Hi Anand, I just what to update you on this subject. The way I was trying to do this before was like the W 7 way of running the setup file off of the DVD, which as I said wanted a W 8.1 Pro “Key”.

When this change rolls out to the general public next month, you'll be able to use your Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 product key to complete a Windows 10 upgrade. Next big Windows 10 release will ease ...

If you bought a retail copy of Microsoft Windows or Office, the first place to look is in the disc jewel case. Retail Microsoft product keys are usually on a bright sticker located inside the case ...

Steps to download Windows 8.1 Pro ISO legally without product key. Step 1: Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's Windows 8 installation media homepage and then click on Create ...

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10565 released yesterday with numerous functional improvements, but also a key change in the activation scheme: Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 product keys can be used to ...

Another free utility, Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder serves up product keys for Windows and Office 2010 (it doesn't support more recent versions of Office) as well as non-Microsoft software.

Windows 8 users who want to upgrade to Windows 8.1 without having to go through the Windows Store can use this trick to download the ISO with the Windows 8 product key.