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The thread discusses whether a Windows 8 activation key purchased during a promotional offer can be reused on an old laptop after reinstalling Windows 8, especially following hardware and OS changes. The original poster confirms they bought a retail copy of Windows 8 with a key last October and has upgraded the laptop's RAM to meet minimum requirements. A responder inquires about the type of Windows 8 version and hardware specs, seeking clarification, implying that reusing the activation key may be possible if it’s a retail license and the hardware is compliant. Overall, the conversation revolves around license reuse eligibility, with positive indications that reactivation might be feasible given the details provided.
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Hi everyone I recently blown my hp pavilion slimline pc so I dusted the old laptop off to descover a copied version of windows 7 had been put on after I had purchased a online windows 8 activation key in October last year when they did the cheap deal. Unfortunately I lent the laptop out earlier this year to a friends kid who needed it for collage. Any how got it back and put it away and with this current situation with a broken pc and an illegal laptop my question is can I now put windows 8 back on the laptop with the activation key I purchased for it in the first place or do I need to buy a new activation key?


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bassfisher6522 said:
Is this a retail version of 8? Does you laptop meet the minimum hardware requirements to install windows 8?
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Yes I bought it last October from the windows store when they had it on offer for £26 I had a vista os on there before hand and as soon as I put 8 on it, it was like the machine took drugs really fast worked really well the only thing it didn't meet in the requirements was the ram the laptop only had 1gb of ram but that's now also changed as I knew I needed it I have purchased a 2gb ram stick to meet the minimum requirement. Appreciate the reply thank you


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Is this a retail version of 8? Does you laptop meet the minimum hardware requirements to install windows 8?
 

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bassfisher6522 said:
Is this a retail version of 8? Does you laptop meet the minimum hardware requirements to install windows 8?
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Yes I bought it last October from the windows store when they had it on offer for £26 I had a vista os on there before hand and as soon as I put 8 on it, it was like the machine took drugs really fast worked really well the only thing it didn't meet in the requirements was the ram the laptop only had 1gb of ram but that's now also changed as I knew I needed it I have purchased a 2gb ram stick to meet the minimum requirement. Appreciate the reply thank you


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