Windows 10 upgrade Volume Licensing

Oh goodie.. Windows 10 is ready for MSDN downloading... yay.

sydlg wrote:
An OS upgrade to what ? We are all on 8.1
How do I upgrade to Win10 if i dont see an option to do so ?
I have read through all the blogs and got all the .cmd files to try and make it appear but it wont
An Upgrade to what? Windows 10
"How do I upgrade if I don't see an option" Well you have to get the software. I don't think you're going to be offered that at this exact time, so you're in the same boat with everyone else, you wait.
Try to make what appear? If your machine is joined to a domain you're never going to update from a Windows Update type means.. you need the iso file. Or I suppose you can drop your domain membership and then keep pestering windows update.

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Windows 8.0 Volume License machines reboot and windows 8.1 is installed??

We are a small private university with 484 computers running Windows 8.0 with MAK key.
This week we have had 2 Windows 8.0 computers spontaneously upgrade to Windows 8.1.
Since we do have a windows 8.1 MAK key all we had to do was enter the correct key and the computers were fine but everything I am reading about Volume Licensing says that this is not an upgrade path for Windows 8.1.
Is Microsoft pushing out Windows 8.1 slowly to volume licensed computers on Windows 8.0, or is this just some sort of anomaly that may happen occasionally.
One of our operators reported that the usual blue banner prompting upgrade appeared the day before but did not have an option on the banner to deny the upgrade. The next morning when she booted the computer, Windows 8.1 installed and we had to enter
the 8.1 MAK key and all appears to be well.
This is not really a complaint, just that we were VERY surprised when it happened, hoping it was not some sort of hack by a third party.
Jim Smith[REMOVED]
Lubbock Christian University
Technology Services
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Hi,
I don't know how useful this information will be for that many machines. This was also observed on 8.1 Pro, not Enterprise, but here is what I found while doing multiple different upgrades... just so I could figure out how to stop them...
Windows Update KB2973544 triggers Win 8.1 to automatically install.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2973544
In addition, KB3008273 appeared in Nov. 2014, which is also related to the automatic installation of Win 8.1... It actually replaces KB2973544.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3008273
Windows Update KB2871389 makes Win 8.1 available in the Store, and is a prerequisite for KB2973544 and\or KB3008273. You might uninstall it also.
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2871389/en-us
I have found that the installation of KB2973544 and\or KB3008273 create Scheduled Tasks in Task Scheduler under *** Microsoft \ Windows \Setup***
They are...** 8.1 Auto Install Ping** and **8.1 Auto Install V2**. They are scheduled for 8pm Daily.
I clicked on both and selected "RUN", as I didn't want to wait several hours to see what happened... A download started immediately.
After downloading for about an hour, I restarted the machine to see what would happen... The download resumed quickly after the restart.
After the download started again, there were two more Scheduled Tasks added to the same location....   **Windows AutoUpdate Setup Resume Task**... which was running, and
**Windows AutoUpdate Setup Store Resume Task**... which is *Ready*, but has NEVER run.      There was a Service *Modern Setup Host* running in Taskmanager.
***I have found that the only way to stop the installation of Win 8.1 once the Scheculed Task ....   **Windows AutoUpdate Setup Resume Task** is indicating "At Logon" for it's Trigger,
is to end all the tasks showing, starting with that one, and then the ** 8.1 Auto Install Ping** and **8.1 Auto Install V2**.
After Ending the tasks Delete them...
After deleting the Tasks, I had to go to C:\ $Windows.~BT, which is a Hidden File, and delete anything that has a recent date... especially the .esd file (Install.esd) of 2.67GB..
I deleted anything that was newer than one week. You could probably delete everything inside the *Sources*, *Support*, and *Drivers* folders...
Also uninstall the mentioned KB's, starting with the newest, and doing the KB2871389 last, as it requires a reboot.
Any attempt to reboot the machine before doing this results in the installation of Win 8.1 starting...
If you were to End the tasks and disable or delete them while the **Windows AutoUpdate Setup Resume Task** is still showing a
Date and Time for it's trigger, deleting the $Windows.~BT files may not be necessary.
The biggest issue with this process is that you may be denied access to the $Windows.~BT folder. If that is the case, you will need to take Ownership of it.
If you disable and delete the Scheduled Tasks, and uninstall the previously mentioned KB's shortly after selecting *Remind Me Later*
THE FIRST TIME, the process will be stopped, and it won't be necessary to delete anything in the $Windows.~BT folder.
You should have about 24 hours to do this.
After uninstalling the KB's and deleting the scheduled tasks, a new scheduled task has appeared.
It is *Pre-Staged GDR Notification*, and is scheduled to run at *8PM of Every Thursday of Every Week*. My guess was that this is to remind you to install the Win 8.1 Update.
It actually causes another task to be created... *Windows Upgrade Notification Task*... It runs at the *Log On of Any User*
I couldn't get this task to show a notification. The task ran when I did it manually, but generated an error message in the log... *Specified Module Could Not Be Found (0x8007007E) Windows Upgrade Notification*
This is most likely because the KB's have been uninstalled.
I'm sure they can be disabled as well, if you want to stop\prevent the reminders.
I know that once Win 8.1 Update actually installs, those scheduled tasks no longer exist. In fact, the entire SETUP folder disappears.

