Firstly I'd like to apolagise as I've seen similar questions asked to death about. but I am still no nearer getting my head around what should be a simple purchase.
I am building a new computer and have purchased a full copy of 8.1 pro via MS so I have a valid key. however I cannot download an iso file from my current system as it is running windows XP. I also have a system running windows 7 32 bit in the house but I want 64 bit. As i understand it, downloading from this system will give me a 32 bit version of windows 8. I have no access to a 64 bit system, bar the one I'm building which will be without an OS.
I dont understand why it is so hard to download a 64 bit vers, Am i going about this the wrong way, or am i just being stupid?
Alternatively, If i pay the bit extra for the windows 8.1 backup media, can this be used for a fresh install or is this just a recovery disc?
Please help, why is this so difficult? My brain hurts
Many Thanks in advance
Karl
I am building a new computer and have purchased a full copy of 8.1 pro via MS so I have a valid key. however I cannot download an iso file from my current system as it is running windows XP. I also have a system running windows 7 32 bit in the house but I want 64 bit. As i understand it, downloading from this system will give me a 32 bit version of windows 8. I have no access to a 64 bit system, bar the one I'm building which will be without an OS.
I dont understand why it is so hard to download a 64 bit vers, Am i going about this the wrong way, or am i just being stupid?
Alternatively, If i pay the bit extra for the windows 8.1 backup media, can this be used for a fresh install or is this just a recovery disc?
Please help, why is this so difficult? My brain hurts
Many Thanks in advance
Karl
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