Just got a new laptop with Win 8 installed and stuff like full MS Office(not a trial) I am aware about OEMs and all that so would there be a point getting the serial code from the program just because I want to either downgrade to 7 or do a fresh install with 8.1 on.
You can use http :// rweverything.com/To get the license from your Bios at all times, even after reinstall of OS Win 7,8 or 8.1 Use Belarc Advisor to get the license to other software like office and others. http :// www .belarc.com/Programs/advisorinstaller.exe