Solved Windows 8 on new build

paulpicks21

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Hi guys,

I am building a new PC for my partners Brother tomorrow. All the parts were delivered today but his copy of Windows 8 will not be delivered until next week. He really wants me to build it tomorrow and hopefully have him up and running.

I know with Windows 7 you can install it and use it for 30 days before activation is required but I must confess I don't know anything about Windows 8 really. Is this even possible with Windows 8? (Well I guess it's 8.1 now right) as that is what he is getting.

If it is possible are you allowed to give out download locations for 8.1? I don't want anyone to break any laws/rules so just let me know if not.

The ideal plan would be to be able to install 8.1 tomorrow and then for him to simply activate it when he receives his copy next week.

Cheers

Paul.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Own build
    CPU
    I7 3770k @ 4.6ghz
    Motherboard
    Z77 Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16gb G. Skill Trident X 2400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Vapor X 7970 Ghz Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Hanns G LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    128GB vertex 4 (Windows 7), 60GB Corsair F60 (Windows 8.1 Preview)
    PSU
    Antec True Power new 750
    Case
    NZXT Switch 810
    Cooling
    antec kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitec
    Mouse
    Storm Inferno
    Internet Speed
    76meg down, 16meg up
What Version do you have on order, Windows 8 Upgrade or Windows 8 System Builder OEM
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    Haswell 4771
    Motherboard
    Z87 Pro
    Memory
    8g
    Graphics Card(s)
    4600
Thanks theog, I will give it a good read.

ATJ, I am not too sure, I was not with him when he ordered it and won't be speaking to him until tomorrow. But he is a student and we were looking at the official Ms student site where they do 8.1 pro for £49.99 iirc. I didn't look to see if that was for an upgrade or a new full version.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Own build
    CPU
    I7 3770k @ 4.6ghz
    Motherboard
    Z77 Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16gb G. Skill Trident X 2400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Vapor X 7970 Ghz Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Hanns G LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    128GB vertex 4 (Windows 7), 60GB Corsair F60 (Windows 8.1 Preview)
    PSU
    Antec True Power new 750
    Case
    NZXT Switch 810
    Cooling
    antec kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitec
    Mouse
    Storm Inferno
    Internet Speed
    76meg down, 16meg up
It looks like it was an upgrade we were looking at. I am gonna have to speak to him.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Own build
    CPU
    I7 3770k @ 4.6ghz
    Motherboard
    Z77 Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16gb G. Skill Trident X 2400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Vapor X 7970 Ghz Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Hanns G LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    128GB vertex 4 (Windows 7), 60GB Corsair F60 (Windows 8.1 Preview)
    PSU
    Antec True Power new 750
    Case
    NZXT Switch 810
    Cooling
    antec kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitec
    Mouse
    Storm Inferno
    Internet Speed
    76meg down, 16meg up
Ok, just spoke to him, sorry to waste everyone's time, thankfully he didn't order it as he does not have an OS to upgrade from. He is used to using windows 7 on his laptop so I have recommended buying a copy of Windows 7, that way I can install it tomorrow and he can activate next week when he gets the key.

Paul.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Own build
    CPU
    I7 3770k @ 4.6ghz
    Motherboard
    Z77 Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16gb G. Skill Trident X 2400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Vapor X 7970 Ghz Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Hanns G LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    128GB vertex 4 (Windows 7), 60GB Corsair F60 (Windows 8.1 Preview)
    PSU
    Antec True Power new 750
    Case
    NZXT Switch 810
    Cooling
    antec kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitec
    Mouse
    Storm Inferno
    Internet Speed
    76meg down, 16meg up
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