XP to Win 8.1 only need key, will this work?

[ell]

Hi, I have a client who wants her XP box upgraded to Win 8.1. I already have a legit win 8.1 image, I only need a key to install, would this work for activating my image? And would the key work for any version of win 8.1 I install on it? thanks for your reply.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/269174/Microsoft-Win-Pro-Pack-81-32/

 

[PBComputer]

From my reading that upgrade requires Windows 8.1 Core installed to upgrade to the Pro version of 8.1. So I don't think it would work.

 

[ell]

From my reading that upgrade requires Windows 8.1 Core installed to upgrade to the Pro version of 8.1. So I don't think it would work.

Yeah, I think you're right, just wanted a opinion, thanks.

 

[nlinecomputers]

It's not a legal upgrade. That is simply for going from home to pro. Not from a previous version to new version.

 

[nlinecomputers]

Also it is doubtful that Windows 8 would run well on a old Xp system.

 

[ell]

I just thought purchasing just a Win 8.1 home premium key without a image or dvd was possible, Not finding it though.

 

[ell]

Also it is doubtful that Windows 8 would run well on a old Xp system.

I know, but I did install it on a old xp laptop with 2 gb ram and it ran surprisingly well, (without antivirus)

 

[nlinecomputers]

I just thought purchasing just a Win 8.1 home premium key without a image or dvd was possible, Not finding it though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...6786&cm_re=windows_8.1-_-32-416-786-_-Product

 

[ell]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...6786&cm_re=windows_8.1-_-32-416-786-_-Product

thanks, I saw that but the reviewer says its a upgrade, more confusion.

 

[nlinecomputers]

thanks, I saw that but the reviewer says its a upgrade, more confusion.

Only if you believe reviewers over the seller of the product. Note that everyone that is griping is doing so because they can't download a windows program except on a windows computer. DUH? Doesn't mean it is a upgrade just that you have to have a windows computer to download the installer. You already have an image so you don't need the installer. The installer is just a tool that lets you build a ISO file or USB flash installer. It is the correct product.

 

[ell]

Only if you believe reviewers over the seller of the product. Note that everyone that is griping is doing so because they can't download a windows program except on a windows computer. DUH? Doesn't mean it is a upgrade just that you have to have a windows computer to download the installer. You already have an image so you don't need the installer. The installer is just a tool that lets you build a ISO file or USB flash installer. It is the correct product.

Ok thanks, funny I have done so many reinstalls but never a windows upgrade, guess it's going to stay that way, she's buying new.

 

[nlinecomputers]

You can't upgrade from xp. It would be a nuke and pave. It is the only way to install.

 

[ell]

Yes I know that it would be a nuke and pave thanks