said by chachazz:quote:
Can I do a "clean" install? Yes, you can, but not using the Upgrade Assistant.
Instead, here's what you'll want to do to format the hard drive before installing Windows 8 Pro.
Step 1: Use the Upgrade Assistant to qualify the PC and pay the $40.
Step 2: When the "Install Windows 8" message appears, select "Install by creating media" to create a bootable USB flash drive or an .iso (a disk image) file.
Step 3: Wait for the Assistant to download the Windows 8 Pro installation package and create the bootable media or .iso file. The flash drive must be have 3GB or more of free space available.
Step 4: Burn the .iso file, if that's the path you chose, to a blank DVD.
Step 5: Use that USB drive or DVD to boot the PC.
Step 6: When you get to the screen in Setup that asks, "Which type of installation do you want?' choose "Custom."
Step 7: Select a disk partition for the OS in the next screen. At this point, you can create a new partition if there's enough space available, or reformat the drive.
Step 8: Continue with the installation of Windows 8 Pro.
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www.computerworld.com/s/ ··· Number=4Surely they must provide a Windows 8 key?
Just what I was hoping to here
Now the big question I will need to ask myself because of the great price and the fact that you can indeed do a clean install on an empty drive once you create the ISO from the upgrade assistant will it be an improvment over Windows 7?
From what I have read Windows 8 has nothing but improved as for as under the hood changes go. But can I get used to the new Metro Start menu and other UI changes?
My guess is I can