Solved Windows 8 pre installed. No discs. Need a new install

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Just as the title says. I have no disc it came with pre installed media. I did however get a program that was able to extra the key from my bios. Will that help with anything? It's a Sony T13 laptop.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Search for Windows media creation tool. You can download for free right from Microsoft.

You won't need the key at all, the installer will read our right from the BIOS.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 HP 64bit, Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64BIT
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS - Home Built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
    Motherboard
    ASUS M5A99X EVO
    Memory
    Crucial Balistic DDR-3 1866 CL 9 (8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R6850 Cyclone IGD5 PE
    Sound Card
    On Chip
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VE258Q 25" LED with DVI-HDMI-DisplayPort
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Two WD Cavier Black 2TB Sata 6gbs
    WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
    Case
    Corsair 400R
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler H2O 620, Two 120mm and four 140mm
    Keyboard
    AVS Gear Blue LED Backlight
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse USB, Logitech Precision Game Pad
    Internet Speed
    15MB
    Antivirus
    NIS, Malwarebytes Premium 2
    Other Info
    APC UPS ES 750, Netgear WNR3500L Gigabit & Wireless N Router with SamKnows Test Program,
    Motorola SB6120 Gigabit Cable Modem.
    Brother HL-2170W Laser Printer,
    Epson V300 Scanner
pparks1 said:
Search for Windows media creation tool. You can download for free right from Microsoft.

You won't need the key at all, the installer will read our right from the BIOS.
Click to expand...

Yeah but the media creation tool is asking for a key once i select the language/keyboard setup. And it says a oem key won't work for a retail download?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Phone Man said:
Option One on this tutorial

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html#option1

Jim :cool:
Click to expand...

Am I suppose to use this program on the laptop that I am trying to get this new win8 install? I just tried using it on the laptop and it's only giving me the option to create a new iso for all the 8.1 versions but I am pretty positive this came with 8 and not 8.1 so the key in the bios has to be for just 8. Why is this media creation tool only giving me the option to create a iso for 8.1?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Ok. Thank You. I will give it a try. So if this works then I am assuming it will skip right over the part where it asks for a key after I select language and all that? Or will i still have to enter a generic key just to get passed that then change the key manually?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
If you install the right version - it will not ask for a Key..

No need for generic key at all... And do not use a generic key..

That guide screws more people up then it helps.. as it has very outdated information (hack) on it
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
Ok. Well it's downloading.. very slowly but it's going. So I'll report back hopefully with good news. Not sure how accurate it is but the win8 sticker on the bottom seems to be for regular 8 and not pro but we will see. Have regular 8.1 downloading.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Most laptops come with "regular" 8 (8 core) and not Pro so you should be fine.
You may have to update some drivers after you finish. Windows 8.1 has most drivers but laptops always seam to need something from their website. Just look in Device manager and see whats not working.

Jim :cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 HP 64bit, Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64BIT
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS - Home Built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
    Motherboard
    ASUS M5A99X EVO
    Memory
    Crucial Balistic DDR-3 1866 CL 9 (8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R6850 Cyclone IGD5 PE
    Sound Card
    On Chip
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VE258Q 25" LED with DVI-HDMI-DisplayPort
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Two WD Cavier Black 2TB Sata 6gbs
    WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
    Case
    Corsair 400R
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler H2O 620, Two 120mm and four 140mm
    Keyboard
    AVS Gear Blue LED Backlight
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse USB, Logitech Precision Game Pad
    Internet Speed
    15MB
    Antivirus
    NIS, Malwarebytes Premium 2
    Other Info
    APC UPS ES 750, Netgear WNR3500L Gigabit & Wireless N Router with SamKnows Test Program,
    Motorola SB6120 Gigabit Cable Modem.
    Brother HL-2170W Laser Printer,
    Epson V300 Scanner
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