Windows 8 Install Thread*

Glaucus · 26 Oct 2012 at 09:21

Versions

Windows 8 Pro Upgrade
£24.99 from the MS store
or a boxed versions
£49.99 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-150-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555&subcat=

DOWNLOAD FAQ
Can you upgrade 32bit windows 7 to 64bit Windows 8?
Yes, but you can't do this using Upgrade Assistant. If your PC has a 64-bit capable processor (CPU) but is currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can install a 64-bit version of Windows 8, but you'll need to buy Windows 8 as a DVD.

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You also won't be able to keep any files, settings, or apps when you upgrade from a 32-bit to a 64-bit version.

Windows 8 Pro OEM £109.99 64-bit http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-154-MS
£109.99 32 - bit http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-153-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555&subcat=

OEM is the new retail and old OEM combined, with substantial license changes
http://www.zdnet.com/how-the-new-windows-8-license-terms-affect-you-7000003028/

If you purchase the software separately, in a package or as a download, the rules are much more liberal. Note that the text for the following rules is identical for retail upgrades and for System Builder software that you install on a PC you build yourself, or in a virtual machine, or on a separate partition. Emphasis in the following sections is in the original:

You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. … You may not transfer the software to share licenses between computers.

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There is no limit on the number of times you may do this type of transfer, providing you follow the rules I describe later in this section. That means hobbyists who like to tinker with PCs can relax. If you buy a System Builder copy, you can move (not share) that license from an old PC to a new one.

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Windows 8 OEM
£79.99 64bit http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-152-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555&subcat=
£79.99 32Bit http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-152-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555&subcat=

These have the same license as the pro OEM packs above

The main difference is you can not get Windows Media Centre (WMC), see chart for other differences.

Windows 8 Pro Pack
£49.99 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-149-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555&subcat=

This is simply to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro

WIndows 8 N
This is the version without Windows Media Player due to an EU ruling in 2004

*cut down chart showing the differences*

Upgrade (some parts be only be relevant for the download option)

FAQ & Error Codes

You will need 20GB of free space on you HDD
Can you upgrade 32bit windows 7 to 64bit Windows 8?
Yes, but you can't do this using Upgrade Assistant. If your PC has a 64-bit capable processor (CPU) but is currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can install a 64-bit version of Windows 8, but you'll need to buy Windows 8 as a DVD.
You upgraded to Windows 8, but didn't have a previous version of Windows installed (error 0xC004F061)
If you see error 0xC004F061 when you try to activate Windows 8, it means that you're using a product key for an upgrade version of Windows 8 and a previous version of Windows wasn't on your PC when Windows 8 was installed. To install an upgrade version of Windows 8, you must already have Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP installed on your PC.
If you formatted the drive before the upgrade version of Windows 8 was installed, you won't be able to use your upgrade product key to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8, you'll need to install your previous version of Windows, and then reinstall Windows 8. For help with the activation process,
How do you remove windows.old?
From the start screen type "free", select "free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files"(under settings), run on C:\, click on "clean up system files" near the bottom, once it reloads select "pervious windows installation" and hit OK.

Remember there are two new features, so clean installs should be far less frequent

Reset your PC – Remove all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC, and reinstall Windows.
Refresh your PC – Keep all personal data, Metro style apps, and important settings from the PC, and reinstall Windows.

bulldog147 · 26 Oct 2012 at 09:46

the free windows media center pack via email address for the key is now no longer available. Had to pay £6.99 one off instead.

Glaucus · 26 Oct 2012 at 09:54

I wouldn't of done that, it's meant to run till end of jan.
I expect its getting a redesign. All you need was to enter an email address and people where grabbing multiple codes. I expect they pulled it and are going to need the serial number.

bulldog147 · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:00

Glaucus said:
I wouldn't of done that, it's meant to run till end of jan.
I expect its getting a redesign. All you need was to enter an email address and people where grabbing multiple codes. I expect they pulled it and are going to need the serial number.

It really stupid to be honest, if we purchase with £24.99 upgrade they should including media center key as there will be spam email address and force microsoft to stop it.

ssmacc · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:07

Thanks for the information.

I’d like to upgrade a 32 XP to 64 Windows 8, I know I need a DVD. However, during the online upgrade process you can request a DVD (£12.99, on top of the £25) do you know if this contains the 32bit and the 64bit upgrade?

