Activation of an 'Upgrade '.

In November I bought an upgrade to my OS at the time Windows 8, Windows XP.

I delayed as part of the upgrade, but instead tried Linux for a little (completely replace XP).
Fast-forward a few months, and I decided to build a new PC.
I thought I'd be able to use the product key that I received.
Unfortunately, to create the ISO, Microsoft Web site mentioned that I had to download the installation executable file, where I then would be able to create an installation through the ISO disc.
I didn't know that this was possible on Ubuntu. I called MS supports, and the representative said that it would continue to operate.
I think that he did not understand my situation only.
Of course, the .exe file failed trying to launch in Ubuntu.
Instead, I use laptop my gf running Windows 7 to download the .exe file and create the ISO.
On my new PC, which I use now, I could install Windows 8 Pro without problems using the product key.
But trying to activate it gives me:
The following error occurred while trying to use the product key: Code: 0xC004F061
Any tips?
I do not think that my script is easily transmitted by phone, so I didn't start a hotline.
Live chat ever connected after 30 minutes.
Thanks in advance

You upgraded to Windows 8, but did not have an earlier version of Windows Installer (error 0xC004F061)

If you see error 0xC004F061 when you try to activate Windows 8, this means that you are using a product key for an upgrade of Windows 8 version and a previous version of Windows wasn't on your PC when Windows 8 was installed. To install a Windows 8 upgrade version, you must already have Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP installed on your PC.

If you have formatted the drive until the upgrade of Windows 8 version has been installed, you will not be able to use your upgrade product key to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8, you will need to install your previous version of Windows, and then reinstall Windows 8. Help with the activation process, contact technical support.

Possible work around:

Clean Install Windows 8 update - eight Forums

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