Where can I download a rescue disk for Windows 8?

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Where can I download a rescue disk for Windows 8? I have paid for Windows 8, but I would like to be able to download a Windows 8 repair disk using my product key. Is this possible?

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 05 '13 at 18:04

Start the Control panel, and click on the System and Security icon (if you use category view - click Recovery in icons view). Then click on Action Center. Scroll down to the Maintenance category and select Recovery. Click on "Create a recovery drive", and follow the prompts.

score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Jan 05 '13 at 19:50

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If you want to repair your Windows 8 you can use the "reset" option in the start up repair help menu.

If you cannot get into the Desktop try this method to get to the reset/refresh screen manually. I think the article is asking you to hold down Shift while hitting power button.

Please read through: How To Access Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8

edited Jan 05 '13 at 19:50

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answered Jan 05 '13 at 18:03

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 20 '13 at 04:16

A recovery CD for Windows 8 designed to find and repair many common problems is available for download from NeoSmart Technologies, in the form of an ISO image.

I realize this question has been answered for some time, but seeing as the accepted answer is actually on how to create a Windows 8 recovery CD from a working PC and may not be a valid option for people whose computers aren't working/booting, this is another option that some may find useful.

Full disclosure: I'm part of the team that developed the recovery CD.

Where can I download a rescue disk for Windows 8?

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