How to downgrade Windows 8 Pro - license keys

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• Can I install Windows 8 Pro 64 bits with a 32-bit Windows 8 Pro license key?

  I searched through the forum, it seems that there is no difference between 64-bit and 32-bit licenses. However, as I know suggested for 64-bit and 32-bit retail price are different. I get confused! If they are the same, then eveyone would buy a 32-bit and then install 64-bit... is it true? Your response is truly appreciated.

  I searched through the forum, it seems that there is no difference between 64-bit and 32-bit licenses. However, as I know suggested for 64-bit and 32-bit retail price are different. I get confused! If they are the same, then eveyone would buy a 32-bit and then install 64-bit... is it true? Your response is truly appreciated.

  Yes, the product key works independently of the architecture (32- or 64-bit), so you can use the same product key used to activate 32-bit Windows 8 Pro with 64-bit Windows 8 Pro.

  To learn more:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2013/02/14/how-to-migrate-from-32-bit-versions-of-Windows-to-Windows-8-64-bit/

• How to put windows 7 pro on the new computer using the same key on the side of the other computer

  I have a computer comes with windows 7 pro. I am now building a new computer. How to put windows 7 pro on the new computer using the same key on the side of the computer. I don't have a Windows 7 disc.

  Original title: Windows 7 pro

  Tuesday, October 14, 2014 20:31:20 + 0000, 4hammond wrote:

  I have a computer comes with windows 7 pro. I am now building a new computer. How to put windows 7 pro on the new computer using the same key on the side of the computer. I don't have a Windows 7 disc.

  You can not, for at least one (and two possible) reasons.

  1. it isn't clean if you want to have two computers, or you
  you want to remove from the old computer and put it on the new. If
  you want once, you can't do that - the rule is very clear: there
  a copy (or a license) for each computer.

  There is nothing new here. This is exactly the same rule that has been in
  effect on all versions of Windows from at least with Windows 3.1.

  2. but even if you want it on a single and from uninstall
  the old computer, you can't do it. It is because if it came with the
  computer, it is an OEM version and the biggest drawback to he a
  OEM version, is that its license it permanently binds to the first
  It is installed on the computer. He can never legally be moved to another
  computer, sold or assigned (except with the original computer).

• (Redirected) Dell OptiPlex 3040 MT Windows 7 Pro (includes the Windows 10 Pro license) - how do I install Windows 10?

  How install Windows 10 on a Dell OptiPlex 3040 MT with Windows 7 Pro x 64 installed to come (and that includes a Windows 10 Pro license)?

  The system comes with a DVD titled Windows 10 Pro x 64 read "use to reinstall the operating system on a system with OS installed"

  Best of this post in the forum Windows 10 here:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/f/4997

  Bev.

• How to reboot Windows 8 Pro mode safe?

  I have a set of Steelseries MERC keyboard, an Asus Crosshair IV Formula motherboard, and I've been advised to perform a full scan with my Kaspersky PURE, Malwarebytes and Superantispyware in Mode without failure.  I don't know how to restart Windows 8 Pro mode without failure.  I tried pressing the F4, F6 and F8 keys.  I guess I can do a cold reboot, but I prefer to do this properly.  Thank you.

  On your login screen, click on the power icon that gives you three options: sleep, stop and restart.
  Hold down the SHIFT key and click on restart.

  When the computer reboots, you get a blue screen with options.

  Click on troubleshooting-> Advanced Options-> settings-> Enable safemode startup

  http://www.opentechguides.com/how-to/article/Windows-8/7/Windows-8-safe-mode-F8.html

  If you want to enable F8 as previous versions, run the following command as an administrator:

  bcdedit/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu Yes

  http://www.opentechguides.com/how-to/article/Windows-8/7/Windows-8-safe-mode-F8.html

• How can I enter the CS6 license key when Adobe Application Manager immediately attempted to authenticate on my creative cloud expired subscription?

