Activate Windows (Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9926)

Hi all,

I am currently using the version of Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9926 and i want to revert back to windows 8. My laptop doesn't have a CD compartment. When i click download windows 8.1 on the app store, it doesn't start. Is Windows 8.1 freee? I didn't key in my credit card details for the account - is that why the download button is not working? 

When I start up laptop, I see an a Blue Screen with the words 'Activate windows' 'Go to PC settings to activate windows' and so after i do so, what i see the screen as below shows -

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You did not keep up with the updates and builds.  Every thing before 10240 has expired.

You nee to reinstall Windows 7 SP1 or 8.1 and upgrade to Windows 10.

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Last updated April 12, 2025 Views 177 Applies to: