Need Windows 8 key

When I trying reinstall windows 8 in my laptop i selected incorrect option and erase all drive and remove recovery partition.
I need the key of windows, there is not a sticker with the key attached under laptop

Usually you had to create an Toshiba Recovery disk in the past in order to install Windows system in case something would go wrong with the HDD or preinstalled OS.
The Recovery Disk contains already activated system and therefore the Windows 8 key isnt necessary in such cases.
If you did create the recovery disk in the past, you can order such disks from the page posted by Keany.
If you want to install Win 8 using original Microsoft Win 8 installation disk, then you have to use the Win 8 serial key belonging to this medium.

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