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    Installing Windows 8 enterprise now and getting the Key later

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Totalfixation, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. Totalfixation

    Totalfixation Notebook Consultant

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    So I'm downloading the Windows 8 enterprise version with the 90 day trial. In a few days Windows 8 will be released and I anticipate on getting the $15 upgrade version. So can I just enter the key once i receive it and not have to worry about reinstalling windows 8?

    Any insight is appreciated.
     
    Totalfixation, Oct 13, 2012
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Not too sure about if this would restrict you, but do you think that your key would be compatible with an enterprise edition of Windows?
     
    namaiki, Oct 13, 2012
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    tommytomatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Also some versions of enterprise require activation over network with a matching DNS. Good luck.

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    tommytomatoe, Oct 13, 2012
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  4. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    I guess no one checked Download Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation :)

    Things to Know Before You Start
    The evaluation edition will expire and cannot be upgraded.
    To upgrade, the evaluation must be uninstalled and a non-evaluation version of Windows must be re-installed from your original installation media.
    Consider running the evaluation edition in a virtual environment or installing on a separate hard drive or partition. The will allow you to upgrade your original Windows installation to Windows 8.
    During registration (required) you must login with a Microsoft account and provide your name, e-mail address and country.
    You are required to activate the product online within 10 days after installing.
    Once the evaluation is installed, you cannot upgrade. To revert to a previous version of Windows, you must do a clean install from your original installation media.
     
    ikovac, Oct 13, 2012
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  5. Totalfixation

    Totalfixation Notebook Consultant

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    So could i just install a regular windows 8 Pro version now use it as a trial and wait for the CDKEY to be release ?
     
    Totalfixation, Oct 13, 2012
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  6. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    I guess you could... Windows 7 versions had 30 day activation time. I hope it is the same for Win8.
     
    ikovac, Oct 13, 2012
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    volkov956 Notebook Guru

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    Non Evaluation Windows 8 won't install without a CDKEY so no 30day window I have tested Windows 8 Pro and Regular
     
    volkov956, Oct 13, 2012
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  8. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Pity... :/
     
    ikovac, Oct 13, 2012
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