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I had a HDD failure just 3 days past my warranty. I got my replacement drive and want to perform a clean install of Windows 8. I have my OEM product key and I need to find an iso for Windows 8. The key I have is off my HP laptop, but from the links I have found here, mine, nor the Generic Keys from this post: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2299-clean-install-windows-8-a.html will not work. Am I doing something wrong? I don't want to upgrade from Windows 7, just perform a clean install.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

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In addition, OPTION ONE in the tutorial below can give you more details for this. :)

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html

I'll try this if the above one won't work. I'm just leery as it says, "embedded in the UEFI firmware of the OEM PC will be automatically detected and used during installation to activate Windows 8.1." I remember when I first got the Laptop, I had to contact HP cause I had to perform an out of box wipe and my code didn't work. They told me that it's a problem they know about, and the key embedded in my BIOS would not work. They gave me another key, that actually worked.. So, in essence, I kinda have 2 keys and my luck, neither one will ever work....lol

By the way, I have both saved on a note pad on a flash drive...

I'll let you know, I plan on doing this soon....have to be with wife for a few days, to finish shopping....lol
 

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That's ok. If it won't accept the embedded key, you will be able to enter the new key during installation. :)
 

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That's ok. If it won't accept the embedded key, you will be able to enter the new key during installation. :)

Ok.Great, thanks again! I'll let you know how I make out...planning on doing it soon...

Update: Ok, I was able to get by with one of the generic codes, the one for Windows 8 Professional only. Before I continue, when it does it's thing and I get up and running, do I then change my key to mine and that will give me my media version as well and be able to upgrade to 8.1 also without any issues? I guess I can try and if not, or I have issues, I can always revert back to the Disk images I got from HP, I just don't want all the bloat ware they gave me with it...I'm thinking that was some of my issues that I posted in other areas of this form too....
 
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That's ok. If it won't accept the embedded key, you will be able to enter the new key during installation. :)

Ok, So I installed Windows 8 AND 8.1 (Tried Multiple Times) It says my Original key does not work. Did I use the wrong installation? I bought this PC from Best Buy with Widows 8 installed. This is an OEM product, right?
 

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Are you able to enter and use the other key that HP gave you that worked?
 

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Are you able to enter and use the other key that HP gave you that worked?
No, I was only able to use the generic key from the forums, then when I was on the desktop, I went to change that key with mine. Which it said it wasn't a good key. I might call Microsoft if I can't get it to go and see if they will give me another key or activate it for me. Unless you have any ideas?
 

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Yeah, I'd try to activate by phone with your key.
 

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With the link I provided in post 2 - you would have only needed to run the installer.. IT WILL READ the embedded key..

No forum tricks, No generic key, no phone calls, no bs..

Actually the old post regarding this old method should be removed..

As it now just leads to more confusion and is of very little help anymore..

The New Tool to create windows 8.1 media is now all that is required, no matter what key OEM or Retail (windows 8 or Windows 8.1)..
 

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With the link I provided in post 2 - you would have only needed to run the installer.. IT WILL READ the embedded key..

No forum tricks, No generic key, no phone calls, no bs..

Actually the old post regarding this old method should be removed..

As it now just leads to more confusion and is of very little help anymore..

The New Tool to create windows 8.1 media is now all that is required, no matter what key OEM or Retail (windows 8 or Windows 8.1)..

Thanks, but actually it did not work, it did ask me for a key, which I used the generic key for Windows 8. I'm talking about activation here now. Also, my key that's embedded in my BIOS will not work, it's a flaw that HP realizes but failed to correct in a BIOS update. They got me another key that will activate, but will only work if I use the recovery disks. I needed the laptop back up and running for My wife so I used them for now. I'll try to download that media from that post in #2 in a few days.. Thanks for following up with me on this...
 

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With the link I provided in post 2 - you would have only needed to run the installer.. IT WILL READ the embedded key..

No forum tricks, No generic key, no phone calls, no bs..

Actually the old post regarding this old method should be removed..

As it now just leads to more confusion and is of very little help anymore..

The New Tool to create windows 8.1 media is now all that is required, no matter what key OEM or Retail (windows 8 or Windows 8.1)..

Thanks, but actually it did not work, it did ask me for a key, which I used the generic key for Windows 8. I'm talking about activation here now. Also, my key that's embedded in my BIOS will not work, it's a flaw that HP realizes but failed to correct in a BIOS update. They got me another key that will activate, but will only work if I use the recovery disks. I needed the laptop back up and running for My wife so I used them for now. I'll try to download that media from that post in #2 in a few days.. Thanks for following up with me on this...

How could you say it did not work - if you have not downloaded the new software??
 

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How could you say it did not work - if you have not downloaded the new software??

I did download that link, it's Called "Mediacreationtool.exe" When I went to go install it, it was installing 8.1. The key('s) I have only work for 8 and not 8.1
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    While I do appreciate your help and the link, it just didn't work for me. Also, as I mentioned in an earlier post, the key I have embedded in my system BIOS, will NOT work no matter what I do. I had to call HP and they admitted that they have an issue. They were able to give me a new KEY which will work for activation ONLY and won't work if I go to install it. This is where the Generic Key came into play, but then it would not activate for me..

    So I'm not confusing everyone here: I AM PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALL AND NOT AN UPGRADE

    I have created a Bootable USB Drive for this.

    1. When I go to install/Format it does this successfully.
    2. "Please enter key" I try a few of them from these forums including mine. It only takes the Windows 8 Pro key. (See Image below)
    3. After I am up and running on the Desktop I now need to activate it, Which I now use MY key. and it don't work.

    27491d1378861565-activate-retail-windows-8-1-windows-8-product-key-up8-1-002.png
 
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It appears you are trying to install windows 8.1 Pro on a system that has a windows 8 core product key and not pro..

use the create media and download windows 8.1 - not 8.1 Pro

try that
 

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It appears you are trying to install windows 8.1 Pro on a system that has a windows 8 core product key and not pro..

use the create media and download windows 8.1 - not 8.1 Pro

try that

Thanks! I think I did choose Pro. But it only allows me to choose 8.1 and up, not plain 8... My Bad, I apologize.. I'll try that one next... You're saying it won't ask for a key, but I have one in my BIOS that won't work, and another one HP gave me, this key I will add to the Activation window when and if I get back up to my Desktop. I know there are ways to use Bootleg, but I have legit and want to keep it that way...Thanks for your help and showing me where my fault might lie. 4 (or more) eyes are better than 2....lol
 

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That new download will install with and activate with Windows 8.0 or 8.1 keys. I've verified it myself. The 8.0 Core key on my laptop was used automatically to install 8.1 Core. Normally, if your PC has an embedded OEM key and you get prompted for a key, it means you didn't install the correct version. Like installing Pro when the PC only came with Core. Or you installed Core and it came with the Single Language version of Core. You need to match the exact version for the key to work. I've seen it suggested that changing some BIOS settings, like turning secure boot off, can mess up the OEM key detection. I haven't confirmed it myself though and don't know if its true or not.
 

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That new download will install with and activate with Windows 8.0 or 8.1 keys. I've verified it myself. The 8.0 Core key on my laptop was used automatically to install 8.1 Core. Normally, if your PC has an embedded OEM key and you get prompted for a key, it means you didn't install the correct version. Like installing Pro when the PC only came with Core. Or you installed Core and it came with the Single Language version of Core. You need to match the exact version for the key to work. I've seen it suggested that changing some BIOS settings, like turning secure boot off, can mess up the OEM key detection. I haven't confirmed it myself though and don't know if its true or not.


Very Good...i'll chose the 8.1 version and try....Thanks!
 

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