Windows 8 serial

Discussion in 'Software' started by asher_friends, Jul 14, 2014.

  1. asher_friends

    asher_friends Private First Class

    Hi Geeks, I have a dv2000 laptop which had windwos 8 pre installed in it. Off late there was a problem with the HDD and I lost recovery partition. So I had to install Windows 8 again. The issue is that Windows 8 doesnt provide serial number at the back of the laptop, just a sticker. Is there anything I can do to get the serial number from the BIOS(because its the only screen I can access as of now). Please reply ASAP. Thank you
     
    asher_friends, Jul 14, 2014
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  2. mdonah

    mdonah Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Unfortunately, you may not get help with this because proving ownership of the computer is so difficult. MGs will not help someone "hack".
     
    mdonah, Jul 14, 2014
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  3. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    When you reinstall, Windows will check the UEFI/BIOS for a valid COA number. You will not need to enter it. That;s why it is not on the COA sticker.
     
    Just Playin, Jul 14, 2014
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  4. mdonah

    mdonah Major Geek Extraordinaire

    If the Win 8/8.1 DVD isn't an OEM that came with the computer, won't there be a mismatch?
     
    mdonah, Jul 15, 2014
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  5. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    As long as they reinstall the same version it shouldn't matter.
     
    Adrynalyne, Jul 15, 2014
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