I am looking to download an ISO of Windows 8.1 so that, in the future, I do not have to go through the process of first installing Windows 8.0 and then downloading Windows 8.1 and installing it.
I have found pages on the web dated around April 2014 that describe a process that involves beginning the download for Windows 8.0 ISO, canceling the download after it starts, and then attempting to download Windows 8.1. However, it appears that Microsoft has nullified this trick by since requiring that you put in your Windows 8.1 key when attempting to download the Windows 8.1 ISO.
I apologize if this has been asked and answered somewhere else, but I could find no solution that is up-to-date. Would really love to be able to skip the process of first installing Windows 8.0 (if possible!).
I have found pages on the web dated around April 2014 that describe a process that involves beginning the download for Windows 8.0 ISO, canceling the download after it starts, and then attempting to download Windows 8.1. However, it appears that Microsoft has nullified this trick by since requiring that you put in your Windows 8.1 key when attempting to download the Windows 8.1 ISO.
I apologize if this has been asked and answered somewhere else, but I could find no solution that is up-to-date. Would really love to be able to skip the process of first installing Windows 8.0 (if possible!).
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8