Windows 8 Manufacturer ISO

[georgepurvis]

Ok, I swapped out my motherboard and wanted to do a clean install of windows 8, the computer I brought came with windows 8 preinstalled, and is a manufacturer version not a retail version. (After speaking to Microsoft) I have quickly learnt that I will need a manufacturer ISO for my product key and OS to work. Is there any downloads or what is the easiest way of doing this, Thank You.
If I got some terminology wrong sorry

 

[laviniuc]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

 

[georgepurvis]

What edition would it be if I have a manufacturers key?
N, Pro, Pro N, or single?

 

[laviniuc]

Windows 8.1 N editions are available for customers who live in countries that are part of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
if it's a N key it should say so on the sticker, same for pro. if it doesn't it's the normal single version.

 

[georgepurvis]

Is there a way of knowing without a sticker?

 

[laviniuc]

yes, it should say on the Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\System page. look under windows edition.

 

[georgepurvis]

so "winsows 8.1" go with the matching editon for the iso

 

[laviniuc]

http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/

 

[georgepurvis]

ill be back soon

 

[Wolfshadw]

OEM licenses from computer manufacturers such as Dell, Acer, HP, etc... cannot be transferred to a new motherboard. You are required to purchase a new license (or get one from the OEM).

-Wolf sends

 

[USAFRet]

Additionally, the above linked Microsoft tool does not work with an OEM license.

For a preinstalled OS, you must go through the manufacturer.

Lastly, that OS is licensed to that original motherboard. You will need to purchase a new license for your new hardware.

 

[georgepurvis]

It was a custom built from a site (mesh computers) so I don't see that it should be tied, I just feel Microsoft thought that it was from dell, I'm not sure how it'll affect it or not

 

[USAFRet]

It was a custom built from a site (mesh computers) so I don't see that it should be tied, I just feel Microsoft thought that it was from dell, I'm not sure how it'll affect it or not

Open Windows Explorer.
Right click on 'This PC'
Select Properties
At the bottom, it says "Product ID:"
In the letters and numbers next to that, do the letters OEM appear?

 

[georgepurvis]

Yes

 

[USAFRet]

Yes

Then that is a preinstalled OEM license.
Doesn't matter if it was Dell, HP, or Mesh. It is indeed licensed to that original motherboard.

You can read the licensing agreement from MS here:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx

Bottom line, you either have to go through the manufacturer, or buy a new OS for your new hardware.