How to download the Windows 8.1 ISO

[Leinad]

Just a quick question...

I have a Windows 8 Pro system builder key (from the DVD I bought) and didn't work on the first step of this process.

So I managed to download the 8.1 ISO by using a Windows 8 Pro upgrade key which I bought for my partners laptop which I upgraded from Windows 7.

Now that I have the ISO I have burned it on to disk, will my Windows 8 Pro system builder key work?

Thanks

If you bought the disk then I think yes.

 

[Leinad]

Better yet, where is the link for the Windows 8.1 pro?.... does windows do the same with the 8.1 pro or is only with the normal 8.1?

 

[burtie]

Just a quick question...

I have a Windows 8 Pro system builder key (from the DVD I bought) and didn't work on the first step of this process.

So I managed to download the 8.1 ISO by using a Windows 8 Pro upgrade key which I bought for my partners laptop which I upgraded from Windows 7.

Now that I have the ISO I have burned it on to disk, will my Windows 8 Pro system builder key work?

Thanks

If you bought the disk then I think yes.

I just ran set up and put in my key...it didn't work, would not accept it

 

[Leinad]

Just a quick question...

I have a Windows 8 Pro system builder key (from the DVD I bought) and didn't work on the first step of this process.

So I managed to download the 8.1 ISO by using a Windows 8 Pro upgrade key which I bought for my partners laptop which I upgraded from Windows 7.

Now that I have the ISO I have burned it on to disk, will my Windows 8 Pro system builder key work?

Thanks

If you bought the disk then I think yes.

I just ran set up and put in my key...it didn't work, would not accept it

Ok homie, here http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/32995-windows-8-1-upgrade-windows-8-8-1-preview.html

If this do not work then contact them or better yet call W8 I am trying to figure out if I can do this same process, but with Windows 8.1 pro.

 

[burtie]

If you bought the disk then I think yes.

I just ran set up and put in my key...it didn't work, would not accept it

Ok homie, here http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/32995-windows-8-1-upgrade-windows-8-8-1-preview.html

If this do not work then contact them or better yet call W8 I am trying to figure out if I can do this same process, but with Windows 8.1 pro.

I am already on 8.1 Pro (used the Windows store method). I was just trying this ISO trick out to see if I can use my original Win 8 Pro system builder DVD key (in case I need to re-install in the future) and it didn't work.

 

[Leinad]

I just ran set up and put in my key...it didn't work, would not accept it

Ok homie, here http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/32995-windows-8-1-upgrade-windows-8-8-1-preview.html

If this do not work then contact them or better yet call W8 I am trying to figure out if I can do this same process, but with Windows 8.1 pro.

I am already on 8.1 Pro (used the Windows store method). I was just trying this ISO trick out to see if I can use my original Win 8 Pro system builder DVD key (in case I need to re-install in the future) and it didn't work.

Can I upgrade to W8.1. and then to pro?!

 

[burtie]

Ok homie, here http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/32995-windows-8-1-upgrade-windows-8-8-1-preview.html

If this do not work then contact them or better yet call W8 I am trying to figure out if I can do this same process, but with Windows 8.1 pro.

I am already on 8.1 Pro (used the Windows store method). I was just trying this ISO trick out to see if I can use my original Win 8 Pro system builder DVD key (in case I need to re-install in the future) and it didn't work.

Can I upgrade to W8.1. and then to pro?!

I am not sure mate, I was already on Pro.

 

[Leinad]

I am already on 8.1 Pro (used the Windows store method). I was just trying this ISO trick out to see if I can use my original Win 8 Pro system builder DVD key (in case I need to re-install in the future) and it didn't work.

Can I upgrade to W8.1. and then to pro?!

I am not sure mate, I was already on Pro.

Confused here... but you bought the pro? Because I was told by the company that the only way to obtain the W 8.1 pro is buying it.

 

[burtie]

Ah I just realised what I was doing wrong... I had to use one of the generic keys from the net.

So if I use one of these generic keys install do I then activate later using my Pro 8 dvd key?

God this is complicated lol.... I hate Microsoft for putting us through this

 

[theog]

Just a quick question...

I have a Windows 8 Pro system builder key (from the DVD I bought) and didn't work on the first step of this process.

So I managed to download the 8.1 ISO by using a Windows 8 Pro upgrade key which I bought for my partners laptop which I upgraded from Windows 7.

Now that I have the ISO I have burned it on to disk, will my Windows 8 Pro system builder key work?

