Creation of recovery media after upgrade to 8.1 Windows

My computer is a year old and came with 64 bit Windows 8 Pro. I did my recovery media.  Then, they offered an upgrade to a 8.1 free Pro 64-bit.  I took this.  You cannot use the recovery media HP App again to make a floppy of 8.1.  I went online to try to do and could do it, but I only have my OEM # put in and who doesn't.  Download not free any # is product key came with version 8.1.  I tried to use the product key provided with your computer, Windows 8, and it did not work.   How can you now create recovery media for the free Windows 8.1 that has no new product key?  I can retrieve only to Windows 8.  How worthless is that?

Hi sandnurse,

You are absolutely right.

Microsoft will not allow the creation of a Win 8.1 installation disc using a product key to win 8.

You can buy a disc installation Win 8.1 OEM or retail.

Jaco

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