As noted here
Windows 8.1 fresh install with Windows 8 licence
Windows 8.1 has available "generic keys" that will let you install Windows 8.1, but not activate. Does Windows 8 have similar keys, that let you install but not activate?
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1Yes. These keys do indeed exist. `46V6N-VCBYR-KT9KT-6Y4YF-QGJYH` for Windows 8 and `V7C3N-3W6CM-PDKR2-KW8DQ-RJMRD` for Windows 8.0 Profesional – Ramhound May 03 '14 at 20:45
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@StevenPenny - The source is my own research 8 months ago. I just created a text file which contains the the information if I ever required it. Although the keys are different I found [this](http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/microsoft-product-activation/installation-of-windows-8-1-with-a-windows-8-0-retail-product-key-notes/) which lists same 8.1 keys I have archived. Although the keys are "different" their keys are also untested (unlike mine) – Ramhound May 03 '14 at 20:47
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@Knuckle-Dragger those dont work with the retail version – Zombo May 04 '14 at 02:22
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Retail
Windows 8
FB4WR-32NVD-4RW79-XQFWH-CYQG3
Retail Windows 8 Professional
XKY4K-2NRWR-8F6P2-448RF-CRYQH
OEM
Windows 8
46V6N-VCBYR-KT9KT-6Y4YF-QGJYH
OEM Windows 8 Professional
V7C3N-3W6CM-PDKR2-KW8DQ-RJMRD
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@StevenPenny - I have used them personally and went on to use both System Builder and Upgrade licenses both on physical and virtual machines. – Ramhound May 04 '14 at 01:02