D dyno_05 Distinguished Apr 21, 2012 115 0 18,680 May 1, 2012 #1 Or do I need to have a copy of windows before installing windows 8?
G Guest Guest May 1, 2012 #2 yes. go download the ISO file and burn a bootable dvd to install for the OS on a new computer Upvote 0 Downvote
D dyno_05 Distinguished Apr 21, 2012 115 0 18,680 May 1, 2012 #3 I can just put the installation file on a usb drive then install it from boot? Upvote 0 Downvote
G Guest Guest May 1, 2012 #4 yes. http://hexus.net/tech/tech-explained/software/31765-how-install-windows-8-usb-drive/ a better explanation. Upvote 0 Downvote
yes. http://hexus.net/tech/tech-explained/software/31765-how-install-windows-8-usb-drive/ a better explanation.
D dyno_05 Distinguished Apr 21, 2012 115 0 18,680 May 2, 2012 #5 Is there a timer on it? If so is it untill launch Upvote 0 Downvote
D danny2000 Splendid Sep 14, 2010 2,523 0 21,460 May 2, 2012 #6 dyno_05 : Is there a timer on it? If so is it untill launch It will expire, but not sure when. Upvote 0 Downvote
D dyno_05 Distinguished Apr 21, 2012 115 0 18,680 May 4, 2012 #7 Do i need a key from another copy of windows it asks for a key Upvote 0 Downvote
D danny2000 Splendid Sep 14, 2010 2,523 0 21,460 May 4, 2012 #8 dyno_05 : Do i need a key from another copy of windows it asks for a key , Microsoft should have sent you one when you chose to download the o/s. Check your email or go back and try and download again and use that key. Upvote 0 Downvote
dyno_05 : Do i need a key from another copy of windows it asks for a key , Microsoft should have sent you one when you chose to download the o/s. Check your email or go back and try and download again and use that key.
The_Prophecy Splendid Moderator May 16, 2006 6,672 24 27,315 May 5, 2012 #9 The key is listed here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso Upvote 0 Downvote
jaguarskx Titan Apr 19, 2006 27,979 3 84,965 May 9, 2012 #10 dyno_05 : Is there a timer on it? If so is it untill launch January 15, 2013. http://www.jkwebtalks.com/2012/03/windows-8-consumer-preview-expiration.html Upvote 0 Downvote
dyno_05 : Is there a timer on it? If so is it untill launch January 15, 2013. http://www.jkwebtalks.com/2012/03/windows-8-consumer-preview-expiration.html