Can you use a Windows 7 product key for Windows 8?

No. The product key will be valid for Windows 8 (and at time of writing, Windows 10), of the corresponding edition you have installed only.

Can I still use my Windows 7 key?

You Can Still Use an Old Key with the Anniversary Update As part of Windows 10’s first November update in 2015, Microsoft changed the Windows 10 installer disc to also accept Windows 7 or 8.1 keys. This allowed users to perform a clean install Windows 10 and enter a valid Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key during installation.

Can I upgrade from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 8 Pro?

You can upgrade all Windows 7 retail editions to Windows 8.1 Pro but you cannot upgrade them to Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1. You cannot upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows 7 to a 64-bit version of Windows 8.1 (or vice versa). You must have a valid Windows 8.1 product key available.

What is the meaning of Windows 8.1 K?

What’s the difference between N, K and KN editions of Microsoft Windows 7/8/8.1/10? Windows K: An edition especially for the South Korean market and comes pre-installed with links to other competing instant messaging and media player software. Windows KN: A combination of K and N.

Can Windows 7 ultimate be upgraded to Windows 8?

Users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro from Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Ultimate while maintaining their existing Windows settings, personal files and applications. When the program list shows, find “Windows Update” and click to execute.

Which edition of Windows 8 can Windows 7 ultimate be upgraded to?

Windows 8 Pro
The only options available for upgrading with Windows 7 Ultimate is to Windows 8 Pro, and for Windows 7 Enterprise is to Windows 8 Enterprise.

How do I find my Windows 8 product key in BIOS?

View Windows 8/8.1 product key saved in BIOS/UEFI Step 2: Run the program and check the option labelled MSDM key to view your genuine program key. And if Windows 8/8.1 wasn’t bundled with your PC and you manually installed it later, you can view the product key by unchecking MSDM Key box. That’s it!