Windows 8 Pro volume license version does not have "Add Features" therefore cannot install media center.

As the title describes, Windows 8 Pro installed from the Volume License ISO does not have the Add Features wizard, and as such it appears to be impossible to install the Windows Media Pack.
I've consulted with Live Chat support who cannot provide an answer to this, they simply said it should be done through "Add Features" which does not exist.
A similar thread was answered by saying install from a Retail disc and upgrade. However this is hardly a solution, paying for an additional Windows license when you already have a volume license.
Can anyone, preferably MSFT, provide a proper answer on how Windows Media Center can be install on Windows 8 Pro which is volume licensed. If it can't be done can some reason or justification be given as to why it can't be done.
Please see previous thread here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w8itproinstall/thread/d63b46e5-c542-4dbe-be41-c46cda440723

I would like to pile on here and say "ditto" to all of the above. you have a licensed product and they don't even support the MSFT version of a DVD player. Nah, no one EVER has to play a older technology in corporate America due to training or presentation
(A funny clip of a movie before a ppt)? Nah.
But, I'd like to add a warning to MSFT senior management. I know you want to force everyone to use YOUR cloud just like apple did to theirs. Wont' work. Some of us refuse to sign onto a web site and let you track all of our moves... some
distrust the cloud (Target anyone?) etc etc. All good points, now for the out of the park. The Harvard Business Review some years ago did a study on long term profitability of a company (you have to have a profit to stay in business). The
most highly correlated factor: Customer Sat. Sorry, but I don't see customer sat in all of these entries.
IF you made your product easier to use and NOT have to have a IT support person to move from a small workgroup to a server configuration (and PS, what in the heck to you get from a workgroup? File Replication, Remote access to outlook files as one
does via exchange? Really, every computer is in a workgoup any more, so there is ZERO value add in a workgroup on a MSFDT platform, however there is great value, even with a couple of users, in an Exchange/Windows Server Platform -- so why so you make
it so damned hard to implement one... Difficult for one to implement in an SMB environment (so lets just kill SBS) but growth from small business is where your growth is... just like IBM did before you, MSFT only appears to be listening to Fortune 500 it execs,
but I really digressed) This is just one more pain in the butt to use MSFT in the small environment. So what is the rational business decision? Yes one can pick MSFT but with Zero value add in the workgroup, why not them other guys (who may
be apple, or android or even some Linux platforms)
SO you want to continue to mil the cash cow, listen to your forums.
One more note on the STORE. Lets say you do pick a competitive product in the windows store. Have them been verified they don't contain malware like MSFT products? I believe the answer here is "NO" So this adds another layer of complexity
and security risk on the corporate problem of "How do I play a DVD on my laptop" I am sure none of you has ever played a movie on your laptop flying for business?
So, MSFT management, let me paraphrase the posts above: "WHY don't you support our business needs"
And remember, people buy to have their needs met..... (IBM Planned Sales Call)
If you don't meet small business needs, someone will... and that too is fraught with risk.
(For example of how to make computers easy to use in SMB I reference SBS, the Systems Management Interface tool in IBM Unix, or best of all, the AS/400.... something even Ellison couldn't kill, though he tried.

