Digital Games Keys Product Description Windows 8.1 Professional (Pro) - OEM Key Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part of Windows NT family of operating systems. Development of Windows 8 started before the release of its predecessor, Windows 7, in 2009. It was announced at CES 2011, and followed by the release of three pre-release versions from September 2011 to May 2012. The operating system was released for general availability on October 26, 2012. Windows 8 Pro is comparable to Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate and is targeted towards enthusiasts and business users; it includes all the features of Windows 8. Additional features include the ability to receive Remote Desktop connections, the ability to participate in a Windows Server domain, Encrypting File System, Hyper-V, and Virtual Hard Disk Booting,Group Policy as well as BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. Windows Media Center functionality will be available only for Windows 8 Pro as a separate software package. Please note: This is the OEM version of the software. Product Information Item Description Please note that this is an activation/serial key only. This item is sent without original packaging, box, disk or manual. The game is to be activated on the designated platform as described in the title. This will most likely be Steam, Origin or Uplay. Step by step instructions will be sent out with the item but should you need any further support we will be happy to help and guide you through the proccess. Further Information As this item does not include full packaging it may not be suitable as a gift. Items are dispatched and delivered the same day as payment unless the item scheduled for release at a later date. Release dates are subject to change and any change is beyond our control. Should a game release date changes significantly, you will be contacted and offered a refund. Delivery Dispatch Delivery Returns All items are digitally delivered via email. We do not dispatch any physical items. Returns are not accepted on items. Once a game has been activated it is bound to the buyer's account forever. It cannot be unbound and therefore there is nothing to return. Returns are accepted on items that have not been activated. Dispatch Information Purchases are dispatched within 12 hours for all items - except titles that are scheduled for future release. However, you will receive confirmation within 12 hours. Average delivery times are 10-30 minutes. Are online times are currently 9am - 10pm (BST) - which is roughly 4am - 5pm east coast in the US. *Discount is based on the regular retail price of the game. Discount value shown is accurate at the time of listing. Discount may also be different based on either a pound or dollar currency.