I want to rebuild 8.1

flowjoe

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I have same issue. I believe my system may be corrupted so I want to rebuild 8.1. I bought Win8 from Microsoft and was delivered from Arvato digital. I also bought the win 8 DVD ISO from them so I have a copy. I then upgraded to win8.1 via windows store on computer. But of course I do not KNOW what the new KEY is and cannot get a fresh download of a 8.1 ISO. This fix you suggest, unless I am doing something wrong doesn't work anymore because now if you cancel the 8 download and try to start a 8.1 download it will ask for a valid 8.1 key, which Microsoft did not give me when I upgraded from the window store. Is there a way around this situation MS has me in?? Thx in advance for the assistance!! Can I find out what my VALID assigned window store 8.1 key is?? i REALLY DO NOT WANT TO GO ALL THE WAY BACK TO WIN 8 AND COME FORWARD!! Please advise!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8.1 PRO
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Hello flowjoe,

If you like, you can still use OPTION ONE in the tutorial below to download a Windows 8.1 ISO with a Windows 8 product key. It includes the older 6.3.9600.16415 version of the WindowsSetupBox.exe from Microsoft for download that allows you to. Microsoft doesn't have it available on their site anymore, but I kept a copy available for everyone. :)

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html
 

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
Hello flowjoe,

If you like, you can still use OPTION ONE in the tutorial below to download a Windows 8.1 ISO with a Windows 8 product key. It includes the older 6.3.9600.16415 version of the WindowsSetupBox.exe from Microsoft for download that allows you to. Microsoft doesn't have it available on their site anymore, but I kept a copy available for everyone. :)

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html

Thanks that will be useful I fear though that I may be hosed as I have just realized that I am running 8.1 PRO and have been running PRO at 8.0. My key is a 8.0 PRO RETAIL KEY. I don't believe Microsoft provides download support of this fashion for PRO and never did!! Oh well. IF you have any skinny on 8.1 PRO I'd be obliged...otherwise thanks anyway!! Peace,
Joe
PS question...are the ISO's the same just the pro stuff gets pulled if the key is valid?? Seems someone told me that in the past and I forgot!! Please advise!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8.1 PRO
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
That's fine. The key you enter during installation is what determines if Windows 8.1 (core) or Windows 8.1 Pro gets installed. :)
 

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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