Brought Windows 8 Full Version

[CRCSUX]

So I brought Windows 8 full version, or so I thought.
Now I have an icon in the bottom right corner saying "Activate Windows now". I try but an error says my key can only be used for upgrading.

I don't have a base windows system, MS told me to buy one but they don't sell them Seems like no one sells them.

What can I do?
Why is there an option for a clean install if theres no clean install keys?

I vendor I brought it off said it was a full version.

 

[VirtualLarry]

All Windows 8 retail-box versions are "Upgrade" versions. There IS NO "Full Retail" edition of Windows 8, nor 8 Pro.

If you want a full version, you need to purchase the OEM System Builder pack edition.

 

[CRCSUX]

Is there anyway I can use my version? Can I buy say old old xp or 7 key and insert that somewhere? Will I have to reinstall?

 

[sze5003]

Yes you can use it as a full version I bought it as an upgrade to windows 7. A month layer got a new SSD and didn't have the windows 7 cd on hand. Google windows 8 registry and re arm.

It's the same thing ms does when you call in and tell them it won't activate.
http://www.techbeast.net/2012/10/26/windows-8-clean-installation-with-an-upgrade-license/

 

[CRCSUX]

Yes you can use it as a full version I bought it as an upgrade to windows 7. A month layer got a new SSD and didn't have the windows 7 cd on hand. Google windows 8 registry and re arm.

It's the same thing ms does when you call in and tell them it won't activate.
http://www.techbeast.net/2012/10/26/windows-8-clean-installation-with-an-upgrade-license/

Thank you sir.

 

[Mem]

So I brought Windows 8 full version, or so I thought.
Now I have an icon in the bottom right corner saying "Activate Windows now". I try but an error says my key can only be used for upgrading.

I don't have a base windows system, MS told me to buy one but they don't sell them Seems like no one sells them.

What can I do?
Why is there an option for a clean install if theres no clean install keys?

I vendor I brought it off said it was a full version.

Try this if you did a clean install http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-used-to/1726d238-98fb-4634-a468-04645a8ee097

 

[CRCSUX]

Thank you, yes thats the same suggestion sze5003 gave.

Here it is in the forum for if ever the other places go down.

1. Run the registry editor (regedit) 
2. Find the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\OOBE 
3. Change the value for 'MediaBootInstall' from 1 to 0 
4. Open an elevated command prompt (run as admin) 
5. Run the following command: slmgr -rearm 
6. Reboot

I assume theres no problem with me posting this in here.
Thanks once again all, very happy this worked.