Issues trying to download Windows 8.1 using official downloader

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Published on 2013-11-09T21:03:40Z Indexed on 2013/11/09 21:58 UTC
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I had been trying to download Windows 8.1 ISO from the last 3-4 days but a silly issue is preventing me to download it.As many posts over the internet explain,I tried to use generic keys to download(as I don't have Windows 8),but the installer always shows "We can't connect right now,please check you internet connection.".Isn't it silly?,I have a working internet connection.No matter whatever key I use it always ends at this message.I've tried every single generic key,and almost every key was accepted by the installer as valid,but then the message.

Can anyone please explain why is this happening and any workarounds ?

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