Any way to get Windows 8 OEM?

[Tuvas]

Hello everybody,

I had a problem with HDD and I had to install another system, because I did not find my usb with recovery. Now i need my genuine Windows 8, that came with the laptop from factory. My Notebook - HP ENVY 15-j040er (ENERGY STAR). It is a little bit old) Where can I it download or order? Maybe there are some other ways to solve the problem?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

W8 is not available for download, but here is a way you can install W8.1 for free by using the W8 product key in your notebook's BIOS.

Install W8.1 by creating the Microsoft installation media, using another Windows PC...You want W8.1 64 bit. 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO

At the beginning of the installation routine, you can delete every partition on there.

Only if you are asked to enter a product key during the installation process, use this generic key.

This is the generic key for W8.1 'standard.'

 334NH-RXG76-64THK-C7CKG-D3VPT

If you had to enter the generic key, manually change the generic product key to the W8 'standard' key in your PC's BIOS in the PC settings menu.

After you get W8.1 installed, and you had to manually enter the generic product key, you will need to run the free utility I zipped up and attached below, that will show you show the W8 product key in your PC's BIOS.

I have also zipped up and attached below, the Microsoft tool which hopefully will transfer the ISO file to a DVD or usb flash drive so it is bootable.

Then you can install the available drivers and software from your PC's support page.

https://support.hp.com/de-de/drivers/selfservice/HP-ENVY-15-Notebook-PC-series/5354982/model/6562764