I have two computers, Can i install windows 8.1 on both the systems with the same product key?
507585
Nope, the EULA is very specific, this is for a single system, and it requires internet activation. If you've got 2 systems, you'll need to buy two copies. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
507586
Legally/realistically no. Once you authenticate windows 8.1 on one computer it will check that you uninstalled it before it lets you authenticate it on another.
1242781
i cant put windows 8 or 8.1 on my system because my program is not made for that its only for windows 7. i am pretty sure it will work but again i dont know sorry
1874840
Yes you can install 8.1 --- however, my computer crashed with a hardware problem and is now in the HP repair shop. I wish I never purchased this computer.
1958614
I'm not asking to share between computers. This license is definitely for one computer at a time. From everything I've read such as mh272 pointed out, apparently Microsoft is letting you buy the system builder edition and move it between computers. The old OEM licenses were tied to a computer. If you changed the motherboard you technically had to buy a new license.
645316
Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
682390
I run windows 8.1 without issue just pop in the driver disk and do the automated install.
1728176
Correct except for the Windows license. I found no product key and neither any media to reinstall Windows. This version is Windows 8.1 with BING -- a special OEM version, not available for download as far as I know. If you have to reinstall, you'll have to purchase a key and download either an OEM or Retail version, load the iso on a USB drive with a start up disk utility, go into the BIOS and activate boot with USB, then reinstall.
1883474
Nope. Separate license required for each. And if you have the latest version of windows, forget about. Look into a other product. We dropped Sage all togather because support is terrible and all they care about is upgrading you to another version for big bucks.
757353
Yes. If it doesn't, you can always use the Windows Backwards Compatibility feature.
1021846
My laptop came with windows 8.0 and when I upgraded it to 8.1, it still work fine. And I believe it will work fine without no problem for your system.
180718
Of course! All windows 8 computers are eligible for the free 8.1 upgrade... I have 8.1 on my ME400c now
702407
Hi Arthur, Yep, that is not a problem! We actually allow our users to install a single license on up to two computers, as long as both computers are for the same individual. Thanks!
2252795
I can't think of any reason you'd have any trouble with Windows 8.1 on this motherboard. Well, other than it being windows 8.1. But that's going to be a problem no matter what motherboard you use.
645314
I assume that you have the Ubuntu version of the Netbook, yes... you can load windows 8.1 on this BUT you would be better off if you could simple by the system with 8.1 pre-loaded on it. Buying the MS 8.1 package on top of the low cost system would be financially a bad move. Good luck!
1775421
You would need a valid (unused) Windows 7 key, so most likely you'd need to buy a copy. I just did this, there are a few changes you need to make in bios to get it to install, too.
1148789
I had Windows 8 and it worked perfectly. Then I downloaded Windows 8,1 and it still worked like a charm.
670129
That's not a question, and yes, you can have Windows 8.1. It's a free upgrade for any and all Windows 8.0 users. You just have to update the system and then use the Microsoft store app inside the machine to download and install it. Decrapifying the laptop, updating it and getting 8.1 installed will take the better part of an evening, though.