Reset Windows 8.1 upgraded by Windows Store

perf2711

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I upgraded to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 with Windows Store, which I had installed by default on notebook, when I bought it.

However, it turned out that some drivers are not very cooperative with new OS. So I want to use the Reset feature.
But, it doesn't let me do it because "some files are missing". The simplest solution would be DVD/ISO, but I don't have either.

I tried downloading ISO with Microsoft tool Windows Setup, but to no avail. When I tried mosharino's method (http://www.eightforums.com/installation-setup/33164-how-download-windows-8-1-iso.html), it denied my key because it was not a "retail" key.

Any suggestions?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
information   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2855-system-repair-disc-create-windows-8-a.html




You can make a Microsoft Recovery USB Drive
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html
warning   Warning
Deleting the Recovery Partition is NOT RECOMMENDED



warning   Warning
I personally DO NOT RECOMMEND using this METHOD above, as of the ERRORS you may receive below with the Microsoft Recovery USB Drive.You would be best off using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery DVD's or Recovery USB drive.





I would recommend you making the OEM manufacturer's Recovery DVD's or USB drive.
or
You can order the Microsoft official OEM Recovery disks from the OEM manufacturer's website.





The Windows Recovery USB drive & Recovery Partition can be very problematic, I recommend you also make a Windows System Image.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8956-system-image-create-windows-8-a.html

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2855-system-repair-disc-create-windows-8-a.html

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...overy-restore-image-computer-windows-8-a.html

or
look for a 3rd party ,Backup software, which fully supports Windows 8, uEFI, GPT & Secure Boot.
Which is signed by Microsoft.
 

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
Don't do it!!!

Do Not remove the pre-installed recovery partition!!!!

If you delete the partition you will lose the manufacturer's "Factory reset" option from the the recovery options

Say you have an HP PC/Laptop, HP will have added there own options to the recovery partition specific for it.

I made this error myself when re-installed Win 7 from my own Disc for a friend, It over-rides the installed recovery options (Greyed out HDD Recovery) at the bottom of the list

Back up the Whole Drive not just the partition if you can
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My 1st Build
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (Running @ 4.1GHz)
    Motherboard
    Asus Sabertooth Z87
    Memory
    32 GB Ram (4x8 Corsair Vengeance)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 ACX
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG E24A53
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 840 PRO 256GB



    Western Digital 1TB
    PSU
    Corsair CX 750
    Case
    Corsair 200R
    Cooling
    Corsiair H80i (Liquid)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Microsoft
    Internet Speed
    (9-10/Mbs) 1 .5/7 Mbs
    Browser
    Firefox/Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast (Windows Defender keeps wanting me to scan every boot)
But Reset function only resets partition C:\, if properly configured (does it?), so I didn't plan to delete recovery partition. I just don't have ISO of Windows 8.1 and it is just stupid that Microsoft didn't think of people upgrading from the Store. By the way, I got the serial number (which is apparently not retail) from app named ProduKey, it is not stuck at the bottom of the laptop, just a "Windows 8" sticker.

Is there another way to obtain ISO of Win8.1?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
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