IdeaPad U510 Windows install

Hello to all
 Sorry for my poor english but i hope you understed me
So....i have a IdeaPad U510 and i delete / resize all partitions , i don't have the recovery disk and i wan't to install a new Windows 8.
i have allready 2 license for Windows 8 Pro but they are not working because i have the serial from the older windows  in the BIOS.
Can you tell me what can i do o be able to install a new / oficial Windows 8 ?
Who can provide me a Windows 8 which work whit the serial from my BIOS? Lenovo or Microsoft?
The Support from my country(Romania) are very very stupid , they don't know which type of support  must offer .
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hi razvanrudy,
Welcome to the Forums.
Regarding your questions:
1. When you tried to install Windows 8, do you get a "The product key entered does not match any of the Windows images available for installation. Enter a different product key" error? If you do, you will need to follow this microsoft article on how to fix it (you will need to create a pid.txt file as discussed in this article).
If you're planning to install Windows 8 / Windows 8 Pro in UEFI Mode, ensure that you set the following in the BIOS:
Security Tab:
Secure Boot = Disabled (if applicable)
Exit Tab:
OS Optimized Defaults = Other OS / Disabled (if applicable)
See also this guide on how to create a bootable Windows 8 flashdrive.
2. To install the stock Windows 8 OS (using the OA3 key in the BIOS), you will need to use a lenovo recovery disc. You will need to contact lenovo on how to obtain a copy of this disc.
If you purchased the unit in Romania, here's the contact info:
Language:  Romanian
Telephone:  Number: 031-224-4804  (Standard Charges Apply)
Hours of operation:  9AM - 6PM / Monday to Friday
Hope this helps
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