Thanks

If you do a in-place update using the Upgrade Pro DVD, no key is need.
http://www.eightforums.com/installa...retail-windows-8-1-windows-8-product-key.html

 

[Leinad]

Ah I just realised what I was doing wrong... I had to use one of the generic keys from the net.

So if I use one of these generic keys install do I then activate later using my Pro 8 dvd key?

God this is complicated lol.... I hate Microsoft for putting us through this

I guess if you bought the Windows 8 pro and write the key it will download the Windows 8.1. pro?

 

[Leinad]

Just a quick question...

I have a Windows 8 Pro system builder key (from the DVD I bought) and didn't work on the first step of this process.

So I managed to download the 8.1 ISO by using a Windows 8 Pro upgrade key which I bought for my partners laptop which I upgraded from Windows 7.

Now that I have the ISO I have burned it on to disk, will my Windows 8 Pro system builder key work?

Thanks

If you do a in-place update using the Upgrade Pro DVD, no key is need.
http://www.eightforums.com/installa...retail-windows-8-1-windows-8-product-key.html

Yeah I try with my product key and it din't work. I will try that method.

 

[pennybills]

So I am trying to upgrade my Windows 7 to Windows 8.1.

I have the iso of Windows 8.1 because of Dreamspark. IS it possible to upgrade to windows 8 using DAEMON tools to mount the iso and then run setup?

or do i have to do something else

 

[theog]

So I am trying to upgrade my Windows 7 to Windows 8.1.

I have the iso of Windows 8.1 because of Dreamspark. IS it possible to upgrade to windows 8 using DAEMON tools to mount the iso and then run setup?

or do i have to do something else

I would use the DVD.

 

[pennybills]

So I am trying to upgrade my Windows 7 to Windows 8.1.

I have the iso of Windows 8.1 because of Dreamspark. IS it possible to upgrade to windows 8 using DAEMON tools to mount the iso and then run setup?

or do i have to do something else

I would use the DVD.

I am trying to avoid burning the iso to a DVD because I don't have a optical drive. Also does this mean mounting does not work and I will have to resort to using a flashdrive to do so?

 

[alphanumeric]

Just a quick question...

I have a Windows 8 Pro system builder key (from the DVD I bought) and didn't work on the first step of this process.

So I managed to download the 8.1 ISO by using a Windows 8 Pro upgrade key which I bought for my partners laptop which I upgraded from Windows 7.

Now that I have the ISO I have burned it on to disk, will my Windows 8 Pro system builder key work?

Thanks

If you bought the disk then I think yes.

I just ran set up and put in my key...it didn't work, would not accept it

You can't install with a Windows 8.0 key. It will only accept a Windows 8.1 key for installation. Use the leaked key to install and then you can activate with your 8.0 key.
http://www.eightforums.com/installa...retail-windows-8-1-windows-8-product-key.html

EDIT: Ops, should have read the whole thread, it looks like you figured it out anyway.

 

[alphanumeric]

Ah I just realised what I was doing wrong... I had to use one of the generic keys from the net.

So if I use one of these generic keys install do I then activate later using my Pro 8 dvd key?

God this is complicated lol.... I hate Microsoft for putting us through this

I guess if you bought the Windows 8 pro and write the key it will download the Windows 8.1. pro?

Yes, the key you enter determines which version (core or Pro) you download.

 

[alphanumeric]

So I am trying to upgrade my Windows 7 to Windows 8.1.

I have the iso of Windows 8.1 because of Dreamspark. IS it possible to upgrade to windows 8 using DAEMON tools to mount the iso and then run setup?

or do i have to do something else

I would use the DVD.

I am trying to avoid burning the iso to a DVD because I don't have a optical drive. Also does this mean mounting does not work and I will have to resort to using a flashdrive to do so?

I do all my installs from flash drives. Its fast and convenient, well I find it convenient.

 

[pennybills]

I would use the DVD.

I am trying to avoid burning the iso to a DVD because I don't have a optical drive. Also does this mean mounting does not work and I will have to resort to using a flashdrive to do so?

I do all my installs from flash drives. Its fast and convenient, well I find it convenient.

Alright thanks. I will put the iso on the flashdrive and install Windows 8.1 like that I guess.

 

[pennybills]

Does anyone know the size of Windows 8 ISO file size?

I have 8.1 iso file and it's size is 3.63 GB but am confused whether if it's only the iso file for the upgrade or the whole operating system including 8 and new stuff from 8.1.

I don't want to mess up my computer.