Windows 8 change Chinese to English product key

I bought Windows 8 in China on a brand new Samsung. It is not a false copy or anything (I have been in China long enough to suss these things).

I changed the language to English in the settings menu. This was easy to do & worked well at first - but now I get a constant message saying that my product

key does not work.

The shop I bought from were unnecessary - me said if I change it to English, the product key is invalid & that's my problem not them.

BUT - 1) English was already installed - literally just had to change to the main language in settings. & 2) now even if I change it back to Chinese, it

said again the key is incorrect - the shop told me that I should restore settings (which I'm obviously reluctant to see if I can help it).

Certainly, there is a fix for this? I read some comments that suggests that I have to upgrade to win 8 pro, others who say I just DL language English

Pack - English but still works very well just now he said that my product key does not work. So my problem looks unique.

HELP PLEASE!

Product keys are not specific language and work always as long it's a corresponding edition.

One thing to take into account, however, the license can have geographical restrictions where it is enabled. Your license may be only able to activate in China.

You can try activation of phone and see if you are able to get it reactivated.

1. press the Windows key + X , and then clickrun, and 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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