Reinstalling Windows 8 with OEM Disk?

resurrection64 · Sep 24, 2013

Hey Guys,

I have just build my PC and i'm running Windows 8 as my OS. Now if i were to wipe my disk for a reason, such as a virus or just built up junk (I don't have both). Would i just use my old Windows 8 OEM disk and reinstall from there? Would my Windows 8 Key work?

Thanks in advance.

k1114 · Sep 24, 2013

Yes and you can reinstall it an infinite number of times.

resurrection64 · Sep 24, 2013

Even with OEM disk?

I wouldn't be able to install on a different computer unlimited times right?

Martell1977 · Sep 24, 2013

Yes, you can reinstall as many times as needed on the same computer. If you have any trouble activating with the key, it just takes a quick call to Microsoft to correct it.

k1114 · Sep 24, 2013

Windows 8 oem is transferable so yes even on a different pc. There is just a time period between activations if it's on a different pc and can only be on 1 pc at a time.

resurrection64 · Sep 25, 2013

I just format my drive and reinstall it like normal?

resurrection64 · Sep 25, 2013

What does the "time period between activation" mean? Do you have to wait for you to install Windows again?

resurrection64 · Sep 25, 2013

So as long as i format my SSD, i can reinstall it with the same Key and DVD?
Thanks.

k1114 · Sep 25, 2013

You don't have to format it, just put in the cd and boot to the cd.

resurrection64 · Sep 25, 2013

I don't have to Format my drive when starting off clean? Ex. if i had a problem or a virus, isn't the best way, if no anti-virus can get rid of it, to just format and restart fresh with a clean install?

Martell1977 · Sep 25, 2013

The install process does a "quick format" which basically deletes everything from the drive, then installs.

k1114 · Sep 25, 2013

When you do a clean install it does a quick format. The virus can't run without windows running.

dodger46 · Sep 25, 2013

Probably best to install to Unallocated Space by deleting all partitions to ensure proper creation of 350Mb System Reserved
http://www.thelongclimb.com/2012/08/15/installing-windows-8-be-careful-of-drive-0/

resurrection64 · Sep 28, 2013

hmm.. if i do reinstall, all the viruses, malware, junk would be gone right?

resurrection64 · Sep 28, 2013

What's Unallocated Space? I think i do remember seeing a 350mb partition for system reserved!

dodger46 · Sep 28, 2013

resurrection64 :

Unallocated Space is the area on your disk hhat has not been formatted and partitioned. When you get to the screen 'Where do you want to Install Windows' choose Drive Options (Advanced) to delete all Partitions until all you are left with is Unallocated Space, then install Windows without creating Partitions or Formatting. That way you will get a clean install, no malware, and everything in it's place the way Windows wants it...

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