Windows 8.1 activation Key

After using my HP envy since more as one year without problem, now windows 8.1 ask me to activate the OS because there is another PC with the same Key  ???? I am sorry but i buy this PC with windows 8 installed from HP ...What is going wrong   ?????
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After using my HP envy since more as one year without problem, now windows 8.1 ask me to activate the OS because there is another PC with the same Key  ???? I am sorry but i buy this PC with windows 8 installed from HP ...What is going wrong   ?????
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