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How do I get a windows 8 recovery disk?

Anonymous
2015-11-14T17:33:39+00:00

My mom tuned my pc off during an update and deleted all of windows 8. Every time i start my pc up it tells me to please insert my windows 8 recovery disk but my pc doesnt have a disk tray so i ordered a disk tray now i need a windows 8 disk. My pc never came with one how can i get one for free?

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-11-14T19:33:06+00:00

    Thats wht im saying my pc didnt come with a recovery disk.  It wouldnt cost Bill Gates a penny to send me one.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-11-14T17:52:19+00:00

    Please fix windows 8 for my pc

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-11-15T10:31:55+00:00

    U wanted me to use your first link right??

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-11-15T08:14:14+00:00

    Ok somehow my pc is too damaged for that. I habe no windows installed on my pc at all. So i tried what u said still doesnt work..

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-11-14T19:36:27+00:00

    My mom tuned my pc off during an update and deleted all of windows 8. Every time i start my pc up it tells me to please insert my windows 8 recovery disk but my pc doesnt have a disk tray so i ordered a disk tray now i need a windows 8 disk. My pc never came with one how can i get one for free?

    Hi,

    You can contact the Laptop/Computer Manufacturer and order Recovery Media from them for a small cost.

    You can download and create your own Windows 8.1 Installation Media to reinstall the Operating System with..

    "Create installation media for Windows 8.1"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

    A similar Tutorial which may also assist you

    "Create Installation Media for Windows 8.1"

    http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/create-installation-media-windows-81

    In the first screen of this very simple wizard, you need to choose the following:

    Language. English – en-us if you're in the United States.

    Edition. Windows 8.1 (Core), Windows 8.1 N, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro N, or Windows 8.1 Single Language.

    Architecture. 64-bit (x64 ) or 32-bit (x86).

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    "How to Create a Bootable USB or DVD with a Windows 8 or 8.1 ISO"

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2227-create-bootable-usb-dvd-windows-8-iso.html

       Warning

    This will not work to install Windows 8 or 8.1 for UEFI. For that, see this tutorial below instead.

    UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows

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    With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more.

    When you reinstall it will pick up the Product Key and activate the system automatically.

    If it does not, follow these steps:

    "How to Activate Windows 8 and 8.1 by Phone"

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/24636-activate-windows-8-phone.html

    "Get help with activation errors"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/activation-errors

    "How to activate a Microsoft product by using Microsoft Product Activation Center"

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

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    This information may interest you if you do wish to keep a record of it:

    "Windows 10 Embedded Product Key Tool"

    https://neosmart.net/blog/2014/windows-10-embedded-product-key-tool/

    "We’re proud to introduce the immediate release of our newest utility for Windows users: the NeoSmart Technologies Embedded Product Key Tool. Designed for users of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, our embedded product key tool will retrieve and display the Windows setup product key embedded in the BIOS or EFI, allowing you to store it for safe-keeping or use it to reinstall Windows with an official Windows setup image."

    Cheers.

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