Install Windows 8 onto formatted drive with USB??

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Hi,
My laptop crapped out so I formatted the hard drive. It used to have Vista Premium but I don't have the restore disks. My CD ROM drive it not working so I only have access to a USB flash drive. I now have Windows 8 Pro installed on my desktop and would like it on my laptop. Is there any possible way of doing this? Also, my desktop is 64 bit and my laptop is 32 bit. I feel like my situation couldn't be worse but hey maybe there's a way.

Thanks for the help!

Dave
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
You will need to download the 32 bit version and buy another key. During the download, take the path to create media and create a .iso file.

Download Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3 and run it, no installation needed.

Select Windows 7 (or Windows 8 if there) from the first drop down box.
Point to the .iso file you created.
Point to your flash drive and off you go.

20 minutes or so and you have a installable Win 8 from a flash drive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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
Witch version of Windows 8 you have an update or a OEM Disk ? In boot case you will need a second license
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
You will need to download the 32 bit version and buy another key. During the download, take the path to create media and create a .iso file.

Download Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3 and run it, no installation needed.

Select Windows 7 (or Windows 8 if there) from the first drop down box.
Point to the .iso file you created.
Point to your flash drive and off you go.

20 minutes or so and you have a installable Win 8 from a flash drive.

Great! Thanks for the quick response! So, then I currently have the 64 bit version, right? I guess that's obvious! lol Now, is there a way to download the 32 bit version from a 64 bit cpu? Doesn't it do use the version checker to download it? Thanks for the help!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
information   Information

If you need to download 32bit Windows 8, download from a 32bit PC.
If you need to download 64bit Windows 8, download from a 64bit PC.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
If you are going to run win8 on both machines ( Lord knows why - except it is cheap, I suppose ), then you will need 2 licenses.

There should be a way of downloading the bit version you want - instead of relying on that esd downloader thing.

I understand why MS are doing it this way - I helped them out a lot last time when they made a mess of the win7 upgrade downloads.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
If you are going to run win8 on both machines ( Lord knows why - except it is cheap, I suppose ), then you will need 2 licenses.

There should be a way of downloading the bit version you want - instead of relying on that esd downloader thing.

I understand why MS are doing it this way - I helped them out a lot last time when they made a mess of the win7 upgrade downloads.


Yeah thanks kind of the reason. At this point it's either I buy my factory restore disks or a 32 bit Windows 8. $$ is a factor. But now will I even be able to use the upgrade if my hard drive is formatted??
Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
You do have a qualifying license for that machine.

It is just that the qualifying os isn't on there.

If you can get hold of any vista install dvd - you can install to the lappie ( all the editions are on the official dvd's ),if you need to activate it - you should have a vista home premium key somewhere - possibly under the battery.

If not, then perhaps ring MS and explain - they are very good about that sort of thing. They will love that you want to get two win8 licenses.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You do have a qualifying license for that machine.

It is just that the qualifying os isn't on there.

If you can get hold of any vista install dvd - you can install to the lappie ( all the editions are on the official dvd's ),if you need to activate it - you should have a vista home premium key somewhere - possibly under the battery.

If not, then perhaps ring MS and explain - they are very good about that sort of thing. They will love that you want to get two win8 licenses.


Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
If you don't mind spending a little more money I do believe you can get the upgrade version with the install media/DVD for $69.99. Staples and FutureShop have them here locally on the shelves. Make an ISO from the DVD and then use that to make your install thumb drive. I do believe there is also workaround to let you do clean install with the upgrade media. I'll have a look for it and add it to my post when I find it.

EDIT: I didn't see anything in the tutorials so I'll just let you Google it when you decide which way you're going to go.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
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