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another way to do it is to run Slmgr /ipk XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX from an elevated command prompt replacing the X's with your product code. Then try activating again and type it in. Your BIOS's product key is at the bottom. Click on the ACPI Table button at the top. You can retrieve it with a utility like this, RWEverything | Read & Write Everything Download it, run it. It won't be listed on the COA sticker either. Your OEM key is embedded in the BIOS on Windows 8 PC's. Why your having activation problems is mystery though as the OEM key should be good to go.

When you update to 8.1 it matches what was there so if you have Core you get 8.1 Core, if it was Pro you get 8.1 Pro.

Your Windows 8 install was likely the factory OEM Windows 8 install. Core is usually what the Manufacturer installs, that's what was on my ASUS laptop when I got it. As near as I can tell the VL edition is only available in Pro so that's not what you have. Activate Windows 8 over the Internet Log in to the computer as an administrator, and then connect to the Internet. But for some reason, if you wish, you can disable the feature, by editing the Windows Registry Editor.Ok, if it doesn't say Pro its only the Core Edition. The Automatic Activation feature has been included by Microsoft in the Windows operating systems to make it easier for the user to get his copy of Windows activated easily.

Unlicensed : This appears for unlicensed copies.

Non-Genuine Grace Period : You may see this after Windows Genuine Advantage has determined that your Windows copy is not genuine.

Notification Period : Once the grace period expires, you will see a message that Activation is required.

Additional Grace Period : If significant hardware modifications are made to your computer, Windows may prompt you to reactivate Windows.

You will be notified to activate, or Windows will attempt to activate it online automatically.

Initial Grace Period : This is the state after you have installed Windows, but have not activated it yet.

Licensed : You see this status after a successful activation.

Buy, and Activate screen I didnt receive a product key with my new PC.

Windows 10 has got several states of Windows Activation stages from reddit to differentiate the level of access to the user. To activate Microsoft Office, ensure Windows Operating System is activated.