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Upgrade to Windows 8 - Microsoft Windows
Get answers to questions about upgrading to Windows 8, including system requirements, how to purchase, and what files, settings, and apps you can keep.
How to download Windows 8 - Microsoft Windows
Learn how to download Windows 8. Get the free Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant—it’ll tell you if your PC can run Windows 8 and walk you through each step.
Windows XP users are unable to download and burn an ISO to a DVD or USB drive for Windows 8 media
Describes what Windows XP customers can do to obtain backup media for Windows 8.
How to create Windows 8 installation media on Windows XP - Microsoft Community
I want to create a Windows 8 installation disk, either on a USB or DVD. But I don’t see an option to create a USB or DVD setup disk if I download Windows 8 from my Windows XP PC.
How to re-download of the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade as it has blank screen - Microsoft Community
I paid for a Windows 8 PRO upgrade to my ACER 5100 Win 7 PC. Downloaded OK and download checked OK. Ran Install, keeping existing APPS and settings (This may have been my mistake!), Install took over