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The thread discusses the possibility of using a digital image of Windows 8 from a friend with the same key to reinstall or activate Windows on the original poster's PC, with most respondents affirming it is possible. There is some confusion about what constitutes a "digital image," with clarification that it likely refers to an ISO file or installation media. Later comments mention challenges with drivers and activation, and a user shares an experience of transferring a Windows 8 image between different laptops successfully, noting hardware similarities and the flexibility of Windows 8 installations across different devices.
The thread discusses the possibility of using a digital image of Windows 8 from a friend with the same key to reinstall or activate Windows on the original poster's PC, with most respondents affirming it is possible. There is some confusion about what constitutes a "digital image," with clarification that it likely refers to an ISO file or installation media. Later comments mention challenges with drivers and activation, and a user shares an experience of transferring a Windows 8 image between different laptops successfully, noting hardware similarities and the flexibility of Windows 8 installations across different devices.
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In a word.....Yes! 
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I would like to say yes. But I have no idea what a digital image of an OS is - lol.
If the OP means a saved image (Acronis etc) I didn't think it will be possible. He will encounter many problems with different hardware, but possibly could eventually come up with a working OS?? Never tried it.
If the OP means a saved image (Acronis etc) I didn't think it will be possible. He will encounter many problems with different hardware, but possibly could eventually come up with a working OS?? Never tried it.
Thank you,
Everybody.
My installed copy of windows 8 is not taking any of drivers.
I have buyed it in offer at starting @ 699/-
Its undeveloped version.
Please let me know that if anyone know website to "download windows 8 HIGHLY compressed".
HELP ME PLEASE.
Everybody.
My installed copy of windows 8 is not taking any of drivers.
I have buyed it in offer at starting @ 699/-
Its undeveloped version.
Please let me know that if anyone know website to "download windows 8 HIGHLY compressed".
HELP ME PLEASE.
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cmiuc
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Hehe, I did a bad thing... I made an image(ghost-still by far the best imager out there), of an HP laptop, and then loaded the image onto my acer laptop, and my win8 maintained its activation... and win8 didn't have a problem installing the drivers for my acer even from the HP... (makes you think internally most newer laptops have the same hardware configuration of different companies). Oh, as an ICT admin, i removed the Win8 from the HP coz the person wanted Win7, so even on my acer, the key is not used.