Upgrading Volume License

I purchased a copy of Aperture 2 from ebay awhile back. I didn't notice until recently that the splash screen says "Volume License" when starting up. Does this affect my upgrade eligibility? I'd love to purchase the upgrade to 3 asap. But I'm not sure it would work.
Thanks in advance!

Not sure why everyone's giving you such a hard time or doubting the authenticity of your license.
As stated on Apple's website, the only licenses that are not eligible for the upgrade version are NFRs. As volume licenses are the same as commercial, you're in the clear and eligible.
The Aperture 3 upgrade requires one of the following: a commercial version of Aperture 1.0 or later; or an academic version of Aperture 2.0 or later. Not-For-Resale (NFR) versions are not eligible for the upgrade.
Hope this helps if you have not called already.
SM

Windows 8.1 Volume license and FPP

Hi Team,
A couple of questions:
Question 1. If you buy a WinPro 8.1 SNGL OLP NL Legalization GetGenuine (Microsoft part number: FQC-08147); can you transfer the license from one PC to another if the current PC where the license is installed crashes and becomes unusable?
Question 2. If you install WinPro 8.1 SNGL OLP NL Legalization GetGenuine (Microsoft part number: FQC-08147) and somehow the PC crashes; would you be able to re-install the same license on the same PC after the PC is repaired and restored?

Hi Mukesh Beri ,
As far as I am concerned ,one license is used for one machine .
Considering this is a volume license issue ,it is recommended to contact our volume license support directly. We will get more detailed information there.
Microsoft Volume License service Center
https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/Help/Contact.aspx
Best regards
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Upgradation of Volume license of Windows 8 Pro to Windows 8.1

Hello,
My organization purchased a Volume license of Windows 8 Pro.
Windows Prompts for Upgrade to Windows 8.1 but when clicked on it. Windows Store gets open and nothing happens.
I gone through some of the Microsoft link and found that Volume license cannot be upgrade from Windows Store.
Kindly let me know the step by step process to upgrade Windows 8 Pro to Windows 8.1 and use its feature.

Hello,
If you have Windows 8 from Volume License, you should have access to the volume license download site which is where you would find Windows 8.1.
https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/default.aspx
Or contact your administrator of your company that is on the volume license agreement so they can download Windows 8.1 for you.
Thanks, Darrell Gorter [MSFT] This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Windows 8 pro is volume licensed and i cannot update to window 8.1

A month back, i bought a laptop from lenevo which has a window 8 pro (volume licensed) version. Now i am not able to update to windows 8.1 through the windows store. I use this laptop for my home use and i dont know how to update the OS now. Pls suggest
on what can be done.I cannot go back to Lenevo store because i have moved out of that state(area).

Hi,
Windows 8 Pro, if installed by an organization or a program that uses Volume Licensing, talk to your system admin, or the administrator of the program that was used to install Windows 8:
http://windows.microsoft.com/EN-US/windows-8/why-can-t-find-update-store
Regards
v-yamliu

Windows 8.1 With Bing or Windows 8.1 Core To Pro Volume License?

If we buy laptops with Windows 8.1 With Bing or 8.1 Core, what is the path to get Windows 8.1 Pro volume licensing so we can join them to domains and create a common MDT deployment image?
Do we buy a Pro Pack license for each system and then use the Pro Pack upgrade to 8.1 Pro upgrade license for eligibility to purchase 8.1 Professional volume licensing or is there an easier path?

