sazzlepopz
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Hi all,
I deleted my Samsung Recovery Partition. This became a problem that I sorted by downloading Windows 8 ISO files online, then used WinToFlash to make the bootable from my usb. My product key is embedded so all's well now.
However, (having learnt from my mistakes) I want to make a copy of Windows 8.1 on my usb now, seeing as I have just upgraded. I scrolled through the EULA noting that I am permitted to make a copy, but I don't know how.
I got as far as creating an image, intending to make a new recovery drive then realised I needed a recovery partition. If I make a new partition, and name it 'Recovery' according to YouTube videos, will this carry over the ISO files?
The only other was I can think of is to download a Windows 8.1 torrent, convert that and keep it on a usb. I am lead to believe this is bad but I don't understand why, when I have paid for everything and just want to keep a usb copy for myself.
What is the best option, in your opinion? Do I have any more?
(Before anyone says it, neither Samsung or Microsoft will provide and kind of installation media and I have no access to Samsung Recovery Software either on my laptop or anyone else I know.)
Thanks in advance
I deleted my Samsung Recovery Partition. This became a problem that I sorted by downloading Windows 8 ISO files online, then used WinToFlash to make the bootable from my usb. My product key is embedded so all's well now.
However, (having learnt from my mistakes) I want to make a copy of Windows 8.1 on my usb now, seeing as I have just upgraded. I scrolled through the EULA noting that I am permitted to make a copy, but I don't know how.
I got as far as creating an image, intending to make a new recovery drive then realised I needed a recovery partition. If I make a new partition, and name it 'Recovery' according to YouTube videos, will this carry over the ISO files?
The only other was I can think of is to download a Windows 8.1 torrent, convert that and keep it on a usb. I am lead to believe this is bad but I don't understand why, when I have paid for everything and just want to keep a usb copy for myself.
What is the best option, in your opinion? Do I have any more?
(Before anyone says it, neither Samsung or Microsoft will provide and kind of installation media and I have no access to Samsung Recovery Software either on my laptop or anyone else I know.)
Thanks in advance
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Samsung NP350V5C-A09UK
- CPU
- Corei3
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Windows Security Centre