Hi, I'd like to install a sdd on my asus laptop (f55c) and make a clean install of windows 8. My problem is that I can't find the product key, it's not under the laptop and I. How to find product Serial Number. What's New about ASUS 80. How to purchase Windows recovery media? (Notebook PC Only).

Hi,

Support and downloads for 8 has ended.

If you want 8, you have to buy Asus recovery media.

Asus Windows 8 Serial Key Replacement

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Or:

Do a clean install of the exact same edition of 8.1 as 8 is.

Windows 8 > 8.1 is a free upgrade released by Microsoft.

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You can download and create your own Windows 8.1 Installation Media to reinstall the Operating System with..

'Create installation media for Windows 8.1'

'Download Windows 8.1'

A similar Tutorial which may also assist you

'Create Installation Media for Windows 8.1'

In the first screen of this very simple wizard, you need to choose the following:

Language. English – en-us if you're in the United States.

Edition. Windows 8.1 (Core), Windows 8.1 N, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro N, or Windows 8.1 Single Language.

Architecture. 64-bit (x64 ) or 32-bit (x86).

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'How to Create a Bootable USB or DVD with a Windows 8 or 8.1 ISO'

Warning

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How to clean install:

'How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 8 or Windows 8.1'

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With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more.

When you reinstall it will pick up the Product Key and activate the system automatically.

If it does not, follow these steps:

'How to Activate Windows 8 and 8.1 by Phone'

'Get help with activation errors'

'How to activate a Microsoft product by using Microsoft Product Activation Center'

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If you do wish to/need to keep a record of it:

'Windows 10 Embedded Product Key Tool'

'We’re proud to introduce the immediate release of our newest utility for Windows users: the NeoSmart Technologies Embedded Product Key Tool. Designed for users of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, our embedded product key tool will retrieve and display the Windows setup product key embedded in the BIOS or EFI, allowing you to store it for safe-keeping or use it to reinstall Windows with an official Windows setup image.'

Asus Rog Windows Product Key

You can also use:

'Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 8.5c)'

Or:

'Product KeyFinder'

Cheers.

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I bought an Asus laptop which came with a copy of Windows 7. Long story short I lost the sticker which contained the serial key to my bought product. Should Asus be obliged to send me a serial key if I prove my purchase somehow? If not what could I do? Thanks

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Forget wasting time proving you bought it- just extract the license key from Windows using free software.

Check this out:

Magical Jellybean keyfinder: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Windows 8 Serial Key

Asus will not provide you with a serial key. However, they can provide you with your recovery media. This typically costs between $10-50 and will contain your windows operating system that came with your computer, as well as any drivers/software that came installed on your laptop when you purchased it.

The other user recommended Magical Jellybean keyfinder. I will tell you that I work for an IT company that does computer rebuilds daily, and I prefer Produkey Finder from Nirsoft. It is a very streamlined and superfast app. You can find it at: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

Windows 8 Serial Key Crack

If your hard drive has crashed or you cannot boot into your OS for some reason, this may not be a viable option. If that is the case, I recommend ordering your CD from Asus. If you need to be back up immediatley, you can download your version of windows from this forum: http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f94/original-untouched-windows-7-sp1-iso-32-bit-64-bit-220877/

You will need to activate within 30 days, but you can install and then activate once you get your CD with the correct serial number.

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