I installed Windows 10 preview but now I want to re-install Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 How can I get my license key back so that I can do this? The computer was supplied with Windows 8 pre-installed.
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If your Win8 was pre-installed the key is usually integrated in the UEFI bios of the computer. If that is the case Windows 8/8.1 will detect the key during installation and automatically use it.
If this is NOT the case the key should be listed on a label attached to the computer. (Could be on the inside or bottom of the housing. In case of a laptop it is sometimes hidden beneath the battery.)
One of the 2 cases above should be valid. If not contact your vendor. They should provide the key. If they won't or can't they are frauds.
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