Windows 8 Install Disk

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I would like to find a method for creating a Windows 8 Install Disk after the upgrade. I had a Windows 7 bootable installation disk on a USB flash drive. Is there anyway to get a Windows 8 installation ISO or DVD cheap? (or free? :))
 

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You have a option when you download to Install, make ISO, or make USB pendrive.
 

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Download Win 8 again (use the link in the Email you got) as theog said and have it create a .iso file.
Download and run Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3 | USB Pen Drive Linux.
Select Windows 8 from the dropdown box, point to the .iso and your flash drive (4+GB), press Start and in 10-20 minutes you have Win 8 installable from a flash drive.
 

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I tried the upgrade - had a few issues.

Leaving that aside - I did still have the hidden ESD directory on my partition.

Everything you need is in there.

No point in downloading it again.
 

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The hidden ESD directory is created by the upgrade process when you don't create an iso, right? Gues that's why I don't have one as I created the .iso then put it on a flash drive to install from.
 

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    Windows 10 Pro X64
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
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    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
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    Wired USB
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    Wired USB
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    3GB Up, 30GB Down
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    SeaMonkey
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    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH

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  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
The files should still be there, I created an iso first - to have look at it. Then did the upgrade - the ESD directory is still there. - just make an iso.

Use oscdimg or cdimage or mkisofs or I believe imgburn will do it , etc.

Should be very easy for forum regulars.

The drawback to the iso - whichever way you make - there is no install.wim . Instead there is an install.esd.

It is heavily compressed so the download is smaller - problem is you can't do much with it except install. I haven't figured out how to customise that.

If you want a proper install.wim - either get hold of the msdn .iso, or make your own install.wim
 

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    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
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    PC/Desktop
I tried the upgrade - had a few issues.

Leaving that aside - I did still have the hidden ESD directory on my partition.

Everything you need is in there.

No point in downloading it again.

How to access? :)
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro, iOS 7.1, Elementary OS
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple
    Memory
    1 GB
    Screen Resolution
    2048x1536
    Other Info
    iPad Air
The files should still be there, I created an iso first - to have look at it. Then did the upgrade - the ESD directory is still there. - just make an iso.

Use oscdimg or cdimage or mkisofs or I believe imgburn will do it , etc.

Should be very easy for forum regulars.

The drawback to the iso - whichever way you make - there is no install.wim . Instead there is an install.esd.

It is heavily compressed so the download is smaller - problem is you can't do much with it except install. I haven't figured out how to customise that.

If you want a proper install.wim - either get hold of the msdn .iso, or make your own install.wim

How do I make the install.wim
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro, iOS 7.1, Elementary OS
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple
    Memory
    1 GB
    Screen Resolution
    2048x1536
    Other Info
    iPad Air

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    Windows 8

Sorry for the basic question but...after following the guide from the quoted link, do i now have to identify and/or convert something from its contents into an "iso file" in order to reset and install? Or is the USB as it now essentially the same thing?

It is essentially the same thing and you should be able to use DVD burn program to create iso from it

My preference is to create the ISO file from the download then create a bootable USB from that, having the ISO allows me to make DVD or USB at anytime
 

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  • OS
    Windows8
The files should still be there, I created an iso first - to have look at it. Then did the upgrade - the ESD directory is still there. - just make an iso.

Use oscdimg or cdimage or mkisofs or I believe imgburn will do it , etc.

Should be very easy for forum regulars.

The drawback to the iso - whichever way you make - there is no install.wim . Instead there is an install.esd.

It is heavily compressed so the download is smaller - problem is you can't do much with it except install. I haven't figured out how to customise that.

If you want a proper install.wim - either get hold of the msdn .iso, or make your own install.wim
Could I use my Windows 8 Enterprise install.wim? :confused:
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro, iOS 7.1, Elementary OS
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple
    Memory
    1 GB
    Screen Resolution
    2048x1536
    Other Info
    iPad Air
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