several things need to be done... to do this...
1. Download Windows 8 Pro....
2. burn to USB (easier this way)
3. open the USB to \Sources
add "EI.CFG" with quotes
open ei.cfg and add the following
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[EditionID]
[Channel]
Retail
[VL]
1
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then save...
This allows you to install Windows 8 your choice Core or Pro without a key....
the install uses a Default key....provided by M$....
Then find a working KMS Server and Activate
win key + x
click command prompt as admin
type the following
slmgr /skms (your kms server address) there currently are 5 legal KMS Server that I know off
you will see a popup kms server set....
type
slmgr /ato (this will ask the Server to Activate your Edition. this might take a bit of time or might be very fast..)
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doing this way will make your install Genuine - not Notification Mode.
Notice both my Enterprise and Pro are validated Genuine.... by M$
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next use the link provided by M$ to get your FREE copy of WMC....
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when you get your email with provided KEY follow the instructions provided by M$...
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Reboot then validate your install
win key + x
I also used slmgr -ato to show you that I am still Activated.
slmgr -dlv
slmgr -dli
slmgr -xpr
If you save all the little popups you should see the following.
now notice validated again.
So Windows 8 Pro with WMC - 100% FREE - Genuine - Validated
