Cannot install Win 8 with my Win 8 upgrade key. Former OS was Win 8 RC.

June 1, 2014

Hi Guys, i´ve just bought a new SSD and removed my old one.

First i used the old one to do this:

I went to download it, so i had to type in my key to get it and did so.

Downloaded the iso and burned it and powered Down and removed the old one.

In with the new one, booted from the DVD and all was fine.

Untill it said "Activate Windows" in the update section.

I tried that and it would not accept it.

Then i tried the other activation place and it said "error 0xC004F061"

I got the email from when i bought it, that says "Windows 8 Pro" and then the key follows.

My first Windows was Win 8 RC and then i accepted the offer to make it genuine when they shut Down the RC.

I have no idea how to activate my Windows 8.

Mý former SSD was updated to Win 8.1 but i could not download that using my key.

How do i get the correct install file to install and activate?

Im pretty sure that i have reinstalled my PC once before, but thats a long time ago.

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