activation help please?

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IKapex

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is the latest build 9600 windows 8.1 because i had windows 8 and updated to windows 8.1 and lost my activation key. the only way is to buy a key but i dont wanna. i think i get all updates but i dont know. its not bothering me tho. it say that i have build 9600 is that good for windows 8.1? and it shouldnt me lowering performance right? i just dont have the money to buy a new key. I RESEARCHED THE ONLY WAY I RE ACTIVATE IS BY BUYING A NEW KEY DONT ASK ABOUT IT I CALLED***
 


if the time ever came which id probably doubt would this do the trick? Microsoft Windows 8.1 64Bit English DVD OEM .. would i need to buy that?
 


Your current Windows installation is unactivated. Whenever it decides to start screwing with you, it will.
Your only option is to buy a valid Windows 8 license.
 


Buying from a valid, major retailer, yes. That will work.
 


found one at NCIX copied the name and pasted. that copy would come with a CD code which i would enter to activate it right?
 


"Copied the name and pasted?"
 

-_- its 12 where i live im tired. u know what i mean 😀
 
It should work as long as the key you buy is a retail key and matches the version you have installed.
that is, windows 8.x core or windows 8.x pro.

Windows 8.x OEM keys are a activated by a different 2 step process