Windows 8.1 stopped working and I can't access it.
Windows 8.1 stopped working and I can't access it.
So this is a long story. Basically I unplugged my SSD from the pc, turned on the PC and it came up with an efi shell. I cleared CMOS, and found out that windows corrupted. My files were still there; I checked on a laptop, but could not boot into windows. I believ I unplugged the SSD to early. I managed to find a windows recovery thing, but all the options including reseting it didnt work. Do I need to Reinstall windows and if so can i use my old license key? PLease ask if you dont understand something I said (Its kinda hard to explain whats going on)
The SSD was removed while the PC was running. Is it an OEM version of Windows?
I plan to reinstall Windows. Are there any critical files on the drive?
I've saved all the crucial information, so yes, you can use your old license key.
You should be able to do it as long as you keep the same setup.