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Oh no, I got it wrong!

Oh no, I got it wrong!

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IamPiggy
Member
242
09-04-2016, 05:56 AM
#1
I recently purchased Windows 8.1 for my new PC build and I’m sure I mistakenly bought the update—it’s only 4.9GB. Check it out here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Window...indows+8.1 I’m hoping I got the right version.
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IamPiggy
09-04-2016, 05:56 AM #1

I recently purchased Windows 8.1 for my new PC build and I’m sure I mistakenly bought the update—it’s only 4.9GB. Check it out here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Window...indows+8.1 I’m hoping I got the right version.

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Bruh_Denied_
Member
73
09-05-2016, 11:13 PM
#2
appears to be the complete version...
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Bruh_Denied_
09-05-2016, 11:13 PM #2

appears to be the complete version...

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Cherrie24
Member
179
09-25-2016, 01:09 PM
#3
The interface displays a standard Windows 8.1 version, indicating you may have selected the incorrect edition.
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Cherrie24
09-25-2016, 01:09 PM #3

The interface displays a standard Windows 8.1 version, indicating you may have selected the incorrect edition.

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Senshi_
Member
197
09-25-2016, 02:17 PM
#4
It looks like the installation files or ISO are just 4.9 GB, which is typical. Even the W7 ISO usually fits within about 4 GB.
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Senshi_
09-25-2016, 02:17 PM #4

It looks like the installation files or ISO are just 4.9 GB, which is typical. Even the W7 ISO usually fits within about 4 GB.

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TreeDy_
Junior Member
14
09-25-2016, 08:49 PM
#5
Windows doesn't release updates like DLCs for EA or Ubisoft; you own the original version.
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TreeDy_
09-25-2016, 08:49 PM #5

Windows doesn't release updates like DLCs for EA or Ubisoft; you own the original version.

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PerdyPotatoes
Member
145
09-25-2016, 09:27 PM
#6
It seems the file size is actually 4.9GB, not 20GB. You might have confused the numbers.
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PerdyPotatoes
09-25-2016, 09:27 PM #6

It seems the file size is actually 4.9GB, not 20GB. You might have confused the numbers.

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echy22
Junior Member
20
09-26-2016, 03:47 AM
#7
Only 4.9GB is a big amount for a Windows install! The complete version is definitely available. The download size doesn’t decide whether it’s an upgrade or full—both product keys are accepted. You’ll just notice if it won’t activate. I think there aren’t any 'Upgrade' versions for 8.1, just for 8. You should be okay.
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echy22
09-26-2016, 03:47 AM #7

Only 4.9GB is a big amount for a Windows install! The complete version is definitely available. The download size doesn’t decide whether it’s an upgrade or full—both product keys are accepted. You’ll just notice if it won’t activate. I think there aren’t any 'Upgrade' versions for 8.1, just for 8. You should be okay.

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Velizar06
Posting Freak
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10-05-2016, 11:07 AM
#8
Compression. The install package is significantly reduced in size, requiring roughly 20GB after extraction and feature installation.
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Velizar06
10-05-2016, 11:07 AM #8

Compression. The install package is significantly reduced in size, requiring roughly 20GB after extraction and feature installation.

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puglover223
Member
63
10-06-2016, 03:13 PM
#9
You purchased the Windows 8.1 version, not the professional one. If you opted for the Professional, it's called "Windows 8.1 Pro Full Edition."
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puglover223
10-06-2016, 03:13 PM #9

You purchased the Windows 8.1 version, not the professional one. If you opted for the Professional, it's called "Windows 8.1 Pro Full Edition."

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xFqtal_
Senior Member
670
10-10-2016, 07:45 PM
#10
Understood. It uses 20GB when not compressed, so you won’t have to download anything else.
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xFqtal_
10-10-2016, 07:45 PM #10

Understood. It uses 20GB when not compressed, so you won’t have to download anything else.

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