Can I upgrade Windows 8.1 trial version to windows 8.1 Pro


  1. Ambot
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    Can I upgrade Windows 8.1 trial version to windows 8.1 Pro


    Out of my proper state of mind, I bought a Windows 8.1 pro pack product key as I planned to upgrade my Windows 7 Home Premium to a latest version but unfortunately I need to have Windows 8.1 installed in my laptop before I can upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro. I am planning to install a trial version of Windows 8.1 and then upgrade it to 8.1 Pro in which I have a product key. Is that possible. Please, I need an advice, I don't know much about this upgrading things on OS.
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  3. AddRAM
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    Why do you need 8.1 installed already ?

    Did you purchase an upgrade key or a retail key ?

    No way would I install 8.1 over Windows 7, nooooooo way.
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  4. Barman58
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    You may want to check out this tutorial on our sister site Windows 8 Forums

    Clean Install with Windows 8 Upgrade

    You should find lots of other Windows 8 Information there
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  6. Ambot
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    AddRAM said:
    Why do you need 8.1 installed already ?

    Did you purchase an upgrade key or a retail key ?

    No way would I install 8.1 over Windows 7, nooooooo way.
    I purchased an upgrade key.

    What do you mean no way for 8.1 over windows 7?
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  7. Dude
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    He means he likes windows 7 better than 8.1. I have a windows 7 machine, and a 8.1. I prefer 8.1, you should follow Barman58's links above
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  8. Ambot
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    Thank you Guys for you advises. I appreciate your ideas and it helps me in deciding what will I do with my OS.
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