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What windows 8 should I purchase for an embedded bios product key?
Posted on 2013-05-30
I just purchased a laptop from Cowboom.com and it came without an OS. The product key for windows 8 is embedded in the bios so that when I install windows 8 it will automaticly activate windows.
So, my question is this: Can I install windows using windows system builder? Or should I purchase a different version of windows, and if so, what version?
Cowboom directed me to Windows 8 Core- Windows. Is this the same as windows system builder? I want to make sure that I purchase the correct windows 8 so i do not waste my money.
Another question: will I be able use this same disk on future laptops with embedded pruduct key?
So, my question is this: Can I install windows using windows system builder? Or should I purchase a different version of windows, and if so, what version?
Cowboom directed me to Windows 8 Core- Windows. Is this the same as windows system builder? I want to make sure that I purchase the correct windows 8 so i do not waste my money.
Another question: will I be able use this same disk on future laptops with embedded pruduct key?
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If you've got an OEM system that's designed for a BIOS-locked install, you need the installation media from that OEM. e.g. a Dell install disc will install on Dells, an HP disk on HPs, etc. If you use a commercial (retail) product disc, you'll need to enter the key associated with that disc.
... and yes, the appropriate disc will install on any system from that OEM.
... and yes, the appropriate disc will install on any system from that OEM.
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So then what you are saying is that I need to order the recovery disk from Samsung (as this is a Samsung laptop)?
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I contacted Samsung and they said they do not provide recovery disks and that I would need to contact Microsoft. So I contacted Microsoft tech and they said they did not know if windows system builder would work or not and that I should go to Microsoft website and download windows and see if that would work. After searching microsoft website, I got on chat line and the lady says that the only link they provide is the upgrade link. I know the upgrade doesn't work because I have tried that.
Do you where I could go to download a full version of windows 8 pro?
Do you where I could go to download a full version of windows 8 pro?
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