can i buy just windows 81 pro product key without buying or downloading the upgrade?

Question

can I buy just windows 81 product key without buying or downloading the upgrade?
i already have got a dvd from my friend. thanks.

Answer 1

No you can't buy a standalone Windows 8.1 product key. If you choose to purchase Windows from Microsoft you can purchase electronically, you don't have to use the software that is provided, the product key is just emailed to you.



I also quote from the Microsoft How To Tell site: With the exception of Product Key Cards distributed with Certificates of Authenticity (COA’s), Microsoft does not distribute products keys as standalone products. If you see a listing on an auction site, online classified ad, or other online page advertising product keys, it’s a good indication that these keys are likely stolen or counterfeit.



Please find links below to the Microsoft Store and a site where you can learn to tell if the software you are buying is genuine.



Link: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/cat/Windows/categoryID.64885800



Link: http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/howtotell/Software.aspx

Answer 2

Hearing all the negative sentiments toward the Windows 8 OS made me really cautious in upgrading from Windows 7.

Finally, my Windows 7 became buggy enough that I decided it was time for me to go ahead and upgrade.

The days of reformatting my hard drive and reinstalling Windows OS (95, 98, XP...), when the computer started to act up, are over. I got the pro upgrade version....for a really great price on http://www.groffice.com

..

I purchased all my software from them. They are the best online store I ever buy.

Installation took a while, with lots of downloading and installing drivers, updates...etc.

When it was finally done, computer was running a lot faster, and all of the weird behaviors of previous installation were gone.

Now as far as using the new OS, it really wasn't that big of a deal. Yes, it's different from the previous Windows; but after 2 or 3 days, I've picked up so many cool features that I truly believe it's a superior OS compared to the previous Windows releases. Really.

The interface is quite convenient once you figure out how to use all the features and what happens when you move your cursor around the screen.

Oh, yeah, and I don't have a touchscreen. Although I'm certain that a touchscreen would definitely be a more effective way to navigate Windows 8, I really have no problems using just the mouse.

So, there you have it. I love this new OS.

Answer 3

Of course vip4sale.com. This site is one of the nicest business sites to deal with, honest, sincere and extremely very responsive! I am not a computer geek but can follow instructions and "Sara" (who works for this site) insures that her patience never wears thin. No matter how many questions you have or how many emails you send to them her demeanor remains stable and professional and makes the customer feel that she will spend as much time is needed to insure that they come to a satisfactory conclusion. I would strongly recommend vip4sale.com to anyone considering upgrading or purchasing a new key to deal with them because I don't think you could get better.

Answer 4

get a free key seems not allowed here, but you can gain the key with low cost.

i compared about ten online stores, like ebay, amazon, microsoft.com, newegg, and some independent sites, like oggus.com .

you will be assured to purchase from ms online store, but from my once experience, their service it not that good. so I decided not to go there.

the price on ebay and amazon seems a little high. they i google it, and found many sites selling it.

it's really hard to recognize which one sells the genuine key. therefore, i sent emails to several sites i'm interested.

oggus.com was the fastest site to reply to my email. and i continued to ask many questions, about the ligelity, payment, guarantee, and refund policy.

i was very satisfied with the reply, ps. they gave me 10% discount as i need two, aha. so I decided to try to buy one first to check.

in 20 mins, i received my key and download links. what happened? it worked perfectly... and then i bought another one with 15% discount they gave me

really a happy online experience, so i recommend you.

Answer 5

I was in need for a windows 7 ultimate genuine key, and my money were spent very well with http://www.windows81keys.com . They key

worked straight away with no hassle and my windows is now genuine. Plus the support replied straight away to any of my email and

questions.

Answer 6

Hey, i hope you choose Productkeybuy.com since they are the best online site i ever meet.

days ago, i visited this site recommended by tomshardware, and bought my windows 8.1 pro key.

however, i encountered a problem. the key failed to work on my original DVD. i sent the screenshot to them. they replied to me in 20 mins.

it was my mistake. my original dvd is 8 pro, not 8.1 pro. besides, they provided the download link of 8.1 pro to me FREE.

very appreciated. the key worded at the first try after i burned a new dvd. great work! strongly recommended.

Answer 7

i think yes cause i research a key and there is so many selling key only no upgrade

Answer 8

I must express my thanks and appreciation to the online product key vendor all4key. The guys of the technical department answer my questions and provide the instructions so professional and patient.

Answer 9

It’s better to go for the clean windows8 installation so that to avoid the problems of virus infected files that your computer have.

Answer 10

go to the online site 39key. That will be your best choice.

Answer 11

i recommend you to visit oggus.com. yesterday was my 5th purchase from their site.

Everytime I am amazed at the prices and customer service.

I have recommended this site to many friends. the fact will prove my words.

Answer 12

Go to http://www.Windows10KeySale.com

Answer 13

Try http://www.weneedkey.com/

Answer 14

Try http://www.mykesshop.com/

Answer 15

buy from http://www.productkeyoffer.com/