As noted here
Windows 8.1 fresh install with Windows 8 licence
Windows 8.1 has available "generic keys" that will let you install Windows 8.1, but not activate. Does Windows 8 have similar keys, that let you install but not activate?
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Windows 8.1 fresh install with Windows 8 licence
Windows 8.1 has available "generic keys" that will let you install Windows 8.1, but not activate. Does Windows 8 have similar keys, that let you install but not activate?
Windows 8
FB4WR-32NVD-4RW79-XQFWH-CYQG3
Retail Windows 8 Professional
XKY4K-2NRWR-8F6P2-448RF-CRYQH
Windows 8
46V6N-VCBYR-KT9KT-6Y4YF-QGJYH
OEM Windows 8 Professional
V7C3N-3W6CM-PDKR2-KW8DQ-RJMRD
46V6N-VCBYR-KT9KT-6Y4YF-QGJYH
for Windows 8 andV7C3N-3W6CM-PDKR2-KW8DQ-RJMRD
for Windows 8.0 Profesional – Ramhound May 3 '14 at 20:45