How to save my windows 8.1 from hdd

[128ve980]

Hi, I have SVE1512E1EW and my hdd has many bad sectors. Can I save my windows 8.1 (licensed, but there is no cd key on the vaio body)?

ps. out of warranty

[Marino.Manolo]

Hi,

Windows 8 PC have serial stocked in BIOS.

Manolo

[128ve980]

Then I must replace with new hdd or ssd and download windows 8 only...or ? How to activate it?

[Marino.Manolo]

Replace the disc if necessary, the activation will happen automatically after Windows installation.
The Windows version to download from the Web will be the same preinstalled.

Manolo