Solved Where to download Win 8 Iso.

Sbrideau

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Hi,

First, I will start by stating that I do have a key. The problem is that I don't know where I can download Windows 8 legally, while the upgrade program does not work. Even tutorials like http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-upgrade-iso-download-create.html are not helping me, since it just gives me an error, probably because the period where they were selling it at a reduced price is over. That's my guess and it's probably wrong though.

Thanks to anyone tha can help me.
 

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System One

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    Windows 7 Pro x64 Retail
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    PC/Desktop
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    Self built
    CPU
    Intel Core I3 530 2.93GHz
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    Asus P7P55-M
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
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    1280x1050 & 1920x1080
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    PSU
    Mushkin HP-550 550W Power suppy
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    Cooler Master Elite 310
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    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech Access 600
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    Logitech M110
    Internet Speed
    50Mb/s down 30 Mb/s up
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    Asus G53SW-A1 laptop
The issue remains, if I try to use the first one, it gives me an unspecified error at the first screen. The upgrade assitant doesn't let me get Windows without ordering it, and I don't want to pay for it again. I went a few steps further than the screenshot below and did not want to provide a billing adress as I have already paid for a key.

Also, I am using a wired connection as my desktop doesn't have a wireless card.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Pro x64 Retail
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel Core I3 530 2.93GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus P7P55-M
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX550Ti FPB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207h & Acer H213H
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1050 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Black 1TB - WD Caviar Green 1TB - WD Caviar 750GB
    PSU
    Mushkin HP-550 550W Power suppy
    Case
    Cooler Master Elite 310
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech Access 600
    Mouse
    Logitech M110
    Internet Speed
    50Mb/s down 30 Mb/s up
    Other Info
    Asus G53SW-A1 laptop
I can't get there with it, it just says unspecified error when I run it, I don't even get to see something at all. Attachment is program from your first link.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Pro x64 Retail
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel Core I3 530 2.93GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus P7P55-M
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX550Ti FPB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207h & Acer H213H
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1050 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Black 1TB - WD Caviar Green 1TB - WD Caviar 750GB
    PSU
    Mushkin HP-550 550W Power suppy
    Case
    Cooler Master Elite 310
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech Access 600
    Mouse
    Logitech M110
    Internet Speed
    50Mb/s down 30 Mb/s up
    Other Info
    Asus G53SW-A1 laptop
Try deleting the downloaded setup.exe file.
 

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

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Unfortunately I still have the same unspecified error when I do that. Guess I'll have to stick with Win 7 and try to get a refund for that key...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Pro x64 Retail
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel Core I3 530 2.93GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus P7P55-M
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX550Ti FPB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207h & Acer H213H
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1050 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Black 1TB - WD Caviar Green 1TB - WD Caviar 750GB
    PSU
    Mushkin HP-550 550W Power suppy
    Case
    Cooler Master Elite 310
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech Access 600
    Mouse
    Logitech M110
    Internet Speed
    50Mb/s down 30 Mb/s up
    Other Info
    Asus G53SW-A1 laptop
In the end I was able to get the ISO. Asked another student to put it on the college's ftp server and did a clean install, then used my key to activate it after trying it for a few days.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Pro x64 Retail
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel Core I3 530 2.93GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus P7P55-M
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX550Ti FPB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207h & Acer H213H
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1050 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Black 1TB - WD Caviar Green 1TB - WD Caviar 750GB
    PSU
    Mushkin HP-550 550W Power suppy
    Case
    Cooler Master Elite 310
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech Access 600
    Mouse
    Logitech M110
    Internet Speed
    50Mb/s down 30 Mb/s up
    Other Info
    Asus G53SW-A1 laptop
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