Windows 8 return

[MishGun]

Hello. A long time ago I reinstalled the operating system. I had windows 8 (when I bought a laptop) It seems to me that it is better to get it back to work properly. Even on the back of the laptop sticker "Windows 8" Help me get it back. Is it possible to ?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You would have to order W8 recovery media from HP to reinstall W8, but here is a way you can reinstall W8.1 for free...

You can make your own W8.1 installation media and clean install W8.1 as follows...

Install W8.1 by creating the Microsoft installation media, using another Windows PC, if yours is not working...You want W8.1 64 bit. 

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

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 W8.1 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.

[MishGun]

Hello, I reinstalled Windows 8.1. Installed a program to recognize the license key, but writes that "this key is not suitable for activation." What to do ?

Writes Win 8 RTM CoreSingleLanguage OEM:DM

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

You have to go back and select the W8.1 Single Language ISO file download, and install that version.

Then it should activate with the Win 8 RTM CoreSingleLanguage OEM:DM your notebook's BIOS has.

[MishGun]

OK, I'm already installing