Solved Question about Re-installing Windows 8.

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Oxygen

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Feb 23, 2014
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So if i plan to re-install windows 8, but the laptop had windows 7 on it before is there any way to get the download for windows 8.1?



Let me try to explain
  • The computer had windows 7 on it, If i re-format would it take me back to windows 7 or 8?
  • Where can i get the windows 8.1 download?
Thanks.
 

LastLight

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Jun 1, 2014
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something else you could consider is creating a disk image of your existing installation. then you could revert back easily. also, this is the legit method of upgrading to 8.1 from windows from an existing 8.0 installation: http://tinyurl.com/92bxels
 
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hamo

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Mar 30, 2014
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If you want , you can use both of them in same PC (dual boot installation) , You must install the older operating system first. HOW ?

Step by Step :
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/install-multiple-operating-system-multiboot#1TC=windows-7

OR

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2344-dual-boot-installation-windows-8-windows-7-vista.html


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LastLight

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Jun 1, 2014
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it may seem obvious to add, but make sure you do a data backup before you start trying to figure this out!
 
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