Windows 8 ISO download

Fire_fly

Fire_fly

Fire_fly

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I have been having problems locating an download of Windows 8.

A family members laptop has developed a fault on start up. It can't boot into windows due to a possible HDD error, which windows can't fix on its own. I can get into the advanced boot options and have the option of Resetting / refreshing the computer although I would like to avoid this if possible.

I was hoping try to repair the fault using a DVD with a Windows ISO loaded onto it but I can't find an ISO file to use online.

The best I can find from MS is this one.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

This however requires a product Key for Windows 8. For some reason (I have no idea why) there is no windows sticker on the laptop, yes I have checked under the battery.

Does anyone know of a way around this so I can repair the fault?
 
The key might be built into the Bios so you just install windows 8 and it will be OK, no need to enter a key.
 
The problem is that I need to download the ISO on my Laptop, burn it to a DVD, then boot from the DVD on the broken computer and get it repair the windows files. (Can this still be done with Windows 8?)

When I download the file from MS it asks for a product code before it will download. But I can't download it without a product code, and I can't get a product code as the Laptop I want to try to repair won't boot into windows. Bit of a catch 22 position.
 
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