Windows 10: Trying to activate Windows 11 with Windows 8.1 Retail Key...

Discus and support Trying to activate Windows 11 with Windows 8.1 Retail Key... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I installed a fresh copy of Windows 11 on my Valve Steamdeck. I didn't activate during installation as I intended to activate later via the settings... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Istanbul Kop., Mar 1, 2023.

  1. ISTANBUL KOP.
    Istanbul Kop. Win User

    Trying to activate Windows 11 with Windows 8.1 Retail Key...


    Hi,I installed a fresh copy of Windows 11 on my Valve Steamdeck. I didn't activate during installation as I intended to activate later via the settings menu.I have a brand new version physical retail packaged version of Windows 8.1, I bought this many years ago from a reputable bricks and mortar store - but I never opened or used the key. I have just opened the sealed package today.I was told I could activate my Windows 11 with the Windows 8.1 key I have....but I get this error; 0xc004f050What can I do?Thanks.

    :)
     
    Istanbul Kop., Mar 1, 2023
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  2. DOS101
    Dos101 Win User
    Dos101, Mar 1, 2023
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  3. FX-GMC
    FX-GMC Win User
    Windows 8 key troubles

    From the pics in the OP it looks like he is trying to activate windows after it has been installed.
     
    FX-GMC, Mar 1, 2023
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  4. THEHUNTER
    TheHunter Win User

    Trying to activate Windows 11 with Windows 8.1 Retail Key...

    Windows 8 key troubles

    or just use generic cdkey to install and then that key to activate later

    hxxp://superuser.com/questions/697253/clean-install-windows-8-1-or-windows-8-from-oem-key

    bellow in comments
     
    TheHunter, Mar 1, 2023
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