Reverting to Windows 8


  1. praisemycpu
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    Windows 7 (originally windows 8.1)
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    Reverting to Windows 8


    Hi all,
    I previously had Windows 8.1 and installed Windows 7 off a bootable USB.

    Now if I want to reinstall Windows 8.1 using another bootable USB, is that possible? Will I need my product key or will Windows 8 automatically recognize my product key which should be in the BIOS?
    The problem is that, did installing Windows 7 over Windows 8.1 erase any memory of product key.

    Thank you.
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  3. maxie
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    windows 7 home 64bit
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    Hi there ... Windows 8 is Embedded in to the BIOS ...
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  4. gregrocker
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    Clean Install - Windows 8

    Further questions would best be handled at EightForums in the link, including asking in the tutorial comments section itself of the author.
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