once i purchase the key card how do i downoad the software. or is there any posibility to get the disk itself. pls help as I have windows8surfacepro
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There's instructions on the box on how to download a backup copy. However, I think you're doing yourself a disservice by purchasing the old version. 2013 is designed around touch. You could also consider purchasing a subscription to Office. The Office 365 Home Premium subscription for $99/year has most of the same programs and lets you install on up to 5 devices.
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What is says in the title is normally what it comes with. They do a downgrade on a windows 8 machine. If it comes with Windows 7 they normally send you both recovery disks in case you change your mind.
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I think the problem here is your installation file. I installed through usb boots. Download the file at microsoft website, then install and then buy the key
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If I remember correctly, Windows 8 Pro product key is encrypted in BIOS. You can't see it (you see it only in BIOS in encrypted format). You never know the actual product key number and you will never lose it because it's on the chip in the computer. Windows 8 Pro software will pull it from there automatically when you install Windows 8 Pro from the disks provided in the package. Windows 7 Pro is currently installed through Windows 8 Pro Microsoft Downgrade Rights Licensing Program.
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You can re download through web site just make sure to but activation key and receipt is safe place. I put mine in the Disk holder I keep all hard disks in.
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First Question: There is a way to do a clean install with the upgrade version on an empty formatted hard drive. At windowssecret.com there are complete instructions. Second Question: You actually need to buy the 64 bit version
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I used a backup program (Acronis True image) to copy the OS onto the SSD. It then guided me how to change to boot from the new SSD. No reinstall of Win 8 needed, just copy to SSD and set that drive as boot drive. Pretty easy. It never asked for windows key in the process. For an easier process still, buy the migration kit for your specific SSD which will come with the hardware you may need as well. I was in your shoes and like you thought it was going to be harder than it was. Good luck and enjoy the 5-second boot up afterward. JF
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To activate it, there is a code on the back. You have to register your product to make sure that no one is sending around duplicate copies. If that copy doesn't work then someone has already used that key. I would send a message to who you purchased it, or keep trying to contact windows.
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If you're looking at this product page, they're the same thing. With the key card you have to wait to get a card printed with a physical number mailed to you. The number is in your amazon account when you do the download (I assume). So if you can wait a week, get the key card. You have to download from Microsoft and create a Microsoft account either way. Either way this is a subscription product that expires after a year and all of the software stops working if you let it expire.
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the user name and license keys should be on the box that the external drive came in also their is a small disc that says driver on it should be included in your box with the external drive. I installed mine a year ago so don't remember exactly how that goes now but all the information that you need is in the box or on the box to get this to install.
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Be careful, the one I bought had code that only worked for a few weeks, they wouldn't give me a valid key after purchase either. The price does not guarentee it comes with a activation key, you may have to purchase that from microsoft later.
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I'm using windows 8, it does come with an installation disc but the disc I received was a bad disc,but I found a free download on line but somehow I lost the link ,I'll keep looking and send it to you if I find it
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The installation software is loaded on the drive and you only get one chance at installing it. Apparently the first install was done incorrectly. Toshiba will not give you another copy of the installation software (very poor customer support), they will tell you to go on the market and buy it from a 3rd party. I will never purchase another Toshiba product because of that policy.
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This model already comes with Windows 8 Pro license and recovery disks. You can install it at any time. Most resellers don't do the installations because all products must be factory sealed when the reach end users (if it's a brand new item). It's easy to install yourself, just follow the instructions.
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I installed the upgrade from FP and it went fine. I did not have FP installed and it did not ask for the program disk or the product key. I'm guessing it will work for you as well.
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The new machine came with Windows 8.1 installed, but it was not Windows 8.1 Pro. All I did was buy the Pro upgrade and install it. The upgrade is not a CD. All you get is serial number that you enter during the upgrade process. So you have a choice, buy the serial number on line and get it immediately or buy the serial number that comes in the box and upgrade after receiving the box.
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Tom: I was not able to install the disk like any conventional software,---but some how I was linked to a "free" download of Flt Sim X.Not enough time for trying it out, or instructions tp enter the product key to make it legal. Just been too busy with other things.