 610 2GB Synergy Edition

Intel DH61WW - Corsair® Value Select 4GBx1 DDR3 1600 MHz - Antec BP-300P PSU

WD Green 1TB - Seagate 2.5" HDD 1TB - Seagate Barracuda 500GB - Antec X1 E.

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Just now, kameshss said:

Nope. MS support is the only way to go.

Thanks Mate!

Main System Specs:

  • Intel Core i5 6500 3.2GHz CPU
  • Gigabyte GA-H170-D3H Motherboard
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB 2400MHz, Gskill Ripjaws 8GB
  • Asus GTX 1060 Turbo
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB SSD
  • Seagate 1TB NAS Grade HDD x2
  • Thermaltake NiC F3 Cooler
  • EVGA Supernova 750 G2 Power Supply
  • NZXT S340 Red/Black Case
  • Noctua NF-F12 Fan x2

Laptop Specs:

  • Intel Pentium N3700 CPU
  • 4GB Kingston RAM
  • Intel HD Graphics
  • Windows 10 Home

Peripherals:

  • Microsoft Wired 600 KB
  • Dell 2003 Mouse
  • HP Compaq LA2206x Monitor
  • Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers
  • Roland RH-5 Headphones
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1 minute ago, Warning said:

Thanks Mate!

You're Welcome!~

 

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Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.10GHz - Intel Stock Cooler - Zotac Geforce GT 610 2GB Synergy Edition

Intel DH61WW - Corsair® Value Select 4GBx1 DDR3 1600 MHz - Antec BP-300P PSU

WD Green 1TB - Seagate 2.5" HDD 1TB - Seagate Barracuda 500GB - Antec X1 E.

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21 minutes ago, Warning said:

Gday folks!

I am in a bit of a pickle. I got a new PC and sold my old one. I wiped the HDD and I still have the Windows 8.1 pro CD and key. The only problem is, when I go to install that exact copy of windows on my new PC, it won't activate. What do I do. I really can't afford a new copy of windows right now. Anything that could solve this? Thanks for the help!

 

Try phone activation, it usually works... open up a command prompt and type in "slui 4" and the follow the instructions on screen. --- ohh and then upgrade to Windows 10! :D

Quack 🦆

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If you have an OEM System Builder license (that is the OEM license you buy from the computer store, that costs less than the retail box version), then the license is locked to the system once installed, and is non-transferable. New Motherboard -> New License.

 

If you have the OEM license, the only time Microsoft will do an exception, is the computer you fix for your client that you sold to the system, the motherboard is broken and no longer available. Now, via phone support, Microsoft will activate your license.

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