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david82150

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had problem with missing dll files so restarted my windows which was 8.1 back to original 8.
the pc now asks me to activate windows and when I try it does not recognise my key.
help please.
 
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david82150

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yes my windows was preloaded and the key I have I used some software to fins as apparently it is on the bios?
If you can tell me how to check the key number that might help.
I have tried microsoft who dont want to know and also the company I got the machine fron 18 months ago, no help.
 
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david82150

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Could I not format c: as we used to do regularly and find a widows download on the internet and use the key which is on my bios?
If not could I install an earlier windows and then wait for windows 10.
thanks
 
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A Windows install that you 'find on the internet' is highly suspect, and will not be discussed here.

Your manufacturer should be able to provide you with a factory reset DVD set. For a small fee, of course.
 
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"Recovery Disk". Which he does not have.
Something about 'deleting dlls'. Hence needing a whole new install.
 
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david82150

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Just tried the manufacturer who says " find a local repair man" not good in my book.
If I have to buy a new software package any idea which one , would an upgrade be ok?
I only have my pension and any pennys I save help.
thanks
 
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Who is the manufacturer?

But an 'upgrade' license requires a currently operating OS. Which you don't have. Which is why we are at the place we are now.

For a 'new' OS? Win 8.1. Where are you located? US?UK? Other?
 
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david82150

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Item Features:

GENUINE Microsoft Windows 8.1 Standard Edition 64 Bit
Supplied with original Holographic Installation DVD
Product Licence Key & COA Included
from Argos UK
 
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in the future, if you are missing a windows 8.x file you should use dism.exe command to get a new copy from microsoft
start cmd.exe as an admin
dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

a reinstall can have issues, even if you have the key. people tend to make mistakes on the keys:
G and 6, i and l, 0 and o things like that
and some OEM installs are activated at the OEM (not like the retail version)

 
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