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XylixTv
Member

193

11-30-2016, 08:48 AM

You received your new SSD and faced some issues cloning Windows 8 without a product key. You formatted the drive, restarted your PC, and encountered the "Preparing Windows" message repeatedly. Now you suspect a corrupted profile but can't access the welcome screen. The system keeps pointing to repair tools instead of installing properly. You're unsure how to wipe the drive or reinstall Windows. Finding a Windows 8 ISO is also unclear.

XylixTv

11-30-2016, 08:48 AM #1

Titqnium
Junior Member

12-08-2016, 01:29 AM

You've already purchased Windows 8, so technically downloading an ISO and using a crack isn't stealing since you already owned it beforehand.

Titqnium

12-08-2016, 01:29 AM #2

You've already purchased Windows 8, so technically downloading an ISO and using a crack isn't stealing since you already owned it beforehand.

pastecos
Junior Member

12-08-2016, 01:48 PM

It was included with a ready-made version, so I don’t need a product key.

pastecos

12-08-2016, 01:48 PM #3

It was included with a ready-made version, so I don’t need a product key.

KateKitKat
Member

138

12-25-2016, 04:15 AM

Check your email (and if it came with the PC, it’s part of the purchase price)

KateKitKat

12-25-2016, 04:15 AM #4

Check your email (and if it came with the PC, it’s part of the purchase price)

cursayerdragon
Member

212

12-25-2016, 08:10 AM

Reach out to the support team for your PC brand—they can provide you with a key. If they can't, you can contact Microsoft support; they often help and may offer keys for OEM customers moving their OS to a new SSD. Generally, Microsoft is more accommodating in this situation.

cursayerdragon

12-25-2016, 08:10 AM #5

louie018
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12-25-2016, 03:15 PM

No, it won't necessarily fix everything. Downloading the ISO and using a USB might help, but issues could still remain depending on the problem's cause.

louie018

12-25-2016, 03:15 PM #6

No, it won't necessarily fix everything. Downloading the ISO and using a USB might help, but issues could still remain depending on the problem's cause.

SGgamingDK
Member

222

12-27-2016, 01:59 AM

It's against the law and could cause issues with activation. Requesting an MS code for Windows 8 might be possible through their site, but obtaining a legal ISO and wiping the SSD using it is risky.

SGgamingDK

12-27-2016, 01:59 AM #7

It's against the law and could cause issues with activation. Requesting an MS code for Windows 8 might be possible through their site, but obtaining a legal ISO and wiping the SSD using it is risky.

MooseZachary
Junior Member

12-28-2016, 09:17 AM

I believe you have 20 days to turn it on. I saved a Win 8 ISO from The Pirate Bay and plan to install it later. When I attempted to move a Win 7 ISO from the laptop to a USB drive, it halted after about 15 seconds remained.

MooseZachary

12-28-2016, 09:17 AM #8