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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Activator: How to Activate Windows 8 for Free

Windows 8 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, released in October 2012. It features a new user interface, improved performance, enhanced security, and many other innovations. However, if you want to try out Windows 8 before buying it, you can download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version, which is a beta version of the operating system that was available for free from February to August 2012. The Windows 8 Consumer Preview version is not a final product and may have some bugs and issues, but it gives you a glimpse of what Windows 8 has to offer.

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However, there is a catch: the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version requires a product key to activate it. A product key is a 25-character code that verifies that your copy of Windows is genuine and not pirated. Without a product key, you will not be able to use all the features of Windows 8 and you will see a watermark on your desktop that says "Windows 8 Consumer Preview". Moreover, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version will expire on January 15, 2013, after which you will not be able to use it at all.

So, how can you get a product key for the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version? And how can you activate it without paying anything? In this article, we will show you two methods to do so.

Method 1: Get a Product Key from Microsoft's Official Website

The easiest and most legitimate way to get a product key for the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version is to get it from Microsoft's official website. Here are the steps to do so:

Go to [Microsoft's official website for Windows 8 Consumer Preview] and click on the "Get it now" button.

On the next page, click on the download link to get the official Windows 8 Consumer Preview Installer (a small file of about 5 MB).

Run the installer and follow the instructions. The installer will check your system compatibility and download the appropriate version of Windows 8 Consumer Preview (32-bit or 64-bit) for you.

During the installation process, you will be asked to enter a product key. The installer will automatically generate a unique product key for you and display it on the screen. Write down this product key or copy it to your clipboard.

Enter the product key when prompted and complete the installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and activated the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version with a valid product key.

Method 2: Use a Third-Party Activator

If you have already downloaded the Windows 8 Consumer Preview ISO file from another source or if you have lost your product key, you can still activate the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version using a third-party activator. A third-party activator is a software tool that bypasses the activation process and makes your copy of Windows appear as genuine. However, using a third-party activator is not recommended as it may be illegal, unsafe, or unreliable. Use it at your own risk and discretion.

One of the most popular third-party activators for the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version is KMSAuto Pro v1.13, which can activate Windows 8 as well as other Microsoft products such as Office. Here are the steps to use KMSAuto Pro v1.13:

Download KMSAuto Pro v1.13 from [this link] or any other trusted source.

Extract the ZIP file and run KMSAuto Pro.exe as an administrator.

Select "Activation" from the main menu and click on "Activate Windows".

The program will automatically detect your version of Windows and apply the appropriate activation method.

You may be asked to enter a product key. If so, enter NG4HW-VH26C-733KW-K6F98-J8CK4 or any other valid product key for Windows 8 Consumer Preview.

Wait for the activation process to complete. You may see some messages on your screen or hear some sounds from your speakers. Do not close the program or interrupt the process.

When the activation is done, you will see a message that says "Activation successful". Click on "OK" and restart your computer.

Congratulations! You have successfully activated the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version using KMSAuto Pro v1.13.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you two methods to activate the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version for free. The first method is to get a product key from Microsoft's official website, which is the easiest and most legitimate way. The second method is to use a third-party activator, which is not recommended as it may be illegal, unsafe, or unreliable. However, both methods are only temporary solutions, as the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version will expire on January 15, 2013. If you want to use Windows 8 permanently, you will have to buy a genuine copy of Windows 8 or upgrade to Windows 8.1, which is the latest version of the operating system.