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Bought a laptop. I’m going to upgrade it with a SSD and therefore have to do a fresh OS install.

 

Of course, the laptop comes pre-installed with Windows 8.  Does anyone know how to extract that copy of Windows 8 from the partition on the original hard disk or have any other recommendations as far as being able to use the copy of Windows 8 that comes preinstalled and using it to install on the SSD?

 

Any thoughts or help would be awesome!

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most ssd's come with cloning software, I know samsung, intel, ocz and kingston have

then its just following their instructions, its easy

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most ssd's come with cloning software, I know samsung, intel, ocz and kingston have

then its just following their instructions, its easy

 

Yeah, I really don't want to clone the original hard drive.  I like to re-install a fresh OS and drivers with a new computer.  And I've tried your suggestion with other laptops with limited success.  

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Yeah, I really don't want to clone the original hard drive.  I like to re-install a fresh OS and drivers with a new computer.  And I've tried your suggestion with other laptops with limited success.  

your " extract that copy of Windows 8 from the partition on the original hard disk" is still technically a clone as your using the same copy of windows. do you know what went wrong in your other attempts?

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your " extract that copy of Windows 8 from the partition on the original hard disk" is still technically a clone as your using the same copy of windows. do you know what went wrong in your other attempts?

Yes, you're right.  It would be a clone, but I just want the OS.  Not the other bloatware and extra software that comes with it.  My previous experience with cloning the hard drive to my SSD was using the included clone kit that came with my crucial SSD.  Ultimately the software used to clone got hung up and after about 4 or 5 hours of no progression during the cloning process, I gave up. I was not impressed.

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Yes, you're right.  It would be a clone, but I just want the OS.  Not the other bloatware and extra software that comes with it.  My previous experience with cloning the hard drive to my SSD was using the included clone kit that came with my crucial SSD.  Ultimately the software used to clone got hung up and after about 4 or 5 hours of no progression during the cloning process, I gave up. I was not impressed.

Ah ok well if you use any solution that will use your current hdd it wont know the difference between the manufactures crap and the necessary drivers/software. you could change to a linux based os like Ubuntu/Fedora there both pretty easy to start off with.

 

(Otherwise since you did actually pay for the os in the first place you could pirate the os without the moral feeling of robbing in which case there is no bloat ware)[you could also ring microsoft and explain it to them, but thats unlikely to do anything but annoy you.]

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Bought a laptop. I’m going to upgrade it with a SSD and therefore have to do a fresh OS install.

 

Of course, the laptop comes pre-installed with Windows 8.  Does anyone know how to extract that copy of Windows 8 from the partition on the original hard disk or have any other recommendations as far as being able to use the copy of Windows 8 that comes preinstalled and using it to install on the SSD?

 

Any thoughts or help would be awesome!

 

since you have a second drive the ssd available i would download the windows 8 disk's from there site burn the disk.  put in the ssd and do a windows install from the disk and serial presumably on the sticker on you computer.  This may not activate and you may need to contact ms directly for the activation and they may refuse to do it.  but it will only cost you time if you really want a fresh install with no bloat where.

 

i used the word may far too many times here

see http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/f/download-windows-8.htm

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i use "EaseUS Todo Backup Free 5.3"

 

It works great for cloning! 

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Your pre-installed windows copy will work straight on new HDD/SSD. You just need to get install disc/USB for it. Nothing else. Pre-installed OS's are bound to mobo, not to drive.

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Kill the preinstalled version with fire I say.

But yea just get yourself a win8.1 iso. You can get it direct from microsoft if you know what your doing.

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For cleaning the bloatware just use the decrapifier.

And like said clone the drive

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Don't clone the drive - here's a more well rounded solution (you won't get the bloat from the shitty pre-installed OS) 

1) Install SSD (duh) 

2) Create a boot disc/USB 

3) Install Windows using the said boot drive

4) Use the activation code that came with the laptop (it should be on the either the brick or the back of the laptop)

5) Install what you need

 

And BAM, Windows without the shit from OEMs

 

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Before any of this make sure you have the old key. There are several programs out there that can do this. Just do a google for how to find the windows product key. Then on the drive you want to replace:

Click Start, type: CMD
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator
At the command prompt, type: slmgr.vbs -upk 
 
Hit Enter, this will uninstall the product key from the computer and set it back to trial mode, you are now free to use it on another computer.
 
Should work for win 7&8 
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Before any of this make sure you have the old key. There are several programs out there that can do this. Just do a google for how to find the windows product key. Then on the drive you want to replace:

Click Start, type: CMD

Right click CMD

Click Run as administrator

At the command prompt, type: slmgr.vbs -upk 

 

Hit Enter, this will uninstall the product key from the computer and set it back to trial mode, you are now free to use it on another computer.

 

Should work for win 7&8

Good advice head up though many of those programs dont get the proper key for windows 8 and the newest office so just get the one off the sticker or whatever.

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Good advice head up though many of those programs dont get the proper key for windows 8 and the newest office so just get the one off the sticker or whatever.

This one works great and I have used it before. It also gives you the keys for Office if you got it.

 

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Your pre-installed windows copy will work straight on new HDD/SSD. You just need to get install disc/USB for it. Nothing else. Pre-installed OS's are bound to mobo, not to drive.

I can get a copy of windows 8 no problem.  It's a matter of activating the key.  Where do I find the CD/product key on a pre-installed windows 8?

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I can get a copy of windows 8 no problem.  It's a matter of activating the key.  Where do I find the CD/product key on a pre-installed windows 8?

Windows 8 Product keys are encrypted in the BIOS. You don't have to put a windows 8 product key in when reinstalling the OS. You'll never find the key sticker like you would on a windows 7 laptop. 

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Windows 8 Product keys are encrypted in the BIOS. You don't have to put a windows 8 product key in when reinstalling the OS. You'll never find the key sticker like you would on a windows 7 laptop. 

OK, so I can install a fresh copy of Windows 8 and not have to worry about plugging in product key for activation?  We'll see! :)

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OK, so I can install a fresh copy of Windows 8 and not have to worry about plugging in product key for activation?  We'll see! :)

Yes, I reinstall windows daily. You will have no issue. 

 

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Didn't your laptop come with a restoration DVD?

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Read below.

Read below what? 

 

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Read below what?

I edited my post, i wanted you to read the next post i posted. Forgot to quote in the original post ;)

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Didn't your laptop come with a restoration DVD?

No, I didn't think they normally do.  

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No, I didn't think they normally do.  

It should. However any copy of Windows 8 will do, even OEM will work. 

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