Old laptop no HDD

apc

I have an Old Toshiba Satellite C855-1W7 Windows 8 laptop no HDD. It was removed and is long gone. Windows came pre installed and I do not have any of the discs etc that came with it.
I was hoping to put a new HDD into it but I understand that there is a problem putting Windows on Windows is tied to the original spec.
I have a full set of Windows 10 that I used for a new desktop build recently if thats any use.
Has anyone an idea how to go forward with this issue. Cheers

mordeith

apc wrote: »

I have an Old Toshiba Satellite C855-1W7 Windows 8 laptop no HDD. It was removed and is long gone. Windows came pre installed and I do not have any of the discs etc that came with it.
I was hoping to put a new HDD into it but I understand that there is a problem putting Windows on Windows is tied to the original spec.
I have a full set of Windows 10 that I used for a new desktop build recently if thats any use.
Has anyone an idea how to go forward with this issue. Cheers

It's possible the product key for the Windows 8 install is on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop.

me_irl

Hoping it works, but here's a link to obtain the ISO (legally!)

http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/

apc

me_irl wrote: »

Hoping it works, but here's a link to obtain the ISO (legally!)

http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/

Will try that thanks

ItHurtsWhenIP

mordeith wrote: »

It's possible the product key for the Windows 8 install is on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop.

The license key is within the machine itself (BIOS I think), so they should good to go ... as long as they ...

apc wrote: »

Will try that thanks

... download the correct version for that machine - it has to match what was installed originally - Home/Pro etc.

TerrorFirmer

Yes, if you install Win10 home, it should activate automatically. Win10 activates automatically on Win7/Win8 machines with a key contained within the bios.

It's possible to get i3 machines on Ebay for €80-100 with Win7 stickers that provide genuine copies of Win10 upon installation...bargain

novarapid

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

It's possible to get i3 machines on Ebay for €80-100 with Win7 stickers that provide genuine copies of Win10 upon installation...bargain

Any links?

apc

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Yes, if you install Win10 home, it should activate automatically. Win10 activates automatically on Win7/Win8 machines with a key contained within the bios. )

Worked a treat, installed new hard drive and booted with Win10 disc.

Thanks to all for your help:)

Keplar240B

What are going to use it for?

novarapid

Keplar240B wrote: »

What are going to use it for?

Word, powerpoint, internet browsing