Uninstalled Windows 8 when installing ubuntu 13.10

Original title: LOST WINDOWS! Help

I accidentally lost windows 8 when installing dual-boot ubuntu 13.10... is it possible to recover the product key?

Hi raminnajeeb, I see that this is your first post here. Welcome to our community!

If your PC comes with Windows 8, then you have no product key.  The key is automatically acquired the system when you install Windows 8 (the key is integrated).

If you have purchased Windows 8 online or in a store, then you need to check your mail received purchase or the original product packaging to get the key.

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