Today, I tried to enable 'Games' on of my PC's. If necessary, I'll
explain how/why I
installed W8.1pro-64bit OS on it. The OS seems to run sorta fine, yet, I
can not
'add feature-Games' to it, or, I can not even see it in the
'Programs/Features' button
of the control panel. So, I decided to go back to the originalM$ DVD I
used to build
this PC. This is where things got truly
strange........................... :(
I think I get the M$ need and use of their 'activation' business. FINE!
What truly confused me was that when I typed in my given 25-digit
'Product Key,'
I got told that this key is not allowed! Please enter another Product
Key. DUH!??
o I believe that a Produce Key is a 25-digit number (from M$) used to
identify my use
of legitimate M$ sw that I paid for. It is used to install the OS and/or
other'Features' after
the original install event.
oI believe the the Product ID is a 20-digit number created and recorded
on my PC that
may identify my PC as using 'Genuine M$ SW.' There may be other uses,
but at this point I
am clueless.
Does this mean I need human intervention??????????????
Can someone please share a phone number???????????????
OK, perhaps M$ really wants my 'Product ID?' I go and find that
20-digit number and
enter this number. Again M$ says not allowed. I give upagain................
The PC works fine. No trouble at all; even upgraded the nVidia driver!
OK, tomorrow I will start reading my 'Windows 8.1 for Dummies' book! I
romise! No more
questions from me!
Best,
Duncan
