Not sure which Windows 8.1 ISO to use

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Hi all,

I have this PC:

HP Desktop Computer 6200 Pro Intel Core i5 2400 (3.10 GHz) 8 GB DDR3 1 TB HDD Windows 8.1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883282327

I have not used it for very much and it's only a few months old and after a recent mandatory Windows update the computer no longer boots... and of course it was before I made a recovery disk. I can not get into any kind of recovery partition on the HDD so at this point I need to reinstall/repair the Windows 8.1 installation. I am not sure which ISO to download, though. The Microsoft Windows key sticker on the case says the version of Windows is "Windows 8.1 for Refurb PCs". I have never seen that before and can find NOTHING online about what version it really is.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks!

Matt
 
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

I believe you just have to download the non-pro version of Win8.1. At the point where windows is activating during install, it should auto detect your key (which is associated with a particular motherboard for Win8/10), and I believe it automatically configures itself to the correct version of windows based on you key.
 
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These are just license keys for volume refurbishers. Sounds like you purchased a refurb PC. The refurb licenses are the same as the OEM licenses. The regular install media for Windows 8.1 home (aka core) will work fine.
 
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