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The thread discusses how to handle Windows 8 reinstallation on a new notebook lacking a recovery DVD, with the original poster seeking advice on obtaining installation media, understanding their Product ID for activation, and locating the backup/restore tools. Respondents advise using the built-in recovery partition and utility to create recovery disks and system images, emphasizing the importance of doing this promptly. The overall sentiment is helpful, providing practical steps to ensure reinstallation options are secured in case of system failure.
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I bought a notebook with pre-installed Windows 8.
Unfortunately there is no Windows 8 DVD supplied with the notebook.

Assume the hard disc or system crashes:

From where do I get a windows 8 DVD for new installation?

When I go to system info in Windows 8 I can see a
Product ID .....-......-.....

Is this the serial number for Windows 8?

Can I use this Product ID to re-activate Windows 8 again?

What about the Windows 8 installation source? As far as I found out I have to use some "Backup/Recovery" tool from Windows 8 to store the current installation onto an external drive (and restore it (if necessary) from there).

Where exactly do I found the recovery/backup tool in Windows 8?

Does it store the full partition structure from the hard disc?
 

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Your notebook should have a recovery partition from which you can boot a clean recovery. It should also have a utility program to burn recovery disks from the recovery partition. You should burn a set of these disks immediately and also make a second copy for added security.
 

Drew

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> Start, type Recovery and move down to Settings or WinW, type RECOVERY.
You will see Windows 7 Recovery.
Click on it.
Select "Create a Repair Disc".
There you can also "Create a System Image".

Oh, and, BTW, the Product Key and the Product ID are not the same thing.

Cheers,
Drew
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