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Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2013?

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mukulesh Original post #1
Dec 29, 2012 at 6:32 PM
I want to purchase the original Windows 8 in January-2013.. But I am planning to upgraded my PC in April-2013.. Will the activation key for Windows 8 would still remain active till then i.e. April-2013?? Please help, as Windows 8 is offered at a discounted price only up to January, 2013..
Krow
Krow #2
Dec 29, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

The discounted upgrade licence is not valid for fresh installations. Buy your copy of Windows 8 in April.

Or else buy an upgrade licence and move to Windows 8 in January. You can upgrade your computer in April without losing your Windows 8 installation.
mandarpalshikar
mandarpalshikar #3
Dec 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

Buy this - *www.flipkart.com/microsoft-windows...ZTRH&ref=e3211da2-bd42-4e6f-99e2-c270fe222e19
It says on title that its a "Upgrade Pack" but its not. Its a full retail version with both 32 bit & 64 bit DVDs. I'm using it by doing a fresh install.
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Reloaded #4
Jan 1, 2013 at 8:37 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

mukulesh said:
I want to purchase the original Windows 8 in January-2013.. But I am planning to upgraded my PC in April-2013.. Will the activation key for Windows 8 would still remain active till then i.e. April-2013?? Please help, as Windows 8 is offered at a discounted price only up to January, 2013..
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Once the key is purchased it can be activated anytime you wish. I purchased the discounted key worth 699rs and it worked on a fresh install for me.

Buy the key before the offer ends. 31 jan:shock:
Harsh Pranami
Harsh Pranami #5
Jan 2, 2013 at 1:29 AM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

Reloaded said:
Once the key is purchased it can be activated anytime you wish. I purchased the discounted key worth 699rs and it worked on a fresh install for me.

Buy the key before the offer ends. 31 jan:shock:
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+1 U can activate the key anytime but purchase it before 31st jan
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rakesh_ic #6
Jan 2, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

Krow said:
The discounted upgrade licence is not valid for fresh installations.
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Not true. I am using a discounted 699 key. Tried both (with 2 keys bought online) - Installation on a win 7 machine (original) and Fresh install on a new SSD. Both worked and are activated
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rahulyo #7
Jan 2, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

From where i get Win 7 discounted key ?
reniarahim1
reniarahim1 #8
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

rakesh_ic said:
Not true. I am using a discounted 699 key. Tried both (with 2 keys bought online) - Installation on a win 7 machine (original) and Fresh install on a new SSD. Both worked and are activated
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you activated the same licence key in 2 machines?
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rakesh_ic #9
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:23 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

reniarahim1 said:
you activated the same licence key in 2 machines?
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Dude.. I clearly mentioned 2 keys in brackets.. what is your doubt now?
reniarahim1
reniarahim1 #10
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:42 PM
Re: Windows 8 to be purchased in January, 2013 - Will the activation key remain active till April, 2

oohh..okie...fine.