Well, the reasons for Windows going corrupt are many. Let us not dwell on them. The point is, if for any reason you want to re install windows 8 and don't want to activate it by internet or phone, then this is the article for you.
Prerequisite Instructions before Starting:
Users should remember that any changes in machine’s Hardware and Software are not allowed whatsoever.
Users can't activate one edition of Windows 8 thinking you can use the backup for another edition later. The activation is only applicable to your specific hardware and OS edition.
Users first have to re-install windows and then install their drivers first and then apply restoration method of Windows 8 Activation. You must install drivers before the restoration of Windows 8 Activation Genuine Key.
Step 1: Go to C:\Windows\System32\spp\ and backup the Store folder as this turned out to be the only folder you need to make backup of.
Note:
The store folder might be hidden, open up Folder options from Control panel and choose View tab, select Show hidden files and folders + uncheck Hide protected system files. You must verify that the store folder contains following files and folders:
1 file named data.dat which is hidden
1 file named tokens.dat which is visible
1 folder named cache containing a file named cache.dat
Step 2: Now Re-install Windows
Step 3: After Windows is re-installed I suggest running a new Command Prompt as Administrator where you need to type in slmgr -upk to uninstall the key so the status changes to Unlicensed
Step 4: After step 3 you need to reboot in Safe mode and easiest way is by using msconfig via Run. Choose the Boot tab and then Safe boot-Minimal, apply and restart when prompted
Step 5: After the PC has rebooted in Safe mode open a new Command Prompt as Administrator and type net stop sppsvc to stop the Software Protection Platform service (sometimes you can get a message that it's already stopped and not running)
Step 6: Go to C:\Windows\System32\spp\ and replace the current store folder with the backed up one (I just copied the folder and pasted over the old one replacing the files altogether)
Step 7: Go to Run and use msconfig and choose Normal boot under General tab this time, apply and click restart when prompted
Step 8: When restarted you can see that the watermarks are gone and by checking the usual slmgr -dli/dlv/xpr commands in Command Prompt you'll see that it worked and you're activated + by checking the Volume Activation Management Tool 2.0 you'll see License Status: License renewed and Genuine Status: Genuine. Congratulations!! Your Windows 8 copy is now Activated with Genuine Activation Key and you have successfully completed the restoration method. Enjoy!
Note : It will not increase the 180 days you get with your KMS activation (if you are on that). This reactivation works within 180 days. After 180 days you have to find another server to get extra 180 days.
Prerequisite Instructions before Starting:
Users should remember that any changes in machine’s Hardware and Software are not allowed whatsoever.
Users can't activate one edition of Windows 8 thinking you can use the backup for another edition later. The activation is only applicable to your specific hardware and OS edition.
Users first have to re-install windows and then install their drivers first and then apply restoration method of Windows 8 Activation. You must install drivers before the restoration of Windows 8 Activation Genuine Key.
Step 1: Go to C:\Windows\System32\spp\ and backup the Store folder as this turned out to be the only folder you need to make backup of.
Note:
The store folder might be hidden, open up Folder options from Control panel and choose View tab, select Show hidden files and folders + uncheck Hide protected system files. You must verify that the store folder contains following files and folders:
1 file named data.dat which is hidden
1 file named tokens.dat which is visible
1 folder named cache containing a file named cache.dat
Step 2: Now Re-install Windows
Step 3: After Windows is re-installed I suggest running a new Command Prompt as Administrator where you need to type in slmgr -upk to uninstall the key so the status changes to Unlicensed
Step 4: After step 3 you need to reboot in Safe mode and easiest way is by using msconfig via Run. Choose the Boot tab and then Safe boot-Minimal, apply and restart when prompted
Step 5: After the PC has rebooted in Safe mode open a new Command Prompt as Administrator and type net stop sppsvc to stop the Software Protection Platform service (sometimes you can get a message that it's already stopped and not running)
Step 6: Go to C:\Windows\System32\spp\ and replace the current store folder with the backed up one (I just copied the folder and pasted over the old one replacing the files altogether)
Step 7: Go to Run and use msconfig and choose Normal boot under General tab this time, apply and click restart when prompted
Step 8: When restarted you can see that the watermarks are gone and by checking the usual slmgr -dli/dlv/xpr commands in Command Prompt you'll see that it worked and you're activated + by checking the Volume Activation Management Tool 2.0 you'll see License Status: License renewed and Genuine Status: Genuine. Congratulations!! Your Windows 8 copy is now Activated with Genuine Activation Key and you have successfully completed the restoration method. Enjoy!
Note : It will not increase the 180 days you get with your KMS activation (if you are on that). This reactivation works within 180 days. After 180 days you have to find another server to get extra 180 days.
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