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will an upgrade windows 8.1 download work for a new build?

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September 27, 2014 4:36:57 PM

If i download an upgrade version of windows 8.1 and burn the ISO to a disc and install it in my currently (os-free) computer, will the fact that this is an upgrade version present any problems?
Or would installing windows 7 (which i have on a disc) and then upgrading after be better?
Thanks in advance.

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a c 483 * Windows 8
September 27, 2014 4:38:43 PM

From where are you downloading this upgrade version?
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September 27, 2014 4:40:09 PM

www.onthehub.com

its offers discounts in software for students and teachers
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a c 483 * Windows 8
September 27, 2014 4:44:54 PM

The McKearney said:
www.onthehub.com

its offers discounts in software for students and teachers


I believe it can be done, but it must be done from a running Win 7 PC. Of the same bit level (64bit or 32bit) that you want to end up with.

Thy the directions here:
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-a-windows-8-install...
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September 27, 2014 4:50:34 PM

Thanks! More or less what i needed. However it says:

"lso note that you won't be able to use this disc to do a clean install on an empty hard drive if it's an upgrade version of Windows 8, but you should be able to do a clean install over an existing copy of Windows."

So i'll just install windows 7 first.
Thanks again!
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