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I used the media creation tool kit to create a windows 8.1 pro boot dvd from Microsoft's website.
I booted off of it, wiped my drive and partitions, recreated the partitions, and proceeded with the install.
I have an Asus Q400A...I called Microsoft support and the guy told me that my product key was an OEM key good for 3 computers and for windows 8!
(To get through the 8.1 install I had used a generic key.)
How am I supposed to activate Windows now? I have a key, but it is OEM, and I think when I wiped the partition it got rid of any recovery partition that came with the Asus laptop.
I called Asus and he told me that I would have to pay them and send it in. I really do NOT want to do this.
Any suggestions? I just wanted a fresh install (I had already backed up my files on an external drive) AND I wanted that fresh install to NOT include asus bloatware.
Any suggestions on where to go from here?
Thank you!
What version of Windows 8 is the key for? What version of Windows 8.1 did you install? Windows 8.1 CAN be activated with Windows 8 license keys I personally have done it myself.
– Ramhound – 2016-05-04T15:12:19.167