First unveiled and released as a public beta in June 2013, it was released to manufacturing on August 27, 2013, and reached general availability on October 17, 2013, almost a year after the retail release of its predecessor. Windows 8.1 is an upgrade for Windows 8, a version of Windows NT, a computer operating system released by Microsoft. If you do not revert back to these BIOS settings when switching back to the 64-bit version, the following Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro. The 64-bit version of Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro from the 32-bit version of Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro, then you should revert back to the original BIOS settings. License Keys to activate Windows 8.1 Pro build 9600 x86 / 圆4: All activation keys for Windows 8.1 have been tested previously and working. Retail activation keys for Windows 8.1 Professional on the phone or online. To activate Windows 8.1 after, use activator from the link below. It is clear that the activation will dismiss after installation, but Windows will be installed. Often during installation Windows 8.1 requires enter the activation key to continue.