Buying Windows 8.1 OEM online version

JPower83

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I want to purchase Windows 8.1 OEM download version for the computer I just built and install it without using a CD/DVD. I know I can use a USB Flash drive but can't work out where I purchase the license and download the iso from??

Thanks
 
Unfortunately, MS is a PITA and refuse to release 8/8.1 ISOs without a retail key.

However, you can get the hashes out of MSDN, then use them to verify an ISO found elsewhere is unmodified: http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/downloads/#FileId=54341

For the key a typical System Builder OEM disc pack from Newegg/Amazon etc. Any random website is almost certainly either a scam or piracy.
 
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JPower83

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sigh. thanks ok so say I have a copy of windows 8.1 on disc and an external dvd drive how do I then just purchase a product key? I want to get it up and running tonight so was hoping I dont have to wait for something to arrive in the post you see.
 

JPower83

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Right cheers I got it, I may just download the full version and install it as I need to get it going tonight. Can I use a 120GB USB HDD for the .iso file?
 
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