Kubuntu 14.04 on a Dell Inspiron 15 series 3000, 3542

Recently bought an Inspiron 15 series 3000, model is 3542. It comes with Windows 8.1

I want to be able to run 14.04 Kubuntu hard disk. It has no partitions.

What should I do (apart from backup) to (a) wipe windows 8.1 and (b) install Kubuntu 14.04

I don't have all the data on the hard drive, I use Kubuntu on a desktop computer. You have to pass all that he to the Dell laptop.

I don't have the CD 8.1 or Windows 8. It would be wise that I had it. Support Dell informed me that he is not for sale online, but I can call a number and buy this way.

You can download an ISO of DVD WIN8.1.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

If you have 8.0 and 8.1 not, you will need to use a generic key to install.

Then, you get the key in the bios and change to that.  The generic keys WILL never ACTIVATE.

BIOS Keyed win8 requires 64-bit support and must be home or Pro according to the label.

XHQ8N-C3MCJ-RQXB6-WCHYG-C9WKB (Win Pro 8.1)

334NH-RXG76-64THK-C7CKG-D3VPT (Home Win 8.1)

Windows 8 keys are encrypted stored in the Bios that is installed at the factory.  There is no more stickers COST due to piracy. (OEM System Builder Versions Do maintain COA stickers)


Windows 8 is now comes with a real Microsoft Label there is NO MORE certificate of authenticity (COA) labels.

See the following examples of labels to look for.

Changing color ink
The color on the label change is designed to change from one color to the other view from different angles,

making it easy whether it is authentic.

Windows 8: magenta to green

Windows 8 Pro: blue to violet

Windows RT: turquoise purple

Real Microsoft labels
You could try Belarc Advisor.

I don't know whether or not this shows the key. (Versions greater than 8.3 c display key).

Windows 8.1 supports version 8.4

  • Operating systems: Works on Windows 8.1, R2, 2012, 8, 2012, 7, 2008 R2, Vista, 2008, 2003, XP, 2000, NT 4, Me, 98 and 95. 32-bit and 64-bit Windows are supported.
  • Browsers: Works on Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera and many others.

However, when you change versions by adding softpacks, you must save the previous keys because they are removed and replaced with the packs PRO and MCE.  But windows will not install clean with a pack update if you need the original key to install clean then do windows whenever upgrades to return to PRO or MCE editions.

www.Belarc.com/free_download.html

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