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On Windows 7, I could use a full install disc, skip entering a key, and then pop in an upgrade key to activate. I know with Windows 8, that you can't skip the key during the install routine, so here's my question:
I have several licenses for Windows 8 from TechNet and Retail purchases. Could I use a full install disc of Windows 8, put enter my upgrade key during the install process? I remember in past versions and other software, you'd be prompted for a key or disc of a previous version.
If that isn't an option, and I go with plan B, following the clean install (using upgrade) tutorial here, how "clean" does it leave the system? I'd have no files on the computer at all worth saving, I just don't want duplicate OS files....hence the reason I'm interested in the clean install above.
If it matters, this would be done on my Ultrabook, which is an HP Envy 4t-1000.
I have several licenses for Windows 8 from TechNet and Retail purchases. Could I use a full install disc of Windows 8, put enter my upgrade key during the install process? I remember in past versions and other software, you'd be prompted for a key or disc of a previous version.
If that isn't an option, and I go with plan B, following the clean install (using upgrade) tutorial here, how "clean" does it leave the system? I'd have no files on the computer at all worth saving, I just don't want duplicate OS files....hence the reason I'm interested in the clean install above.
If it matters, this would be done on my Ultrabook, which is an HP Envy 4t-1000.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro x64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-3770K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-Z77-UD3H
- Memory
- 16 GB Patriot Viper 3 DDR3-1600
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia 470 GTX
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Hard Drives
- Crucial M4 256 GB, WD WD20EFRX 2 TB
- PSU
- OCZ 700W
- Case
- Corsair 300R
- Cooling
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo