On 4 Feb 2014 at 23:06, Jimmy Tran wrote:
> I believe this has been discussed before but I can't find it in my
> archives.
>
> Since laptops don't come with a W8 COA, what happens when we have to
> reinstall Windows on
> it? Where do we get the OEM serial numbers from? Lets pretend the
> computer is out of
> warranty and the manufacture won't send us install media and a key.
Supposedly you won't need it:
OEM PCs that come with Windows 8 or Windows RT
preinstalled store an encrypted product key in the
uEFI or BIOS firmware chip now. The product key is
no longer on the COA sticker to help prevent theft.
Whenever you need to reset or reinstall the same
Windows 8 on your OEM PC, the product key will
automatically be applied and activated.
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Seen here:
Product Key - Find for Windows 8
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/27129-product-key-find-windows-8-a.html
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