Hello there, I am building a new PC this week, and the only thing left I need to order is the operating system; Windows 8.1. I am a student, and there is a student price upgrade available online for $69.99 which is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than buying a fresh copy (non OEM) of Windows 8.1.
Here is the link: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8-Pro-Upgrade-%E2%80%93-Student-Offer/productID.264954100
I have two questions:
1. Can I use this upgrade as a fresh install? Meaning when i build the PC and install my SSD / HDD, can I use this upgrade on an empty drive?
2. If I can't do the above, I just found a Windows XP Home Edition key in my office storage, that is unused. Can I install Windows XP initially, then use this student upgrade on Windows XP Home? The reason I question this is because it is "Windows XP Home ..... " and the link says the following:
Obviously I am considering calling microsoft support about this, but they are closed so I figured I would ask all of you lovely people on here .
Thanks!
Here is the link: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8-Pro-Upgrade-%E2%80%93-Student-Offer/productID.264954100
I have two questions:
1. Can I use this upgrade as a fresh install? Meaning when i build the PC and install my SSD / HDD, can I use this upgrade on an empty drive?
2. If I can't do the above, I just found a Windows XP Home Edition key in my office storage, that is unused. Can I install Windows XP initially, then use this student upgrade on Windows XP Home? The reason I question this is because it is "Windows XP Home ..... " and the link says the following:
To install Windows 8 Pro, you must be running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, or Windows 8 Release Preview. If you are upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you will have the ability to create back up media during the upgrade process. If you are upgrading from Windows XP SP3, back up media is available for purchase at the same time as Windows 8.
Obviously I am considering calling microsoft support about this, but they are closed so I figured I would ask all of you lovely people on here .
Thanks!