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Before you can start the process to migrate to 64 bit Windows, you need to find out if your system is 64 bit capable. If you are already running a 32 bit version of Windows 8 on you system, you can find out by doing the following: Press Windows key + X on your keyboard. Click System.
If you have an OEM Windows 8 product key and want to clean install Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Update, then you would need to enter a generic key below to install unactivated with, and change the product key later on in step 22 below to activate with your OEM Windows 8 COA product key.
Downloading ISO. With Windows 8 or 8.1 license key in hand, select to either install Windows 8.1 Pro. When asked run the WindowsSetupBox.exe file. Enter the Windows 8 or 8.1 license key when prompted. Once the license key is entered, the WindowsSetupBox.exe will respond with the corresponding version of Windows 8.1 (Standard or Pro) to install.
If you have an OEM Windows 8 product key and want to clean install Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Update, then you would need to enter a generic key below to install unactivated with, and change the product key later on in step 22 below to activate with your OEM Windows 8 COA product key.
Windows 8. Press Windows key + X on your keyboard. Click System. Look under System > System type: There you will see if the installed operating system is 64 bit. Once you have determined that you have a 64 bit version of Windows installed, you will need to download and create a bootable of the installation.
Where can I find Windows 8.1 Home 64-bit download please? I have the Product Key, but not the disk. I have tried 8.1 Pro, but there is a Product Key mismatch.
UPDATE: Previously, Windows 7, Windows 8.0 and Windows 8.1 users needed to have either of those versions of Windows installed and activated in order to qualify for the free upgrade offer. For persons who needed to perform a clean install of Windows 10 from the outset, it was a two step process of first validating the machine through the upgrade ...
Windows 8.1. /. Install, upgrade, and activate. /. Download and install. When I try to download iso for Windows 8 I get:ErrorThere is a problem with your request. For help, visit the Microsoft Support contact page. Use message code 715-123130 and transaction ID.
Go to Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com) Scroll down to section Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) then choose Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) in the list box. Scroll down to the very bottom of the page then click Download. Choose the language of the ISO file then click Confirm.
With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more. When you reinstall it will pick up the Product Key and activate the system automatically. If it does not, follow these steps: