need to locate where the Windows 8 product key would be?? Should it have come with the laptop? Have all of the info in the box but nothing on the OS?
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your OS key should be located on your computer. Go to control panel, system, and at the bottom you should find your system product key. If not, look on the internet to see where it is
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I bought mine on Amazon after comparing with Ebay! Ebay was just the ASUS no key board... and I got the Leather holder. Ebay $259 vs. Amazon for the Bundle at $279.! Heccccck the key board alone is about $100 to 150... and you get the leather holder. I would go for it. Instructions not real good, but if you know Windows 8 you'll have little problems. I'd say dump the old and get the new.. good bargin.
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None. You have to buy the OS separately and install it. I installed Windows 8 via a USB CD-ROM drive. There is an option to install it via USB flash drive as well - bing it to get instructions.
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My lap top did not come with a disk. The Windows operating system already came pre installed on the laptop. Are you possibly looking for a product key for Microsoft Office? Because that is not included. However, if the computer is asking for a product key for the OS, you may have gotten a defective system.
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I went to the following web site to download Win8 drivers and software... http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc;=en&dlc;=en&product;=5070121I don't know if it was necessary, but I just assumed that win8 would need updated software/downloads.
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Mine came pre-loaded with windows 8, I didn't notice a serial key but it does have an easy backup system. Of course, free upgrade to windows 8.1.
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If I remember correctly, Windows 8 Pro product key is encrypted in BIOS. You can't see it (you see it only in BIOS in encrypted format). You never know the actual product key number and you will never lose it because it's on the chip in the computer. Windows 8 Pro software will pull it from there automatically when you install Windows 8 Pro from the disks provided in the package. Windows 7 Pro is currently installed through Windows 8 Pro Microsoft Downgrade Rights Licensing Program.
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Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them so for me it's not a big deal, though others may want to be careful and ask about this the seller... Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them... » Read More Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them so for me it's not a big deal, though others may want to be careful and ask about this the seller... « Show Less
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I can't be of much help yet; I bought the laptop for my Ph.D disseration in Economics and haven't yet begun to gather the tons of data I'll need. So I should find out soon. Using Windows 8 has been difficult. Totally unintuitive.
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Sorry I really don't know. I think the key only unlocks the disk and allows files to be installed. Once you install it and updated you get a different product key. If you right click on the left bottom of screen on the windows icon and then click on System. Once the window pops up scroll down to the bottom and you will see where is says Windows Activated and Product ID. I don't know if it would take the number or not. The number is program into the disk and may not be an online number. All you can do is try or call Microsoft, I don't think it would work.
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came with window 7 pro pre-installed, and with a windows 8 disk - I assume there's a downgrade license from window 8 to windows 7 - not sure otherwise
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Should have come with CD keys and a disk, if not contact seller for missing software
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On my system it's operating on windows 7 fine. On the box that it came in it does not list windows 8, I suggest that you go to Diamond.com/support and they should be able to answer any questions about windows 8, you probably should go there first.
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You would need a valid (unused) Windows 7 key, so most likely you'd need to buy a copy. I just did this, there are a few changes you need to make in bios to get it to install, too.
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It comes with Ubuntu, NOT Windows 7. The "L" at the end of the product number indicates it is a Linux product - or so I was told by the folks at Asus when I spoke with them. At that time (early August) they did not make a Windows 7 version in this machine.
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I just got it today. It is not being registered on Windows 8. :/ Will need to return...
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Christopher, If there's no Windows sticker on your computer, you can look up your product key by going to CONTROL PANEL -&gt; SYSTEM AND SECURITY -&gt; SYSTEM then just look to where it says "Windows Activation" and it lists your product key there. Do not ever share it. If you want a recovery disc, you can likely purchase one directly from Microsoft or make a system restore disc after you've removed the bloatware. Ah, you're correct, answered while tired. For the Activation Key you either have to wade the waters of Lenovo Customer Care to get them to send you one or you have to use a program that looks it up in your registry files. Try using: Product Key Finder - This link discusses the process here: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/windows-8-product-key.htm