Cheers

Glaucus · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:09

Yep DVD will contain both. Pretty much says that in the awnser.

Skully · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:18

I tried to install, but unfortunately I get to the personalisation page and I have no mouse cursor and keyboard inputs don't work either.

Have tried different USB ports, wired and wireless keyboard/mouse but nothing seems to work.

This is coming from Windows 7 Pro, without a wipe.

Glaucus · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:19

bulldog147 said:
the free windows media center pack via email address for the key is now no longer available. Had to pay £6.99 one off instead.

That's what you get for being impatient, the free add on site seems to be working again.

Glaucus · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:39

Skully said:
I tried to install, but unfortunately I get to the personalisation page and I have no mouse cursor and keyboard inputs don't work either.

Have tried different USB ports, wired and wireless keyboard/mouse but nothing seems to work.

This is coming from Windows 7 Pro, without a wipe.

Do the devices power up?
Did you make USB/DVD?

Skully · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:55

Mouse and keyboard power up but the USB stick inserted doesn't.

I created bootable USB image.

Glaucus · 26 Oct 2012 at 10:57

Could boot from cd then and try repair.
Or if you have another mouse or keyboard see If that works, it could be drivers.

rhys24 · 26 Oct 2012 at 11:03

I'm planing on updating about 5 of my pc's to windows 8, went to the update site and it download windows 8 upgrade. Is there a way just to buy 5 licenses then make the online upgrade into bootable usb? Or would I need to buy at least one Dvd then create that to a USB.

Seem's like you have to run on every pc the upgrade wizard first and you don't just get emailed the keys? I haven't passed the entered my address part so if anyone knows differently please let me know.

Glaucus · 26 Oct 2012 at 11:06

After is downloaded and before it installs it gives you option to make USB or DVD.
But Serial key is allready in there and it'll only contain 32 or 64bit depending what the installed windows is. And I'm not sure there's any option to buy multiple license anyway.

The download is small, so might as well just buy on each machine.

silversurfer · 26 Oct 2012 at 11:11

Glaucus said:
That's what you get for being impatient, the free add on site seems to be working again.

Which site is that ?

The only win7 install I have is oem and pretty broken, I hope it'll suffice

Spit · 26 Oct 2012 at 11:13

Trying to upgrade my dads PC over the phone and he is getting your CPU is incompatible and needs NX extensions! Its a quad core Q6600 fgs.

Nutella33 · 26 Oct 2012 at 11:13

Glaucus, sorry if this has been answered 10,000 times but after the initial upgrade install can that key then be used for a fresh install if say you change your mobo. you wouldnt have to reinstall win7 then upgrade to 8?

its the potential of having to do 2 installs in the future that mean i dont want to go for this upgrade option.

Matteysan · 26 Oct 2012 at 11:20

Spit said:
Trying to upgrade my dads PC over the phone and he is getting your CPU is incompatible and needs NX extensions! Its a quad core Q6600 fgs.

To resolve this error, follow manufacturer guidelines to enable NX (“No eXecute bit”), or the equivalent XD (“eXecute Disabled”), feature within the BIOS settings. This feature is typically found in the Advanced or Security tabs within the BIOS settings, and can be referred to by a variety of names, including but not limited to:
· No Execute Memory Protect
· Execute Disabled Memory Protection
· EDB (Execute Disabled Bit)
· EVP (Enhanced Virus Protection)

Taken from:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...mpatible/e3045f32-f9e4-4fb9-aed8-60a8ee703b2e

For the record Windows 8 works fine on a Q6600 because that is the CPU I have

rhys24 · 26 Oct 2012 at 12:00

It doesn't say anywhere about this, but if you have windows xp 32 bit can you upgrade to windows 8 64bit? or do you have to stay in the same architecture?

Also when you buy it, do you get your serial number emailed or given to you? So I could buy it on the same machine 4 or 5 times then get all the cd keys then clean install from the usb.

ng93 · 26 Oct 2012 at 12:28

Glaucus said:
After is downloaded and before it installs it gives you option to make USB or DVD.

For the £25 download? So you can do a clean install with it?

Mr-White · 26 Oct 2012 at 12:29

I'll be installing mine tomorrow

I'm still waiting for the email to come through with the product code for the media pack

MW