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    MSI OEM windows 8

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by ewitte12, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. ewitte12

    ewitte12 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there an ISO online for this or place to order from MSI?
     
    ewitte12, Jan 18, 2013
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    No free OEM download as far as I know (aside from maybe a torrent, which you have to be careful of). You can purchase a retail version .iso from Microsoft. I don't think MSI will sell you a copy outright; only replacement recovery media.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 18, 2013
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  3. hacktrix2006

    hacktrix2006 Hold My Vodka, I going to kill my GPU

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    Hi, did your laptop come with Windows 8 already installed?

    If so you can get a retail copy of the Disc and install without the key and it will activate online without issues due to the Bios having OA 3.0 and the key being in the bios already.
     
    hacktrix2006, Jan 19, 2013
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  4. ewitte12

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    Yes it came with windows 8. Thanks I installed MSDN and the install pulled the key from the laptop (didn't have to use the MSDN key).
     
    ewitte12, Jan 24, 2013
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    IIRC you should be fine using the key on the COA of the machine, when it sees the OEM key it should check your BIOS for the signature and since its the same machine it should be fine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 24, 2013
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    They did away with COA on the back.
     
    ewitte12, Jan 24, 2013
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    Aye, good ol' Windows 8. Can't blame Microsoft (and OEMs) for trying to combat piracy, I suppose.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 24, 2013
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    Ah yes so IIRC then it should automatically enable once installed.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 24, 2013
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