Can I Activate Windows 8 1 with Windows 7 Key?
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Can I activate Windows 8.1 with Windows 7 Key?

You can only go from Pro to Pro and Win 8 to Win 7 Home. You will need to buy a copy of Win 7 Pro or Win 8 Pro or the Win 8 Pro Upgrade. Basically you need the media and key for Windows 7 Pro. If you don’t have it, you need to find it from a previously legal licensed version of Windows 7 Pro.

Can I upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 for free?

If you’re using Windows 8, upgrading to Windows 8.1 is both easy and free. If you’re using another operating system (Windows 7, Windows XP, OS X), you can either buy a boxed version ($120 for normal, $200 for Windows 8.1 Pro), or opt for one of the free methods listed below.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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