The Windows 8 Developer Preview does not require a product key. However, users are having problems because they are presented with the screen to enter a product key and cannot skip it. If you find that you have this problem, it can be a little frustrating and take away the joy of testing out the new operating system. However, don't give up just yet, try this out and see if it helps you.
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You are reinstalling Windows 8 Developer Preview and need to enter a product key. Which key should you use?
This is a common issue in the Developer Preview. In case you need to reinstall Windows 8 or use the Reset feature, there is a chance that you will be asked to enter a product key. In this case, you can use the following.
If entering the product key does not solve the problem, you can also try downloading and burning the ISO file image again using the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
