Windows 8, the Product Key is now encypted in the Bios and Windows7 Pro install

I have had to reinstall my ProBook from sratch. It was configured from the supplier with Win 7 Pro. Now I need the Product Key and I beleive it is a Windows 8 Product Key and encypted in the Bios. How can I get my machine running on Win 7 Pro or even Win 8 Pro. Either would be good? Is there a mothod to retreive the Product Code?

Yes you can retrieve your product code either in Windows activation page or you can install HP support centre. If you have warranty you can make a technical chat with the expert and they will will guide you through the screens. If your warranty has expired you can call toll free number of HP support for your country and you can explain them your problem so that they will help. The product key will be encrypted in BIOS. So they will help you.

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I understand you tried to do a recovery and you received this error "oxefffff08".
First I would suggest you run a hardware diagnostics. Testing for Hardware Failures (Windows 8)
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If you are still having an issue doing a recovery, I suggest contacting HP support and explain the issue you are having with doing a recovery. They may have another option available for you.
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