8.1 win install from imagery server using key in BIOS

We just bought some new desktop computers HP Compaq Pro SFF 4300 with Windows 8 already installed and activated.  We try to do a new install of Windows 8.1 on these machines.  Ideally, we would use our imagery with Microsoft MDT 2013 server on it to automate the installation of these machines.

However, when install us Win 8.1, it will not activate.  I don't have a product key, because they were purchased from HP with Windows 8 is already installed.  Is there a way we can update to 8.1 using the existing key integrated in the BIOS?  Or is there a way we can automate the upgrade?

Also, why it won't work?  If Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade through the store windows in any case, what is the difference if we upgrade vs clean install (as long as the licensing and activation go?)

Thank you

AHA!  I found a program that is able to remove the product key from the BIOS.  After installing Win8.1, I used this product key to activate and it worked!

http://www.nextofwindows.com/how-to-retrieve-Windows-8-OEM-product-key-from-BIOS/

This will certainly help to automate our processes.

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