why am i asked for a product key after installing windows via boot camp assistant

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I dont understand why i'm asked for a product key after installing windows 8 via boot camp

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Oct 23, 2012 8:59 PM

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Answer 1

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All copies of Windows require activation, enter your activation key or Windows will stop running in 30 days

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Answer 2

Level 9

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It's a Microsoft thing. Has nothing to do with Boot Camp or using a Mac. You have to do it or not use Windoze

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Answer 3

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microsoft license their software this require a key the person who which to use the software

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Answer 4

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To make sure that no one is cheating.

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