  I have CS6 Master Suite installed along side my apps Cloud Creative expired (I evaluate whether to renew my subscription at this time). CS6 and creative cloud are currently without a license because of a mess with my teaching license, but I have a new CS6 license that I am recording CS6 with. However, during the launch of any program CS6, Adobe Application Manager then lance and tells me that my creative cloud membership is now expired. How/where to enter my CS6 license key? I tried to enter my new license on my Adobe account profile > 'My products and services' and reinstalled CS6 requests from my original disk image (MasterCollection_CS6_LS16.dmg).

  Thanks in advance,

  Liz

  Including that of another thread, after which I could connect again with my Adobe ID and my software is ready for use:

  Windows:

  Delete these folders

  C:\ProgramData\Adobe SLStore

  SLCache in C:\Program Files (x 86) \Common Files\Adobe

  C:\Users\(Your Username OOBE) \AppData\Local\Adobe

  Mac:

  Delete SLStore and SLCache in Application Support/Adobe

  Delete ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe OOBE

• How to uninstall Windows XP PRO so that I can install Windows Pro 8.1?

  Problem? My Windows XP PRO is not listed in the control panel. (The system came with the new computer).

  I want to uninstall, & replace it with Windows 8.1 pro (disk).

  Is it done in safe mode? Also how a clean uninstallation is completed?

  MS says that an upgrade is not possible (since '23 programs, etc. need attention').

  All advice appreciated. Best regards, Doug

  Original title: how to uninstall Windows XP PRO, which is not listed in the control panel?

  Of course, it is not in the control panel. This isn't how it works. You must reformat and perform a new installation of Windows 8.

  Your computer will not be able to be upgraded. You must consult the computer manufacturer to see if there is even the disks available to this end for Windows 8. Probably not.

  And, even if all the drivers were available, you always have to reinstall ALL your programs and data on the medium of origin or files and backup of the date.

• How to convert Windows 7 pro 64-bit to windows 7 pro 32 bit

  How to convert Windows 7 pro 64-bit to windows 7 pro 32 bit

  You can't unless you are doing a new installation that would eliminate all of your files and installed programs.

  Clean install Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums help

• After upgrading my OEM of Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro license, can I switch my license of windows 8 to a new pc?

  IF I upgrade my license OEM windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro, can I transfer my windows 8 pro license to new PC?

  If I need to re - install windows I have to install my copy of Windows 7 oem first and then install the upgrade of windows 8?

  I thought that the new license windows 8 would take the place of the old 7 oem?

  Well, it does, but you are moving elsewhere, but you cannot benefit from rights eligible OEM Windows 7 license to another machine, because the OEM for Windows 7 license was already tied to the first machine that it has been installed on.

  The machine that you transfer the Windows 8 license must have a previous qualification license (XP, Vista, Windows 7, or even Windows 7).

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

• I have a Windows 8 Pro license, where I can download Windows 8 Pro installation media?

  Hello

  I have a Windows 8 Pro license and I would install Windows 8 Pro.

  I want to know where I can download the installation media for Windows 8 Pro?

  I don't have a Windows machine.

  Thank you

  What type of machine are you tempted or need to install Windows on? You can download the installation of 90 day trial Windows Enterprise 8.1 it then use it to facilitate the download of Windows 8 Pro.

  The 90 day trial of Windows Enterprise 8.1 is provided as one. ISO file you can burn it to a blank DVD and install on a blank hard disk or a partition:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh699156.aspx

• transfer of windows 8 pro license

  I had a retail windows vista ultimate installed on my old pc. I have upgraded to windows 8 retail pro using the upgrade of $40 by Microsoft. And activated my copy of win 8. I activated successfully.

  This pc has reached end of life and in a future close I want to build new pc. My question is

  Can I transfer my windows 8 pro license upgrade that I bought and activated on my old pc

  A new that I do? (compensation than my old pc will not serve even more).

  I had a retail windows vista ultimate installed on my old pc. I have upgraded to windows 8 retail pro using the upgrade of $40 by Microsoft. And activated my copy of win 8. I activated successfully.

