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Help getting activation for laptop

Ricardo Esteves 0 Reputation points
2025-10-23T14:19:27.4633333+00:00

Hello, if you could help would be very appreciated.
I have a HP Elitebook 830 G8 that comes with Windows licensing.
My hard drive just died. How can I install the original Windows license that comes original with my laptop?

Thanks in advance.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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  1. Joseph Tran 3,200 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-23T14:54:01.8333333+00:00

    Hi ,there

    No problem! Your HP EliteBook 830 G8 has the Windows key built into the BIOS, so you don’t need to enter anything.

    Just download the Windows 11/10 ISO from Microsoft’s site, use the Media Creation Tool to make a bootable USB, and install it. When it asks for a product key, choose I don’t have one — Windows will auto-activate once it’s online.

    You’ll see “Windows is activated with a digital license” under Settings > System > Activation.

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