Downloading over the net

MaXiMus M8 · Feb 25, 2014

Can i download windows 8 over the internet without having to buy a hard copy and wait for it to come through the mail because im kind of in a hurry. I am happy to pay but i just want to download it off a store with the codes too.

Thanks

dodger46 · Feb 25, 2014

http://REDACTED/categories/windows-8
Recommended, I've used them perfectly satisfactorily in the past...

Max_x2 · Feb 25, 2014

Why don't you just buy it from the Microsoft online store?

USAFRet · Feb 25, 2014

dodger46 :

Please tell me how this is not dodgy?

OP....just buy it from MS.
Here: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1/productID.288401200

Max_x2 · Feb 25, 2014

It is also worth noting that if you are a student (often, only a .edu email adress is enough to get students' deals), You could have it for cheaper here http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/offers 69.99$

Max

USAFRet · Feb 25, 2014

And when you buy from MS, and are going through the installer....there should be a dialog box with the option to "Install Later using media"

Do this.
Burn it to a DVD for future use. Trust me on this.

dodger46 · Feb 25, 2014

USAFRet :

They are absolutely fine, I wouldn't recommend anything I thought was 'Dodgy'...plus they seem to be the only source of a download that's not an Upgrade...

USAFRet · Feb 25, 2014

dodger46 :

Right. I get that. And many people don't think that GetYerKeysHere.ru isn't dodgy either.
I'd ask them how they can sell it that much cheaper than anywhere else.

The actual purchase from MS or wherever also gives the option of creating your own install media for later.

Max_x2 · Feb 25, 2014

Isn't the upgrade thing a marketing tactic?

USAFRet · Feb 25, 2014

Max_x2 :

No. The Upgrade is cheaper, because:
1. You already have bought a prev version
2. An enticement to pay again (but less) for the next one.

And everything is a marketing tactic. Everything.

Max_x2 · Feb 25, 2014

USAFRet :

Lol that's true. I thought that the upgrade version came with a new serial tho, hence the question.

Thanks for the info!

Max

USAFRet · Feb 25, 2014

Max_x2 :

An upgrade version also invalidates the old installation.

Scenario:
You have Win 7
You buy the Win 8 Upgrade, and run through it and activate.
That Windows 7 install and key cannot be used on a different PC.
...you can't have it both ways.

MaXiMus M8 · Feb 26, 2014

hi thanks for all your help the thing is im not a student and you need id but i want to get it cheap but virtually. But its 256 dollars on ms store which was ridiculous i thought

Max_x2 · Feb 26, 2014

For me at least, this one is 119.99$ USD... http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1/productID.288401200

And you can get it "virtually", like you said.

Max

MaXiMus M8 · Feb 26, 2014

yea i was hoping to get the pro version but do i need it? is just 8 good enough

dodger46 · Feb 26, 2014

Max_x2 :

Yebbut, although it says 'Full Version' it goes on to say for Windows 7 only, which means you have to relinquish an expensive W7 licence in order to use it, and it's not even the Pro version. In fact it looks like an Upgrade version as it goes on to mention previous versions of Windows. Hopefully we'll be able to satisfy the Mods that the firm I mentioned are absolutely legit (They've been trading for years) and the OP can d'load an OEM version at a competitive price.
As for the differences between the Core and Pro versions, unless you want Remote Desktop Host, Bitlocker, VHD Boot, and Domain Join, Pro is not worth the extra. i.e. OEM full version for around $128

MaXiMus M8 · Feb 26, 2014

ok i can then burn it to a disc ?

dodger46 · Feb 26, 2014

MaXiMus M8 :

Disk or USB drive, whichever you prefer. USB probably faster to install, but DVD more reliable to keep for future.
Simply place disk in Optical drive and Right click ISO. Choose 'Burn to Disk'

MaXiMus M8 · Feb 27, 2014

ok i cant buy it now but can i get a trial to put on my pc for free

dodger46 · Feb 27, 2014

MaXiMus M8 :

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hh771457.aspx
You'll probably need to register...

MaXiMus M8 · Mar 3, 2014

i downloaded it bu havnt installed yet anything else i need to know?

USAFRet · Mar 3, 2014

MaXiMus M8 :

That this is the Enterprise version. You will need to reinstall once you actually buy something. Whatever key you get won't work with this Enterprise trial, and unless you have a volume Licensing agreement with MS, you can't 'purchase' a license for this.

Good to play with, but you will need to reinstall.

MaXiMus M8 · Mar 21, 2014

ok thanks

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