  This pc has reached end of life and in a future close I want to build new pc. My question is

  Can I transfer my windows 8 pro license upgrade that I bought and activated on my old pc

  A new that I do? (compensation than my old pc will not serve even more).

  In order to transfer the upgrade of Windows 8 on a computer without an operating system eligible, you must first install a full version of the license Windows on the computer (XP, Vista, Windows 7) then you can use the upgrade to this topic

  If you do not have a full version of Windows license, you must purchase a license of full version Windows 8.

  There is no full retail version of Windows 8. If you need a full version, you will need to purchase the Pro OEM Windows 8 of new eggs. To do this, install an own custom.

  Windows 8 Pro
  64-bit (OEM)

  Windows 8 Pro
  32-bit (OEM)

  Windows 8
  64-bit (OEM)

  Windows 8
  32-bit (OEM)

• How to transfer Windows 7 pro to my new laptop computer key

  I've upgraded to Windows 7 Pro... almost a year or two ago. Now, I bought a new laptop and it has 7 Home premium: cannot find my original key to the pro version: How can I transfer the key pro 7 to my new laptop?

  Here are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features.

  Make sure that Windows 7 Professional is no longer in use on the old machine.

  If the license for Windows 7 Professional, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional. First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.

  You may need to reactivate by phone:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Pro Media Center of Windows 8 license is not triggered. How can I make it back to Windows 8 Pro license

  I received a free upgrade license for Windows 8 Pro with Media Center, at the time where they offered.

  I have not noticed that the license is good if active before a date which has since long (a few times in February). The license has been accepted at the entrance and the Media Center software installed, when I went to add new features to Windows 8 (I had already updated the machine to Windows 8 Pro.

  In fact, I don't want to buy the upgrade at this point. How can I make the license back to the old key... which of course, now I can't see.  I bought several upgrades, and you have not installed all, so I don't know how many of those I've not used on other machines upgrade is the one I used on this one.

  Thank you

  John

  See:

  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/16077-Media-Center-remove-go-back-Windows-8-Pro.html

• How can I use the additional features of windows 8.1 license key

  I bought acer E5 - 573 G-34QR (Aspire e 15) provided with windows preinstalled 8.1, I activated windows 8.1 but when I try to use additional features of windows 8.1 it ask for the product key.

  It depends on what kind of functionality you are looking for.

  Moreover, the license key is on your BIOS, so you don't need to activate windows.

  here some difference on windows 8 versions, it's the same for 8.1:

  https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions

  All mentioned editions have the ability to use the language packs, which allows multiple user interface languages. [5] (this feature previously only available in Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise). However, in China and other emerging markets, a variation of Windows 8 without this feature, called Windows 8 unique language, is sold. This edition can be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro. [14]

• What should I do to downgrade my Windows Vista business, Windows XP Pro licenses.

  Original title: Downgrade my Vista Business.

  Hi... I have 3pc with licenses professional Vista but I need to downgrade to win xp pro... what should I do?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
  You want to downgrade from Windows Vista business to Windows XP. Let me know if this isn't the issue.
  Can I downgrade my OEM version of Windows Vista business to Windows XP Professional?

  Yes. Right of demotion OEM desktop operating systems PC apply to Windows Vista business and Windows Vista Edition full, as stated in the terms of the license. Please note, downgrade versions OEM Windows Vista business and Windows Vista Ultimate are limited to Windows XP Professional (including Windows XP Edition Tablet PC and Windows XP x 64 edition). End users can use the following media for their downgrade: Volume Licensing media (provided that the end-user has a Volume License Agreement), trade retail (FPP) or System Builder hologram CD (provided that the software is acquired in accordance with the Microsoft OEM System Builder License). Use of degraded operating system is governed by the Windows Vista Business license terms, and the end user cannot use the downgrade and professional Windows Vista operating system. There is no right of demotion for Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows Vista Edition Home Premium.

  For reference:
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/itprovistamigration/thread/4ea0018b-2b8a-4C7E-8dca-377780d260d8
  
  I hope it helps. If you have problems in the future, please let us know. We will be happy to help you.