Repaired Dell PC with ISO, Now it wants a Product Key

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I'm working on a friends Dell PC. First time working with or on Windows 8.
After much aggravation with the locked Hard Drive (which I never figured out), I used an Windows 8 ISO, which would not allow me to "Repair", so after many attempts I clicked the Install and now the PC wants the Product Key for 8. But the old one is still good for months.
I called Dell to get it, but they won't give it out and want us to buy a new disc.

Priority right now is the Product Key.

But help with the locked HDD won't hurt.

Thanks much, Trina
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3330 CPU
    Antivirus
    AVG 2014
You will need to boot the DVD in UEFI mode.

From the Repair CD/USB:
How to do a Auto Repair:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2843-automatic-repair-run-windows-8-a.html
Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times - Windows 7 Help Forums

How do a Refresh:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html


How to do a Reset:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2302-reset-windows-8-a.html


How to do a System Restore:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4692-system-restore-how-do-windows-8-a.html

I called Dell to get it, but they won't give it out and want us to buy a new disc.

I believe the cost is $5.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
you can extract the key embedded on the motherboard using this program Windows Product Key Viewer 1.4.7d, You will have to match your ISO or DVD to the same version as the original was for the embedded key to work.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
The System is up and running.
I got the product key with the Magical Jelly Bean key finder. And I entered it, but it still says it is only good for 90 days.
What do you recommend now?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3330 CPU
    Antivirus
    AVG 2014
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