windows 8.1 enterprise

PvtHudson · 26 Jun 2014 at 19:33

Hi guys I was hoping someone could help me out so here is the question. Im in the process of building a new pc and hadnt got round to buying a operating system, someone suggested trying windows 8.1 enterprise 90 day trial. I was going to burn to a dvd from a laptop and it says on the website it needs 20gb storage space so would I need a dvd that has 20gb storage available or is it compressed to a smaller gb?
Probably a dumb question but thanks for any help.

marc2003 · 26 Jun 2014 at 19:37

the 20GB is the amount of hard disk space it needs to install.

the actual file you download will be something around 4GB which will fit on a normal DVD.

PvtHudson · 26 Jun 2014 at 19:53

Thanks for that I did think so but wanted someone with a bit more knowledge to make sure I wasnt wrong

marc2003 · 26 Jun 2014 at 20:13

i just realised i didn't word this very well...

marc2003 said:
which will fit on a normal DVD.

just incase you don't know, do not create a data disc with the ISO file on it. you need to burn the ISO as an image. most DVD writing software will have this option.

if you have a large enough USB stick you could even use that instead. if you do, i recommend using this tool to create it...

http://rufus.akeo.ie/

Ploppy2k3 · 27 Jun 2014 at 14:39

also bear in mind you will never be able to actually activate the enterprise edition if you decide to keep it as Enterprise is a Software Assurance product available only to volume license customers with SA.

even if you want to pay for it you cant. the highest you can go is Pro.

KIA · 27 Jun 2014 at 15:13

Use one of these ISOs with the core or pro cd key. It will give you some sort of trial and an option to activate Windows using a purchased product key at a later date.