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Note: The PID.txt file is no longer needed.
If you have an OEM computer with UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8/8.1 (core) product key and if you want to clean install Windows 8.1 Pro.
1. Download Windows 8.1 Pro installation media (see this link for help).
2. Clean install Windows 8.1 Pro from USB/DVD.
Enter your Windows 8/8.1 Pro product key (see screenshot below).
Note: The PID.txt file is no longer needed.
If you have an OEM computer with UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8/8.1 (core) product key and if you want to clean install Windows 8.1 Pro.
1. Download Windows 8.1 Pro installation media (see this link for help).
2. Clean install Windows 8.1 Pro from USB/DVD.
Enter your Windows 8/8.1 Pro product key (see screenshot below).
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 10
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo G580
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-3230M
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender, standard user account
- Other Info
- UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.