Solved Proper way to install Windows 8 over an illegal Windows 7

FlyingUmbrella

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Hello, I recently discovered that my new computer has an illegal version of Windows 7 Ultimate 64 set up on it, so I want to install a legal operating system. I decided to go with Windows 8, and ordered the Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM. I figured, the upgrade version was not the way to go. What is the best way to install the new OS? I've read a few articles that say format first, others say boot off the new disk and then format from the disk. What are your recommendations, and a step by step if anyone has one? The illegal version is on the SSD drive, which is where I want to place the legal OS. Being new, there are no files or programs on the computer that I need to save. Thank you and I appreciate your time.

(System specs in profile)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    custom build
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock H77M
    Memory
    8.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    (1) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (2) Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    (1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) High Definition Audio Device (3) NVIDIA High Definition Au
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63
    Hard Drives
    (1) Corsair CSSD-F115GB2-A ATA Device
    (2) ST1000DL002-9TT153 ATA Device
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Welcome to Windows EightForums, FlyingUmbrella. :)

You're in good hands with Brink. Good luck on your install.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Thank you for the help! I'll give it a go, and hopefully won't have to scour the installation error forum posts :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    custom build
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock H77M
    Memory
    8.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    (1) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (2) Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    (1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) High Definition Audio Device (3) NVIDIA High Definition Au
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63
    Hard Drives
    (1) Corsair CSSD-F115GB2-A ATA Device
    (2) ST1000DL002-9TT153 ATA Device
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials
You're welcome. If you have any issues, please feel free to post back them. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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