Hi Jaco,
You are correct. I have no activation issues. I ran a third-party app to extract the Product Key and I just figured I could use that as a valid Windows 8 key, especially if I was just trying to look at the additional features offered within Microsoft Windows Update.
From what you are explaining, the Product Key that ships with new HP desktop computers will not suffice and I would need to buy a full Windows 8 product key. Is that true?
Thanks for taking the time to respond...