Windows 8 upgrade query
- Thread starter bluevolt
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You can use the ISO for multiple computers, but the key can only be used only on one computer at a time.
The_Falcon
Level D
Heres how to do it:The Solution
Using the key provided to you (MSDN etc.) you will need to run the following in an elevated command prompt –
if you are new to Windows 8, click Start –> type “cmd†–> right-click on a command prompt and select “Run as administrator†in the bottom of the page:
Next type the following commands:
slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
slmgr.vbs /ato
The first command will update the key.
The second command will activate Windows.
Replace the "XXXX" bits with your Windows 8 Key (you do need to enter the dashes and you don't need to surround it with double quotes).
The Original Link: Change Windows 8 Product Key to activate
Using the key provided to you (MSDN etc.) you will need to run the following in an elevated command prompt –
if you are new to Windows 8, click Start –> type “cmd†–> right-click on a command prompt and select “Run as administrator†in the bottom of the page:
Next type the following commands:
slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
slmgr.vbs /ato
The first command will update the key.
The second command will activate Windows.
Replace the "XXXX" bits with your Windows 8 Key (you do need to enter the dashes and you don't need to surround it with double quotes).
The Original Link: Change Windows 8 Product Key to activate
Recently I've upgraded my OS to Windows 8, my laptop is Packard bell ES TR86 Core 2 Duo T6400, 2 years old but everything works except Intel My WiFi technology. I have Intel WiFi 5100 agn adapter on my laptop. When I had Windows 7 earlier I Could use it as a WiFi Router to get internet on my iphone and other devices. I've used both Connectify and Intel MyWiFi technology, both were working perfectly. But now I cannot, Intel.com says that it is in process of updating the drive for WiFi 5100 Agn Adapter. any other solution for this problem...?
harishgayatri
Level D
It works out of box on my Dad's MSI X340. I even updated the drivers to the latest one on windows 8. What I did was download the Windows 7 drivers only & installed it over windows 8 & it works perfectly fine.
satishcarya
Disciple
can you please guide me how to upgrade the OS from windows 7 to windows 8 (i am currently having windows 7 home premium 64 bit which came as preloaded with my Samsung laptop).