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Egnever

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4. Skip it

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Nov 12, 2017, 02:36 PM

Nov 2017

No need to back it up as it would most likely not validate anyway. Win 8 validation is based on hardware in the machine if too much hardware changes the validation breaks. You might be able to call and get them to unlock it again but my experience with it has been less than satisfying.

Also you can download windows install disks for free. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-create-installation-media

Add to that win 8 was never actually finished and there is no reason whatsoever to beat your head against the wall trying to back it up.

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What's the best way to back up a Win 8 Pro partition ? (not usually a Windows user) [View all] eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 OP

If you want to clone a HD... Galileo126 Nov 2017 #1

That sounds good, thanks for the link. lpbk2713 Nov 2017 #2

Yes, the remaining space is 100% usable Galileo126 Nov 2017 #3

Thanks. Sounds like a nice utility to have in any case. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #6

Skip it Egnever Nov 2017 #4

OK, thanks. As I said, this is just in case ... and it has to be cheap--free. eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #5

Well another issue is you don't have the actual license key Egnever Nov 2017 #7

Macrium reflect gvstn Nov 2017 #8

Thanks for taking the trouble to add such useful details ! I'll give it a try. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #9

I haven't used the program in about a year so my memory is not very clear. gvstn Nov 2017 #10