Windows 8 Where to Download an Original Copy of Windows 8.1 for Clean Installation

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Martin Hickie

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• Oct 19, 2013

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Hi

Does anyone know where can i download a original copy of windows 8.1 as when i updated from windows 8, it looks a mess. All i want to do is do a clean copy of windows 8.1 not update it?

 

Jimbo22

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As it stands now...that's not possible. There is no ISO for download....legally.

 

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But will Windows release a ISO of windows as i dont want to upgrade

 

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That remains to be seen...it's possible, but very doubtful.

 

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ok but is it possible to do a clean install of windows 8.1 or do i have to upgrade from windows 8 fresh

 

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ok but is it possible to do a clean install of windows 8.1

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No...not at this time. There are only 2 options to install 8.1 at the moment, 1 is to upgrade through the MS store or 2 buy the retail DVD. Option 2 it the only way to do a clean install.