Downloading Windows 8

Martynt74 · 31 Aug 2013 at 11:54

I installed Windows 8 a while back and am just trying to do a fresh install as i'm having some issues.

I've tried the microsoft website but i can only find an Upgrade download whereas i need a full install ISO.

I thought there was an option to go on the site, enter my licence key and download a copy but can't see to find it. Anyone know how i can get a copy?

ExRayTed · 31 Aug 2013 at 13:15

http://www.redmondpie.com/download-windows-8-iso-x86-x64-file-directly-from-microsoft/

1st result on Google

https://www.google.co.uk/#q=download+windows+8+iso

Vision · 31 Aug 2013 at 17:49

The upgrade iso will allow a fresh install, you'll have to use a workaround to get it to activate though.

Martynt74 · 31 Aug 2013 at 17:53

Yeah just downloaded it and created a USB drive. I presumed it would just be an installer for upgrading an existing install.