Reset windows 8 and but haven't got correct product key.

Q

I purchased a used HP Pavilion desktop, and decided it would be best to reset the settings back to factory before I start using it. Unfortunately, I did so and then found I don't have the Windows 8 product key for it, and nor does the seller. The reset process is halfway through but I'm unsure how to proceed when I get to the part where it asks for the key.

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A
There usually is a setting you can select to skip entering the key until later to continue the reset to factory settings. The key is embedded in the bios if win 8 was the original factory installed operating system and it should not require the key. After it's installed if it asks for the key again, use the phone activation and explain.

2014-07-07, 2160🔥, 0💬