Where can I download a windows 8.1 standard 64 bit iso?

[wolfguy18]

My friend bought a windows 8.1 key from microsoft so when his new motherboard + cpu arrives he can just install windows. But I cannot find a iso on google? any support would be appreciated

 

[USAFRet]

Bought directly from MS, there should be a download location included.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1/productID.288401200

 

[wolfguy18]

Bought directly from MS, there should be a download location included.

The download was for like opening in windows 7. Not an iso.

 

[wolfguy18]

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1/productID.288401200

Not sure how this helps as theres no download link but ok I guess....

 

[USAFRet]

Bought directly from MS, there should be a download location included.

The download was for like opening in windows 7. Not an iso.

Right. It was an exe of some sort?
Start the exe process from a Windows 7 PC, of the same bit level you want to end up with (64bit or 32bit)
Early, there should be an option to "Install now" "Install later via media" and "Install from desktop"

Choose 'Install later via media'
This will allow you to create a DVD or USB install.

 

[wolfguy18]

Windows 10 - preview free - may have bugs
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-iso

ONCE AGAIN not sure how this helps. He is going to be doing video editing and gaming and probabbly dosen't want a glitchy beta. Also probabbly dosen't want to hear "Oh yeah I know you spent $150 on windows 8 but you bassicaly flushed your cash down the toilet, now spend $400 to keep using your current os"

 

[wolfguy18]

Bought directly from MS, there should be a download location included.

The download was for like opening in windows 7. Not an iso.

Right. It was an exe of some sort?
Start the exe process from a Windows 7 PC, of the same bit level you want to end up with (64bit or 32bit)
Early, there should be an option to "Install now" "Install later via media" and "Install from desktop"

Choose 'Install later via media'
This will allow you to create a DVD or USB install.

Ah, ok I will take a look, thanks

 

[USAFRet]

This is what you're looking for:

 

[kevin82485]

I know this thread is old, but it is a top hit on Google, so others will likely click this looking for an answer.

To download Windows 8.1 if you have a valid key you can download it from here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

You need to have your product key ready to begin the download. It will allow you to download as an iso and burn to DVD if you want.

 

[USAFRet]

I know this thread is old, but it is a top hit on Google, so others will likely click this looking for an answer.

To download Windows 8.1 if you have a valid key you can download it from here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

You need to have your product key ready to begin the download. It will allow you to download as an iso and burn to DVD if you want.

Also, from here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Which is newer than the above responses.

 

[brianlmerritt]

Microsoft made it really easy these days! http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media