Yes, you can use a recovery disk with a brand new system.

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12-14-2016, 08:04 AM

Recently I decided I wanted to build a gaming PC, but hit a roadblock...I don’t have another Windows installation disk. I searched online for recovery disks and learned they’re essentially the installation media without the license key. I’ve tried making a bootable USB drive and all attempts failed. I’m curious—if I purchase a Windows recovery disk and install it into a brand new PC using my own key, would I get the operating system back? Thanks for understanding if this is confusing.

SSGSS_Saiyan

12-14-2016, 08:04 AM #1

IcyPvPz
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12-14-2016, 09:54 AM

It’s not that complicated—just ensure the USB is large enough and the file matches the correct format. Small issues like a mismatched size or format can cause problems.

IcyPvPz

12-14-2016, 09:54 AM #2

It’s not that complicated—just ensure the USB is large enough and the file matches the correct format. Small issues like a mismatched size or format can cause problems.

cleclenicolas
Junior Member

12-15-2016, 04:35 AM

You already own a Windows 7 installation with a CD key. Windows 8 is available, but since Microsoft hasn’t released ISO images online, it might be a Windows 7 CD key rather than a Windows 8 one.

cleclenicolas

12-15-2016, 04:35 AM #3

You already own a Windows 7 installation with a CD key. Windows 8 is available, but since Microsoft hasn’t released ISO images online, it might be a Windows 7 CD key rather than a Windows 8 one.

Jessecentric
Junior Member

12-20-2016, 11:35 PM

That didn't address your query.

Jessecentric

12-20-2016, 11:35 PM #4

That didn't address your query.

Sky05
Junior Member

12-21-2016, 02:52 AM

No, you should not use a repair disk for installing Windows.

Sky05

12-21-2016, 02:52 AM #5

No, you should not use a repair disk for installing Windows.

_killer_123
Member

12-22-2016, 03:02 AM

It employs Windows already set up and brings it back to its original settings. You still have to download the .iso file and build a bootable USB drive.

_killer_123

12-22-2016, 03:02 AM #6

It employs Windows already set up and brings it back to its original settings. You still have to download the .iso file and build a bootable USB drive.