Solved Install straight to 8.1?

gorman

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Hi, I have a Windows 8 key, but I want to install straight to 8.1 when I rebuild this machine. As far as I know I can't use the Microsoft tool for creating installation media because you need an 8.1 key, not an 8 key (which for some reason is different? No idea why though).

I'd rather not have to go through all the problems with patching 8 to 8.1 (ie installing all updates, then installing 8.1, then installing all updates, etc). Is there any way to do this?

Are there not 8.1 ISOs that I can just download?
 

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Us ordinary people have to borrow from a friend, or get one off torrent. Any 8.1 ISO or DVD will work so long as it is the same version your key is. IE Core or Pro etc

If you have a retail key you can download an ISO from Microsoft Store, however this will not work for an OEM key

You'll have to use a generic key to start the install. You can goggle for these Keys they are only good to start the install you will need your Win 8 Key to activate.

These are the keys I have used not sure they are still good if not just Goggle for any new ones
Windows 8.1 Single Language Y9NXP-XT8MV-PT9TG-97CT3-9D6TC
Windows 8.1 Core 334NH-RXG76-64THK-C7CKG-D3VPT
Windows 8.1 Pro XHQ8N-C3MCJ-RQXB6-WCHYG-C9WKB

And Yes your Win 8 OEM Key will activate the 8.1 clean install
http://www.eightforums.com/installa...tail-windows-8-1-windows-8-product-key-7.html
 

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Thanks mate!


It was a bit hard to find a non-cracked version (the original version has hundreds less seeds!). I don't know why MS don't just offer the DL, it's like they want people to pirate it... Regardless, thanks I did manage to find one!
 

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may as well go for the 8.1 with update (or 8.1.1 or whatever it is called) ISO - it saves downloading the huge update and your WinSXS will end up smaller than the original 8.1. Generic keys are the same.
 

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All the 8.1 update ones I can see are pre-activated. Do you know where I can download legitimate 8.1.1?

I could just download the cracked one then swap the key over I guess.
 

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    Corsair Dominator 2400MHz 2x4gb
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    Integrated R7 Graphics
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    Silverstone Tek 450-Watts SFX
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edit:

Create installation media for Windows 8.1

Take a look at this post: link
 
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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
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    PC/Desktop
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    AMD A10-7850k
    Motherboard
    ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 2400MHz 2x4gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated R7 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2007fp (IPS)
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    120gb Samsung Evo 840
    PSU
    Silverstone Tek 450-Watts SFX
    Case
    Silverstone ML06b
    Cooling
    Noctua L9
    Keyboard
    HHKB Pro 2 (White, Otaku)
    Mouse
    CST 2545-5W
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    Australian
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    Google Chrome
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