Windows 8.1 pro activation code

My original Windows was 8 pro and now it is upgraded to 8.1 pro, whenever I wanna clean install the OS, I've to install 8 then upgrade it 8.1, is there any way to get the code to activate 8.1 directly?

Can I use change code to get the 8.1 code or it give me new 8 activation code?!

Thanks for any help.

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Answer

Geethu B

Moderator

Hi Arash,

As Windows 8.1 is an upgrade installation, when you perform clean installation or if you replace hardware you'll need to install your previous version of Windows, and then reinstall Windows 8.1.

Refer to the articles for additional information.

Why can't I activate Windows?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/why-activate-windows

Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue to assist you further.