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    How do I reinstall Windows 8 again without DVD.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by bboyinlove, May 26, 2013.

  1. bboyinlove

    bboyinlove Newbie

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    Hi guys, I bought my M17x R4 from Dell outlet and it doesn't come with Windows 8 DVD.
    So I happen to delete everything from my HDD (was trying to setup msata ssd as cache drive).
    I took a photo of a product key before this happen but I'm trying to get Windows 8 64bit back.
    I've looked everywhere but I can't find a way to do this.

    Microsoft doesn't allow me to download ISO copy and let me activate my product key.
    If it helps, I've installed Windows 7 on it and I'm still trying to figure it out how am I going to get my Windows 8 64bit back.
    edited (this is the normal Windows 8 64bit, not Pro version.)
    Suggestions?

    Thanks
     
    bboyinlove, May 26, 2013
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Just download the upgrade off the Microsoft site if its still available and use your product key? Below is the link to get the download and upgrade. ;)

    How to upgrade to Windows 8
     
    bigtonyman, May 26, 2013
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    bboyinlove Newbie

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    I did that but it ask me to buy/order and I have no option to apply my product key..
     
    bboyinlove, May 26, 2013
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    bboyinlove Newbie

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    also I've tried the "upgrade to Windows 8 with only product key". It says "This product key cannot be used to install retail version of Windows 8"
     
    bboyinlove, May 26, 2013
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