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The computer I plan on putting windows 8.1 on only has windows-xp, and all messed up.
I was going to do that 90 day trial.Better than having something I can't use.
I've tried doing the install already a few times,really need some steps.
Do I need to wipe the hard drive first?
If so how do I do that, because can't get internet or anything else on that one?
dan
Posted 2014-02-20T23:56:24.060
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1) No need to wipe the computer, you will be able to do that during the setup
2) When you download the ISO file you burn it to a DVD on another computer using something like nero, which will make the DVD bootable
3) You insert the newly booted DVD and select key that is specific to your BIOS to boot from it and follow the setup
TomEus
Posted 2014-02-20T23:56:24.060
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1) If the other computer has Windows 7 on it then you can burn a disc from Windows Explorer.
See this answer: https://superuser.com/a/137519/293112
2) You can do a custom install and wipe the computer during the Windows 8.x install.
vovel
Posted 2014-02-20T23:56:24.060
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Ill look at that some more.I've been hearing alot of bad stuff about people not being able to install right. – dan – 2014-02-21T02:49:21.680
Maybe if they're attempting to simply install Windows 8 over exisiting OS, but we're talking about a custom install (i.e., a clean install).
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/ss/windows-8-clean-install-part-1.htm
I've tried doing the install already a few times,really need some steps.What exactly happened? – VL-80 – 2014-02-21T00:03:28.553