Creating a Windows 8.1 recovery usb using another computer

Is there a reply to the above question? This community gives me a headache!!

This happens with new members of this Community who decide, either through trying out the posting options or just to be a pain, to annoy all of us.

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This is what I think you are referring to and you can't do it on another computer.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/17422/windows-8-create-usb-recovery-drive

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What you are going to have to do is download the 8.1 ISO and make a generic 8.1 USB installation drive:

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

"Download Windows 8.1"

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8

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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How to clean install:

"How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 8 or Windows 8.1"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2299-clean-install-windows-8-a.html

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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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If you do wish to/need 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."

You can also use:

"Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 8.5c)"

http://www.belarc.com/free\_download.html

Or:

"Product KeyFinder"

https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Cheers.

I am not able to use my laptop which has the embedded product key to create or download any sort of media because it's stuck in the Microsoft loop from hell. I'm aware of everything that you posted, been there done that. I was hoping I could use a friends laptop to create the recovery media. I don't think so since it's not the laptop with the product key...right? Please don't send another dozen links,  I feel my headache getting worse 😀

I know you can't use the laptop!!!!!!!!

You use another computer to create that installation media as long as it is Windows 7 or above machine.

I don't think so since it's not the laptop with the product key...right?

IF you had read my reply I explained EVERYTHING to you about the USB Recovery Media and the 8.1 ISO download and why you could and why you couldn't.

You are now telling me not to post those links for you.

OK. I'll leave you with it then.

Is there a reply to the above question? This community gives me a headache!!

I purchased a Lenovo ideapad s510p that came with 8.1 installed. I now need to create a recovery usb but I cant use my computer because it stuck in the automatic repair loop. I was able to get to the automatic repair screen and did everything I could but still a problem. I need to have a recovery disc or flash drive but I am unable to use my computer to create it and that is where the product key is.  This is probably a stupid question but can I use another computer to create the recovery media? Also I need to mention that the Lenovo one key recovery did not work and Lenovo was not helpful at all. Please let me know. Thanks

I am not able to use my laptop which has the embedded product key to create or download any sort of media because it's stuck in the Microsoft loop from hell. I'm aware of everything that you posted, been there done that. I was hoping I could use a friends laptop to create the recovery media. I don't think so since it's not the laptop with the product key...right? Please don't send another dozen links,  I feel my headache getting worse 😀