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I just completed a fresh install of Windows 8 Pro as it was released to MSDN. Installation went without a hitch however I can't find out where to enter the correct product key for the copy I have.
Clicking on the Activate this Computer in Activity Centre displays the following screen, but no option to change the product key:
BinaryMisfit
Posted 2012-08-18T11:32:11.560
Reputation: 19 955
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Just follow these steps to add/change product key using Command Prompt and slmgr.vbs:
Launch Command Prompt as an Administrator.
At the command prompt, type in slmgr.vbs -ipk(insert your product key here) and click Enter.
To activate windows, type in slmgr.vbs -ato and click Enter.
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avirk
Posted 2012-08-18T11:32:11.560
Reputation: 15 151
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The command to display the GUI for changing the product key is slui 3 (you need to run the cmd.exe as an administrator).
b0w_bender
Posted 2012-08-18T11:32:11.560
Reputation: 121
That's a much more convenient way to do this, thanks! – Zaroth – 2015-05-29T09:00:53.010
4Welcome to Superuser. I edited your answer, please refrain from posting rants and such, please check the FAQ, too. Feel free to edit your question again if you want to add something. – Baarn – 2012-08-28T20:22:18.200
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You can also go to System (Win+Break) and click the "Change product key" link at the bottom. This works in both Windows 7 and 8.
Cameron
Posted 2012-08-18T11:32:11.560
Reputation: 287
Have you checked out this link.
– avirk – 2012-08-18T12:30:14.517@avirk Please post a detailed answer including that link and I will accept the answer. – BinaryMisfit – 2012-08-18T12:37:36.570
Diago as you said Done! :) – avirk – 2012-08-18T12:44:57.920