Help understanding UEFI bios.

[robbivip]

So I bought an Acer laptop with Windows 8.1, and I want to reinstall it on an SSD. I've got everything I need but the product key. The guy at the store that I bought it from said the bios would activate the O.S? Is that true, and if so. How does it work?

[Thx And Bye]

Just install 8.1. Will activate itself.

[Silverer]

Why not just clone the disk...

[QueenDemetria]

So I bought an Acer laptop with Windows 8.1, and I want to reinstall it on an SSD. I've got everything I need but the product key. The guy at the store that I bought it from said the bios would activate the O.S? Is that true, and if so. How does it work?

The bios(uefi) holds the key, and when you install the OS its like "yo uefi, do you have the key to my heart?" and the uefi is like "yeah, I got it right here baby". Then Windows activates itself.

[Shakaza]

The bios(uefi) holds the key, and when you install the OS its like "yo uefi, do you have the key to my heart?" and the uefi is like "yeah, I got it right here baby". Then Windows activates itself.

Okay, that is just beautiful. :lol:

[Niktendo]

IMO, cloning would be the best option. Then you wouldn't have to mess around with anything.

[TheMastr13]

I always install magic jelly bean key finder and write down the product keys just in case. It's easy to do and you can have a backup of your product keys.

[Sn4tchBandicoot]

Why not just clone the disk...

 

 

IMO, cloning would be the best option. Then you wouldn't have to mess around with anything.

Likely he wants to do a fresh install to rid the laptop of all the crap that comes on it without leaving traces behind.

or

He wants to do a fresh install just because he can. I personally reinstall every 9 months to a year, just how I am.