Factory reset after re-installation of windows with a different key
Hi all
I bought a laptop HP dv7-7264ez, with 8 pre-installed windows ENVY.
After installing linux and messed with the boot settings, I need to re - install windows. Because I had not burned an iso of Windows 8 or extracted from my windows product key, I asked a friend to to burn me a DVD with his version of windows (Windows 8.1 pro). I did a reset of the PC of the utility of windows with this new version.
Now, I try to get my old version of Windows (normal, not pro) for reasons morals and because I can't "activate Windows" with the version of my friend.
To create a Windows DVD, I downloaded the Microsoft tool and extract from my current product key with this tool. The problem is that the extracted key is the version of my friend and it is not valid to create a .iso for Windows 8.
In other words, I need to get my original Windows product key!
Is it possible to do a factory reset 'real '?
Or y at - it a database with all affected Windows keys?
Thanks for your help!
VincenT
You are the very welcome.
You may need to install the driver sata for your model.
Try this...
Download the drivers from this link below (first or second file listed - 32 or 64 bit depending on the case).
Extract the files on a usb flash drive.
With the flash drive and the installation of W8 media plugged into the machine, boot from the installation of W8 media.
After selecting the install now option, select the training - Advanced menu, Options and select the option load a driver.
You should now see the storage driver files listed.
If you check the box, it only includes the compatible driver.
Follow the prompts and if this is the problem, install W8.
There is no way I know of to recover the product key.
It works with an OEM W8 as XP installation disc used for in ancient times.
You had to match the installation media with the type of product key (OEM, sale retail or upgrade).
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