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    Thinkpad X61 Windows 8 Activation Problems

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Pascone, Jun 4, 2013.

  1. Pascone

    Pascone Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed the 90 day demo of Windows 8 sometime back, Microsoft sent me a $20 upgrade code to use but now it's not taking the key and they are requesting $199. This is just a test machine, very old. I tried running a tool and was told the OS was not KMS compatible. Are there other options available? The machine keeps shutting down which is pretty annoying.
    Thanks..
    PS - If this is the incorrect forum, please let me know.
     
    Pascone, Jun 4, 2013
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