I need a windows 8.1 key to replace my failed HDD
pcems
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I have an Aspire Z3-105 All-In-One and the hard drive has failed. When I use Alt+F10 and try recovery it fails every time. I have an new HDD and a windows 8.1 USB I downloaded from Microsoft, but I need the product key for my Acer. Can anyone tell me where to lok for it?
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windows 8.1 key is on your CMOS (BIOS), normally windows will automatically find it and authorize at the first web connection.
in the worst case, after windows 8.1 installation, you can retrieve it with some software and use to authenticate.
http://www.nextofwindows.com/how-to-retrieve-windows-8-oem-product-key-from-bios
I'm not an Acer employee.0
