Upgrade your system with Windows 10 from scratch.
Upgrade your system with Windows 10 from scratch.
You're planning to assemble your first PC and are considering using Windows 8 or 8.1 for installation. It's possible to purchase a Windows 8/8.1 license and use it during the setup process. Yes, you could boot from an USB drive containing the ISO file and perform a fresh installation. The system would recognize the new install as a clean setup since it's using a different OS version.
Purchasing a Windows 8 license requires installation and a free upgrade. Windows 7 offers the lowest cost, so opt for that and upgrade. Note: If you boot from USB and see the installer, proceed; otherwise Microsoft may provide a linking tool.
Yes, you can download a Windows 7 ISO onto a USB drive, install it on your PC, and during installation you’ll be asked to enter the product license information.