How to re-install windows 8 from install.wim file

cmorales

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Hi, i recently by mistake formatted c partition and WindowsRE partition too. I didn´t touch SAMSUNG_REC & SAMSUNG_REC2 where install.wim file is and i don't know how to reinstall from it. Could some one tell me an easy way to reinstall my windows 8 based inthis scenario as i am not a microsoft guru?. Thanks in advance
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    samsung np300e4c
    CPU
    intel celeron
    Memory
    4 gb
    Browser
    ie

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
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Have you made the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?



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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. (Windows 8 only)
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 (Windows 8 only)




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.

How to make Recovery disc:
Support - Laptops NP700Z7CH | Samsung PCs

You can order the Microsoft official OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.

How to Order Recovery disc.
Support - Laptops NP700Z7CH | Samsung PCs

Samsung

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201209/20120924110234828/Win8_Manual_eng.pdf
 

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
Welcome to EightForums

Have you made the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?



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. (Windows 8 only)
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 (Windows 8 only)




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.

How to make Recovery disc:
Support - Laptops NP700Z7CH | Samsung PCs

You can order the Microsoft official OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.

How to Order Recovery disc.
Support - Laptops NP700Z7CH | Samsung PCs

Samsung

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201209/20120924110234828/Win8_Manual_eng.pdf
 

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
I've never personally used a recovery image to restore Windows 8 before, but I'll make a stab at this.

I was going to suggest using DISM until I read you have a recimg file to use. So here it goes...

If you have a USB installer drive of Windows 8 or a DVD (if not, you can use WinPE or make a recovery disk from a working Windows 8 PC, not too difficult) you'll have the option of refreshing your PC. If using the installer, you'll need to hit the Repair your computer link at the installation window. If using the recovery disk (easiest method I suggest to use), you'll have to navigate to advanced tools to get to Refresh your PC. It theoretically should prompt you to give the directory of the recimg file and do its magic. I THINK I once used this a couple of years ago with iffy success.

Personally, I would avoid using OEM recimg files as they still contain bloatware. If this were me, I'd grab me an .iso image of Windows 8 Core and just reinstall fresh with clean and crisp Windows.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
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