If Windows came preinstalled this is how it works:
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Windows 8.1 Build 9600.19327 AIO 40in2 (x86-x64) April 2019 Windows 8.1 Build 9600.19327 AIO 40in2 (x86-x64) April 2019 Language: English, Russian File Size: 6.61 GB Software version: 6.3.9600.19327 / v19.04.10 Build Interface language: English, Russian Legalization: activation required! Windows 8.1 Build 9600.19327 AIO 40in2 (x86-x64. Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2902864) Selecting a language below will dynamically change the complete page content to that language. Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. Windows8.1-KB2902864-x64.msu Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues.
With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more.
When you reinstall it will pick up the Product Key and activate the system automatically.
If it does not or you have activation problems, follow these steps:
'How to Activate Windows 8 and 8.1 by Phone'
Follow these steps and do a Phone Activation and hold on for a real person to assist you.
To Activate Windows 8.1 by Phone
Microsoft Toolkit Windows 8.1 Build 9600
1. Do step 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 below for what you would like or able to do.
2. Press the Windows + R to open the Rusluisn dialog, type slui.exe 4, press Enter, and go to step 7 below.
3. Open an elevated command prompt, type slui.exe 4, press Enter, and go to step 7 below.
4. Open the Power Users Tasks menu, click/tap on System, and go to step 5A below.
5. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the System icon.
A) Click/tap on Activate Windows at the bottom right corner under Windows activation, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)
6. Open PC settings, click/tap on Activate Windows on the left side.
Etc.
'Get help with activation errors'
'How to activate a Microsoft product by using Microsoft Product Activation Center'
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If phone activation is not available to you or does not let you contact Micosoft, you will have to use this method to contact MS support
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This information may interest you if you do wish to keep a record of it:
'Windows 10 Embedded Product Key Tool'
'We’re proud to introduce the immediate release of our newest utility for Windows users: the NeoSmart Technologies Embedded Product Key Tool. Designed for users of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, our embedded product key tool will retrieve and display the Windows setup product key embedded in the BIOS or EFI, allowing you to store it for safe-keeping or use it to reinstall Windows with an official Windows setup image.'
You can also use:
Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Bit Build 9600 Iso
'Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 8.5c)'
Or:
'Product KeyFinder'
Windows 8.1 Build 9600 Activate
Cheers.
Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Bit Build 9600 Product Key
hello good day.. i have seriously problem with my windows 8.1 pro.. i have windows 8 install on my computer and its activated.. Microsoft windows keeps flashing message on my screen says update/upgrade into windows 8.1 for free so when i click on that message and its directly on windows page and i follow the instruction go to the store click upgrade/update for free so, when download is finish at least 8 hours downloading because my internet connection is slow. again flashing on my screen again says: RESTART so i re-start my computer when instillation finish says activate windows... why? i don't have product/activation key... where is free? why need to activate? i don't have money to buy the key for windows 8.1 pro build 9600 or something i didn't know the term of free upgrade?
note: Microsoft windows keeps flashing message on my screen says update/upgrade into windows 8.1 for free when i click directly to this is the article https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15288/windows-8-update-to-windows-8-1