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Windows 8 - Backup CD Key

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I am planning on installing OSX Yosemite on a laptop and want to know if there is any way to back up the Windows 8 CD key? for when I want to re install window 8 back on in the future (If need be)

 

 

 

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Do you have the key? If you do, just write it down/keep the sticker somewhere. Then you can use it again when you reinstall Windows. 

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If it isn't underneath your laptop (on a sticker), the the key is digital and is burned onto the motherboard. You won't need to have a key then.

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Generally, Windows 8 and 8.1 laptops have the code hard-written in the BIOS.

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So when I go to re install windows, it (hopefully) will not ask for the key, I'll type it in and it should not say it's in use?

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Just pull the drive and get a new one for OSX. Then for sure its backed up. But you prabably have a recovery partition.

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Just pull the drive and get a new one for OSX. Then for sure its backed up. But you prabably have a recovery partition.

Too much effort even if I had a spare 2.5 inch drive lying about

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Too much effort even if I had a spare 2.5 inch drive lying about

 

Its the easiest way. Think a reinstall is easier? Go for it

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you can use magic jelly bean to get the product key.
Keep in mind, this key can only be used for THIS MACHINE, or another model identical to it.

 

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Just looked if the Wi-Fi card is going to be compatible with Yosemite.....not looking good.

 

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