Windows 10: Do I need a Product Key downloading Windows 8.1 ISO?

Discus and support Do I need a Product Key downloading Windows 8.1 ISO? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; My laptop came with Windows 10 Home installed on the computer, it slows down what I need for online school. If I download Windows 8.1 ISO, Will I need... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by sanriokid, Feb 10, 2021.

  1. SANRIOKID
    sanriokid Win User

    Do I need a Product Key downloading Windows 8.1 ISO?


    My laptop came with Windows 10 Home installed on the computer, it slows down what I need for online school. If I download Windows 8.1 ISO, Will I need a product key?

    :)
     
    sanriokid, Feb 10, 2021
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  2. RANDELA
    RandelA Win User

    Legally download Windows 7 and 8

    I have a product key that is genuine, is this a retail key? I got it free from my university's dreamspark. If so, I could do a clean install with an upgrade disc (provided at microsoft's site) without any extra steps such as registry editing, etc etc.. ?
     
    RandelA, Feb 10, 2021
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  3. FX-GMC
    FX-GMC Win User
    Windows 8 Clubhouse

    I don't think that tool asks for a key if you are running the version of Windows you are trying to download the ISO for.

     
    FX-GMC, Feb 10, 2021
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  4. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User

    Do I need a Product Key downloading Windows 8.1 ISO?

    Legally download Windows 7 and 8

    With Windows 8, the ISO you download allows you to boot and do a fresh install. However, it won't activate properly after doing this, there is a registry key that you need to change and a command you have to run after it is installed to get it to activate. Just google for "How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 8 with an Upgrade Disc". However, this only applies if you have an Upgrade key, if you are using an OEM key or a Retail key you can do a fresh install using the ISO provided without any extra steps.
     
    newtekie1, Feb 10, 2021
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