Windows reinstallation

[Teaf]

I'm a little confused at the moment with regards to reinstalling my Windows. I'm buying a new SSD and I have Windows 7 Home Premium Retail, as well as Windows 8 key which was an upgrade purchased directly through Microsoft. I've seen some of the Windows 8.1 ISO's floating around (the legal ones), will I be able to download and burn that to a DVD then use my Windows 8 upgrade key to install it? Or will I have to install Windows 7 first, then install 8 with my key, then upgrade to 8.1 with the update?

Or is there an easier way to do all of this? Thanks!

 

[JaseUK]

It'll be easier if you just download the 8.1 iso and then burn that to a dvd or usb and do a fresh install from it.

There are loads of links on how to do this. Try here http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39...nload-the-official-microsoft-windows-8.1-iso/

You should be able to use your Windows upgrade product key to download the iso however when you come to install it you will have to use a generic key and then input your upgrade key once all installed.

I hope this makes sense.