Direct Windows 8.1 installation

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  1. abhi8404

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    #1 abhi8404, May 4, 2014
    Hello,

    Recently i have purchased Lenovo laptop. I got Windows 8 Pro and have upgraded it to Windows 8.1 using Windows store. in future if i want to reinstall my machine, i have to reinstall windows 8 and then again upgrade it to windows 8.1 via store.

    is there anyway that i can save my Activation copy and directly reinstall Windows 8.1 Pro ?
     
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    #2 Snuffy, May 5, 2014
    Get a Unmodified copy of Windows 8.1 - insert the media - boot to media and Clean install.... The Bios sees the Key and installs then Activates.
     
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    #3 Rock Hunter, May 5, 2014
    However, installing a clean copy of Windows will not install the Lenovo drivers and utilities.
     
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    #4 pisthai, May 5, 2014
    Correct about the Utilities but drivers! Most of the drivers will be installed by Windows because also Lenovo use most of the generic drivers.

    Most important would be the NIC and/or WiFi driver for to be able to connect to the Internet to all of the missing drivers, which I believe will be just very few!
     
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    #11 PaulDesmond, May 5, 2014
    take s1ave77's message as granted. he knows what he's talking about. It is matter of rules and don't ask why :eek:
     
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    #12 JanCerny, May 5, 2014
    OK, I apologize for misunderstanding. I was made some changes. It's enough?:eek:
     
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    #13 PaulDesmond, May 5, 2014
    thanks for understanding. It is all about keeping this board alive :)
     
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    #14 Yen, May 6, 2014
    Yes, thank you.
    We've got a DMCA takedown request for the w8 generic keys some months ago, I myself also don't know what's the point....the owner of MDL decided to comply, though....
     
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    #15 JanCerny, May 6, 2014
    Holy :censored: - KMS Micro, direct links to download Windows images from Mega etc. are legit (for DMCA) and Generic installations keys (which are public) is not legit. DMCA is really crazy. :rolleyes:
     
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    #17 bodmas, May 6, 2014
    Downloading windows iso advertise their product in so manners but in absence of install product key (generic installation key) MS think that it will led people to buy product key. Remember that all downloaders of windows iso are not as smart as a few people in the market, I guess MS think so. :fishing1::fishing1:
     
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    #18 Windows8.1, May 6, 2014
    Actually Microsoft is expecting you to get their Product Keys or their products through their site or through their channel. Just to follow their protocol right? :cool:
     
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