Best way to install a OS on a just-built PC?

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

I'm building my first rig and for the first time in my life I have to install an OS (Windows in this case) on my own. I know the quickest way would be to put a cd with the iso in it and set boot priority to the cd drive. The problem is I'd rather not waste money for a drive, so is there a way to install Windows (was thinking about 8.1) on a clean PC without using a cd? Don't know if it might help, but I'm planning to buy a product key from key sellers like G2A, don't know if it changes the process a bit.

simoncas26 · Jul 31, 2015

You can download a windows iso then make a bootable usb

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

cloudropis :

G2A product keys are not legal. They are mostly dev keys that are not meat for resale then sold to people like you.

DO NOT buy it. It is NOT a legit key. The ONLY way to get Windows legit is pay full price.

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

simoncas26 :

A bootable USB huh? I didn't know that was possible for Windows. Do I need the iso for it right? Is there a way to get a Win8's official ISO (I'm not saying a key or something, just the iso itself. I can't find anything on Microsoft's site for some reason, only stuff to upgrade directly from my current PC)?

@tiny voices I knew they just bought them in bulk? I heard plenty of people use them with no issues

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

Doesn't matter if people use them without issue. The FACT is that they are NOT legal keys. No they are not bought in bulk. the are Dev keys. NOT actual windows licenses. DO NOT buy one. We do not help with, condone, support, or assist with illegal software here.

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

Sorry about that, I used Tomshw in another language and they had no problems talking about G2A and stuff, thought it was the same here.

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

Can you link to where that was? Were there mods present?

The FACT is that G2A keys are NOT legal and NOT recognized by Microsoft as legit.

simoncas26 · Jul 31, 2015

You can followmthe guide here, but you will need a product key first
http://betanews.com/2013/11/06/how-to-create-a-bootable-windows-8-1-usb-drive/#1

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

Just download the Windows tool they provide.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

Then buy a LEGIT copy and use that key when you install.

simoncas26 · Jul 31, 2015

You can do what tiny voices said.

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

I used the Microsoft DVD/USB tool yesterday to install windows 10. Works very well.

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

I found another one that creates a live usb directly.
http://windows.microsoft.com/it-it/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media
The isos it can download are 8.1, 8.1 N, 8.1 Pro, 8.1 Pro N. I thought I couldn't install 8.1 without installing 8 before that? Am I wrong?
Also I don't need to have 8 running on my current PC to use any of those tools right?

And I don't remember that discussion tiny, sorry about that.

simoncas26 · Jul 31, 2015

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

simoncas26 :

To what exactly lol?

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

Just use the official Windows one. Why mess with crappy 3rd party software when the Microsoft one works perfectly?

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

.. It's the official windows one, I even linked it.
The one the other user linked had a lenghtier process, basically download the iso and then use another tool to make a live usb, the italian one dowloads the iso and makes the live usb at the same time.

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

YEah, that is the same tool I linked above.

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

Oh crap I'm dumb, I skimmed it quickly because I had to go out and thought it required a middleman software. Thanks.
So I don't need to install regular 8 beforehand and I can just download the 8.1 iso right?

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

Just get 10. Buy a PROPER copy of 10.

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

You're probably gonna hate me but..
Can you please link me where to buy W10 from? Every Microsoft related I've found only talks about the free upgrade, not the proper listing price. Maybe it's because I'm from mobile and it gets thrice as long.
Thinking about it, don't I get the same results by installing 8.1 and then doing the free upgrade?

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140

Or directly form Microsoft's store.

No, upgrading 8.1 to 10 has issues and it would be WAY WAY smoother to just start with 10.

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

Well it shouldn't case any problem if I choose the clean install right?
Anyway I'm not too hot about 10 in the first place, so for now I'll settle on 8. After all there is the free update to 10 for another year right?
Do I need 8's iso beforehand or can I just use 8.1? I wasn't even aware there was a 8.1iso, I thought it was just an update.

tiny voices · Jul 31, 2015

10 is much better than 8. I'm on it now and it is a big improvement.

8.1 is a different OS than 8. FORGET 8. You want the iso for either 8.1 or 10. Then you have to buy a license for whichever you decide to use.

cloudropis · Jul 31, 2015

I don't approve with how Microsoft handles personal data (but I'm not a tinfoil hat conspirationist and I don't believe they want to sell my personal information to CIA like many seem to do, so no big deal), how some features have ads unless you pay a fee (for now it's "just" Solitaire, but who knows how many others they'll pull off with the excuse Win10 is free?) and I play retro games regularly and every new OS there are some compatibility problems with them. It just got released, no big deal in waiting a bit they iron out these details.

Thanks, I'll settle with 8.1 for now.

Lee Neighoff · Jul 31, 2015

Make sure to boot the USB drive in UEFI mode. No point in booting and installing it the legacy way - you'll end up with a 2 TB storage limit.

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