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    Install Windows 8.1 on Asus Q551LN WITHOUT using Backtracker?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by crazyfool33, Apr 24, 2015.

  1. crazyfool33

    crazyfool33 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    I just added a SSD to my Q551LN and want to install the OS on this. I have the recovery partition image made by using ASUS "Backtracker" software.

    But I want to do a fresh install of Windows 8.1 without ASUS bloatware.

    When I use this:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

    it asks for the key during install. Is there a way around this? I want the original key (built into Mobo?) to work.

    Thanks.
     
    crazyfool33, Apr 24, 2015
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