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Windows 8.0 Pro Lic. for Win7 Pro/Ult
MilesAhead:
I have a legit Windows 8.0 Pro Upgrade License to swap for a Windows 7 Ult License.
Edit: As per Josh's info below, this License should work with 8.1 install Discs.
Initially I intend to use the W7 with VM Player. If I get another PC I may install it there instead in the future. So I may be able to delay W7 activation until you are satisfied the W8 License passes muster.
Edit2: The source of the License is a person on one of the Windows forums who has a software company. Apparently she has a deal with MS to raffle off so many copies of W8 Pro. She has been on those forums as a VIP member for some time. So I'm confident it's not pirated.
Those interested please PM me. :)
Josh:
FYI, Windows 8 keys will work on a Windows 8.1 or 8.1.1 installation disc. I just re-built my machine last night after using the 8.1 update 1 ISO from MSDN using my Windows 8 key.
MilesAhead:
FYI, Windows 8 keys will work on a Windows 8.1 or 8.1.1 installation disc. I just re-built my machine last night after using the 8.1 update 1 ISO from MSDN using my Windows 8 key.
-Josh (April 20, 2014, 04:32 PM)
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Very cool. Thanks for the info. I was just going by the info from the person who provided the License. A relief to know all that rigamarole isn't required. :)
Innuendo:
Something you may want to explore is the fact that Microsoft provides down-grade rights to Windows 7 Pro for those who own Windows 8 Pro.
Read all about it here.
It's a bit of a hassle and it's 7 Pro not 7 Ultimate, but it might be better than sitting around waiting for someone to take you up on your offer and you'd still have your copy of Windows 8 in case you decided to move to it later.
Josh:
BTW, Unless you need bit locker, Windows 7 ultimate is kinda pointless. Just my two cents :) I was quick to jump on the bandwagon for 7 Ultimate and had buyers remorse shortly there-after.
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