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The thread discusses the possibility of obtaining a clean, original copy of Windows 8.1 for installation. The original poster expresses a desire to avoid updating from Windows 8 and questions whether an ISO would be released, but the responders clarify that legally, no ISO is currently available for download, and a clean install typically requires purchasing the retail DVD. Overall, the consensus suggests that a clean install of Windows 8.1 is only possible through the retail DVD purchase at that time.
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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?
 

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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.
 

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