Solved Reinstall Windows 8 on a new HDD after previous one died

dablue

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Hi Folks,

I would GREATLY appreciate some advice please.

1. New Lenovo laptop Feb 2014 with Win 8, which had been upgraded to 8.1.
2. HDD died in a blaze of glory yesterday
3. No idea of the key
4. Don't want a replacement drive as I'd like to keep hold of the dead one in case I decide to do data recovery

What's the best course of action for reinstalling Win 8 on a new drive?

- I've been told the key is stored in the bios - a new drive would pick it up?
- I don't know if that would be a Win 8 or 8.1 key
- How do I go about obtaining the right image? Would a straight OEM version work?
- Called Lenovo, they want £20 for the installation disks and it can take a week for delivery, which will be the last resort, but I'd like to get back up and running asap

HUGE thanks and a pint of your favourite beer if you can help me out :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7
    Computer type
    Laptop
It worked perfectly - A massive thanks to genet! If you have Paypal, I'll happily send you a beer token ;) :thumb:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7
    Computer type
    Laptop
You are welcome. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G580
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
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