Solved backup product key

[f23948]

can I backup product key, format and reinstall windows 8.1 and then restore product key?

 

[Mark Phelps]

If your machine came preinstalled with Win8.1, it's most likely UEFI and in that case, the product key is stored in a chip on the motherboard. When you reinstall the same version, it will reactivate automatically.

 

[f23948]

If your machine came preinstalled with Win8.1, it's most likely UEFI and in that case, the product key is stored in a chip on the motherboard. When you reinstall the same version, it will reactivate automatically.

i understood what you mean but,
original thread: new laptop with preinstalled software
on that forums, i don't feel like uninstall bloatware with that tool, so i changed my mind to downloaded official windows 8.1 so can i format and clean install and getting rid of bloatware?
Create installation media for Windows 8.1 - Windows Help

 

[genet]

so can i format and clean install and getting rid of bloatware?

How to download and clean install Windows 8.1 if you have an OEM computer with UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8/8.1 product key. -> link

 

[f23948]

so can i format and clean install and getting rid of bloatware?

How to download and clean install Windows 8.1 if you have an OEM computer with UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8/8.1 product key. -> link

thanks so much!