I'm going to try to restate the main parts of the question more clearly.
We are buying some laptops where the vendor does not offer a configuration choice of Windows 8.1 Pro. Normally, we order laptops with Windows Professional preinstalled, but, for these specific models, since they are consumer-oriented laptops, you cannot
purchase this model with 8.1 Pro licensing from the vendor. We will have to purchase them with 8.1 With Bing preloaded from the factory.
We will be using our own custom image of 8.1 Pro when we deploy the laptops to users.
Since Windows 8.1 With Bing and Windows 8.1 Core in general is not an eligible OS for purchasing volume licensed 8.1 Pro, we need to, somehow, get these systems licensed for 8.1 Pro before we can buy 8.1 Pro VL.
How can we do this? Do we buy 8.1 Pro Packs ($99 each)? Do we have to buy the full retail edition of 8.1 Pro for each laptop ($199 each) and use these for VL upgrade eligibility? Can we purchase the 8.1 With Bing to 8.1 Pro upgrade directly
through the Volume Licensing Program?
What is the best we to do this for cost per machine and for convenience implementing?

Medias for Adobe CS3 Design Standard/Premium (Windows) Volume License

Hello,
We have volume licenses for CS3 Design Standard /Design Premium but no media kit for Windows, unfortunately. All attempts at finding this or buying it have failed. I've spoken direct to Adobe and the official solution is to upgrade to CS6 or Adobe CC! Which really isn't helpful. I've tried upgrading from the trial version of Design Std but that doesn't work.
Thanks

I'm a bit confused...I saw your note above about not working with volume license keys, but I disregarded it out of optimism because it doesn't match my experience.
For our volume licenses, we get our our downloads via ESD (since CS3), and I was under the strong impression they were the same as the trial media (I believe the filenames and download URLs are actually the same?), but I guess I have not verified.
I wonder if the more likely case is that your volume license code is invalid or has a typo or something? On the other hand, you guys seem to have two data points (Martin and James) to my one marginal one ("strong impression"), so there's that. And I guess my experience with this is Macintosh based but it should not be platform-specific.
Still.
I guess another possibility is to make sure that you're downloading the Design Standard installer instead of the installer for the individual products or perhaps the wrong suite package? I dunno.
I remain skeptical, but I realize there's not a lot of data to back up my skepticism.

Windows 2008 R2 OEM to Volume License change after p2v.

Did online search and even called Microsoft licensing, got very confusing and different answers. So posting here.
P2V'd a HP server running 2008 R2 Standard (64 Bit) , everything went smooth, after 2 weeks server is giving "Build 7601, the copy of windows is not genuine. The Product ID reads : 00XXX-OEM-8XXXXXX-1XXXXX
Our company does have volume license keys and my understanding is that we need to give one to this server. Can I just change product key and activate using new volume licensing key ? or do you I need to do a repair- as I read in most cases with win2003.
Called MS:
1st Support Agent : Go ahead, change product key, reboot and give us a call to reactivate.
I asked for another confirmation and was transferred to tech support
Tech Support: Give us your name, number etc., we need to open a ticket, charge $259 or let me transfer you to volume licensing.
2nd Support Agent: We recommend a clean install for any volume licensing changes. Kept repeating it x 10.
me: This is a production server, I cannot do that, its too late, sorry.
he: Ok, then go ahead and try to change the key and see if it works.
me: would it break anything or any risk
he: Not sure, as we recommend a clean install is recommended for any Volume License.!
Please advise if anyone has come across upgrading OEM to Volume after p2v. thanks

Hi Karma,
For the license issue after P2V, the thread may be helpful for you:
Licensing OEM servers after P2V
In addition, if you have further concerns about licensing, I still recommended to contact
Microsoft Licensing specialist for better assistance.
Best Regards,
Anna Wang
Thanks for your suggestions. But the threads are too long to read for a simple problem with a simple solutions.
Here is the solution for anyone looking, Please check you license key sticker and there should a Virtual Key just below the OEM , use that key after migration. and you are GOLD!
Unfortunately, two of the Microsoft Licensing Specialist I spoke to, had no clue about this.

