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SIllyskywalker

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Sorry in advance if this is confusing, but I will try my best to explain my situation.

So I want to completely wipe my HDD so i can install Kali Linux on it. I currently have Windows 8.1 installed on it. So once I completely get rid of Windows 8.1 can I reinstall it (Whenever I want on any machine) using the same product key? I do not have the Windows Installation Disc because windows came pre-installed on my laptop but I have the product key.
I got my product key by opening up powershell and typing this in:
" (Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey "
and it gave me the product key.

So since i dont have installation disc can I create my own installation media on a usb as seen here? https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8
and once I do use my installation tool.... if i input the product key that I got off of powershell than I should have windows 8.1 installed?

Sorry if this is very confusing.
 
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If you have the license key, create your Win 8.1 install from your above link.

Yes, you can reinstall on that same system.

However...Kali Linux is not really meant for a daily use OS.
Security testing, penetration testing, forensics, yes. Daily use? Not so much.
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If you have the license key, create your Win 8.1 install from your above link.

Yes, you can reinstall on that same system.

However...Kali Linux is not really meant for a daily use OS.
Security testing, penetration testing, forensics, yes. Daily use? Not so much.
 
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Yeah that is what i am going to use Kali Linux for, Penetration Testing. Thanks :)
 
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Then run it from a DVD or USB stick. Don't wipe out your primary OS (Win 8.1) just to install Kali.
 
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Also what is t he difference between the License Key and the Product Key..? Where can I get the license key?
 
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Different applications call it different things.
The license key is constructed thusly: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
5 groups of 5 characters and numbers.

The Product ID may be something completely different.
 
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