8 reinstall without backup Windows

Hello! I bought an Ideapad z580 with windows 8 preinstalled. I decided to install windows 7 because I didn't work with windows 8, up to what they are most frequent used.

My problem is that I accidentally format my whole hard drive because my windows 7 dvd asked format MBR and no TPG for installation.

Is it possible to reinstall windows 8 so I can create a back up? Where could I find a copy of Windows 8 that corresponds to my driver's license?

Language will not matter, edition would be. You could try renaming the file ei.cfg to ei.cfg.old and then you might be able to install any version of windows 8. If the result is unsuccessful, then rename the original file and get the right version.

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