Windows CD installation
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AsadP2012
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Of course you can.
Insert the CD, boot from the CD (change the BIOS priority order if you need to), then reinstall windows on a formatted hard disk.
When you click Next and Next etc. it will detect your hard drive. If you have enough space you can install Windows ontop of Windows 7 and it will create WINDOWS.OLD. This is your Windows 7 files saved for use in Windows 8 if needs be.
You can delete this folder after installing Windows 8 by using Disk Cleanup and clicking System Files (shield logo), this will search for Windows installations and allow you to tickbox it and Cleanup.
Insert the CD, boot from the CD (change the BIOS priority order if you need to), then reinstall windows on a formatted hard disk.
When you click Next and Next etc. it will detect your hard drive. If you have enough space you can install Windows ontop of Windows 7 and it will create WINDOWS.OLD. This is your Windows 7 files saved for use in Windows 8 if needs be.
You can delete this folder after installing Windows 8 by using Disk Cleanup and clicking System Files (shield logo), this will search for Windows installations and allow you to tickbox it and Cleanup.
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It doesn't matter how many people use the same disc to install Windows just as long as they each use their own unique Product Key. It's the Product Key (& Licence) you actually pay for, that's what you can't share, but nothing wrong with sharing the disc itself.
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