Why don't Windows 8 Pro accept my key card (after installation)

Hi, so I just install Windows 8 Pro on my Linux computer previously. It seems to work properly but I can't do certain tasks such as change my wallpaper screen and lock, etc. He said I need to 'enable Windows '. I went in the PC settings and click on "Activate Windows" and entered my product key, but he didn't accept it. How is it? She is authentic and I used it successfully to install Windows. So what is all this about activation of her?

EDIT: This is a full version, by the way - not a upgrade key only.

Try the phone activation:

Press the Windows key + X , then clickrun, then type: slui.exe 4

2. then 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.

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