Volume Licensing Windows 8.1 Pro

Microsoft's description of Volume Licensing says:
"* In Volume Licensing, the desktop operating system license is an “upgrade license.” You may only acquire upgrade licenses for devices for which you have already licensed a “qualifying operating system.” A list of “qualifying operating systems” that
qualify for an upgrade license is contained in the Product List, which can be found at Microsoft Product List for Volume Licensing.
*If you acquire “Software Assurance”, you have the right to use Windows 7 Enterprise on the device instead of Windows 7 Professional. This also permits you to run up to four additional copies or instances on the device."
So this leads to questions:
1) What do they mean that a Volume License is always an "Upgrade License"? I don't want to upgrade anything. I want to buy a full legal license for Windows 8.1 Pro. How do I do that with Volume Licensing?
2) Is there no way to buy Windows 8.1 Enterprise without buying software assurance?
Will

Hi Will,
Wyne is right. And I have proposed it as answered.
In addition, please know that the software assurance (SA) also provide you the ability of the rights to new software releases during the term of your agreement at no additional cost, if you buy the older license and with such item in your SA.
For more information about SA, you can refer to this link:
Software Assurance for Volume Licensing
http://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/software-assurance/Default.aspx
We will wait for several days before close this thread as answered, please post back at your convenience if there is any other concern.
Also, If the replies are helpful, you can also mark them as answer which can benefit our Community members.
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TechNet Community Support

Downgrade windows 8 enterprise to windows 7 enterprise under volume license and steps for installing windows 7 enterprise.

How to downgrade from windows 8 enterprise to windows 7 enterprise under volume license? and what are the steps for installing windows 7 enterprise?

The link provided by v-yamliu works good.
Steps for installing Windows 7 Enterprise can differ based on the method of installation.
Windows 7 Enterprise, being an enterprise product, is usually installed on PCs count of 20 and above. Also, organisations usually modify the standard installation image to suit the organisation's needs and policies. In doing so, they define the way the Enterprise
edition can be installed. They can be ZTI (Zero Touch Installation) or LTI (Lite Touch Installation). The following links will be helpful in this case:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd919178(v=ws.10).aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd919179(v=ws.10).aspx
If the above case is not true and only a standard image is being used, you can perform clean install as mentioned by v-yamliu. The following link will be helpful:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7
Balaji Kundalam

X200 Vista to Windows 7 Clean vs. Upgrade - Software License Concern

I bought an X200 with Vista (before the free upgrade) and have now purchased the Windows 7 upgrade software. Most of the tech forums recommend a clean install instead of an upgrade. Should I worry whether the software I have purchased (e.g. MS Office, Acrobat 9, etc.) will require me to purchase another license? Or, will it "recognize" my PC if I copy down the product keys?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi
Most software still do not have activation so there it is a question of having the serial number and the matching installer/CD saved.
With Adobe software that uses activation you can deactivate the software before the upgrade and then reactivate again after.
I do not know how sensitive MS Office is. My experience from one system which I helped recover was that Office activated automatically on the same machine again. I guess even if you would be required to activate over the phone there should be no issues as you are reinstalling on the same machine.
Mats
Thinkpad T400s, X61s, X41, 600

Does a volume license for Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard entitle me to make an upgrade to Adobe Acrobat VI Standard?

Does a volume license for Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard entitle me to make an upgrade to Adobe Acrobat VI Standard?

It's XI not VI (roman numerals for eleven).
Probably not. It does depend to an extent on the volume licensing program that is in use. Some programs include update rights - that doesn't mean you can buy an upgrade, it means the program manager can get upgrades.
If you are one of those people who have a volume license "cut off" from your program manager e.g. after leaving a company, I think that is the end of the line.

Can one upgrade from CS5.5 to CS6 as a Retail Product or does one need to do it as a Volume License?

Can one upgrade from CS5.5 to CS6 as a Retail Product or does one need to do it as a Volume License?

Well, depends on what your CS5.5 actually is. If it came as a volume license, the upgrade terms would be determined by the specifics of the volume licensing model chosen... Anyway, that's way too specific. Contact sales support by phone or web chat to haggle things out.
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