Windows 8 on brand new computer

RaVakin · Aug 4, 2014

I just bought parts for a custom i'm making and forgot to get an OS. Would I be able to load Ubuntu onto the PC through a disk and then download Win8 online?
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1-Pro-for-Students/productID.288769600 Also for buying this do I have to have a copy of windows currently on the computer?

USAFRet · Aug 4, 2014

The Student discount version is only for an upgrade from Win 7. Not for installation on a clean PC.

RaVakin · Aug 4, 2014

So how can I get Windows 8? just go buy the disk somewhere is the only way?

ImPain · Aug 4, 2014

You need to buy a full version of Windows 8 or an OEM version (cheaper).
For example : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416550

The OEM version will just be linked to your motherboard if I am not wrong, so less flexible that a Windows 8 standard key.

RaVakin · Aug 4, 2014

Ah well the parts are already on the way, Guess i'll just shell out the extra fro a key from microsoft....is there a way to get the download on a USB or disk?

johnbl · Aug 4, 2014

you can get the download from microsoft here (you can save the image and burn a cd or make a usb install)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

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RaVakin · Aug 4, 2014

http://www.snaggstuff.com/microsoft-windows-7-professional-64-bit-full-oem-branded-fqc-00765-brd.html?cmp=GoogleProducts&kw=microsoft-windows-7-professional-64-bit-full-oem-branded-fqc-00765-brd&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=GoogleProducts&gclid=CJHxrJH6-b8CFcRzMgodWS8Adw Found this online, would this be okay to get or would the key most likely be fake?

USAFRet · Aug 4, 2014

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