how to get win8 back on my laptop, no os/recovery discs, hdd severe failure

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Hi, I have an asus N56VJ....the HDD severely failed, I managed to get most of my files, but the disc is done and I need to replace it. How can I get windows 8 back on my laptop?

Asus wants me to mail my computer to them so they can reinstall it for me which will cost more than buying a retail version..what a joke.

any options for me?
 
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asus claims there are no recovery discs for windows 8...and there is no product key label...i believe they store it on a chip on the motherboard...
 
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Why is this a joke? Is the laptop still under warranty? If not, why would you expect Asus to install the OS for free?

You should have been making regular backups as well as a system backup to restore from.
Learn from your mistake in the future.
 
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Lol, it's your responsibility to have made a system image in the first place not ASUS.

Or did they start offering complementary out-of-warranty backup service?

When you bought your PC, you didn't buy a Windows license. You bought an OEM copy distributed to ASUS.
 
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If your laptop is under warranty you can get the recovery for ASUS itself., if not there are lot of site where u can download the OS img., and install yourself., Activation too,. You can get it., by 3rd party software or you can purchase a license in Microsoft., its just an options to it.,
 
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