Unable to upgrade from Windows 8.1 SL to Windows 8.1 Pro

I just bought a brand new Lenovo G510 notebook and I am battling to upgrade from Windows 8.1 SL x64 to 8.1 Pro x64.
I used the process:
Right click This PC -> Properties -> Get more features with a new edition of Windows -> I already have a product key
Then, type the key you bought...BUT the code is not accepted and I really do not wish to do a fresh install of Windows.
Any ideas on how I can get this done quickly without a fresh install.
Thank You.

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