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I have a laptop on which a Ubuntu 14.04 installation removed my complete Windows 8 installation.
How can I install Windows again? I do not have any CDs or DVDs for Windows.
Alex
Posted 2014-12-30T13:03:55.257
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How to reinstall Windows 8 after it has been deleted?
Meaning, have you installed Ubuntu 14.04 in the same partition where Windows 8 was installed? – vembutech – 2014-12-30T13:08:11.710
Where to get the license key from? – Alex – 2014-12-30T13:11:03.567
There should be a license sticker on the computer. On some laptops it is under the battery. – CharlieRB – 2014-12-30T13:23:05.413
1On most Win 8 installs it's no longer licensed like that due to secure boot... The TPM takes care of it if Windows is pre-installed. You either buy the manufacturer restore disks or buy retail Windows. I know which is cheaper. This will also teach you to make the recovery disks when your computer reminds you the first time you use it. – Kinnectus – 2014-12-30T14:09:37.197
the product key is stored inside the UEFI and Windows 8 setup detects and uses this key – magicandre1981 – 2014-12-30T15:48:15.317