Installing Window 8.1 On a New Build

[WheresWilmo]

How do I install Window 8.1 on a completely new computer build? I plan to buy the student version from Microsoft to save some money. Here's the link.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1-Pro-Student/productID.288769600?Icid=WindowsCat_3up_1_Students_021904

However, the website says this is only for Windows 7 users. Can I install this version on a new build? If not, what should I buy. Thanks for any help.

 

[Ketchup]

I have never seen that, since they provide a link to the one that is actually the upgrade. But don't put anything past Microsoft. I know years ago I had a Windows 98 upgrade disk, but I could do a fresh install as long as I put my 95 disk in when it asked.

But who know what they are doing now.

If you don't have 7, you may just want to throw in a little more and get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832416776

and have no worries.

 

[ViRGE]

The full retail versions of Windows can be used to do a clean install or an upgrade install. So this is a notification that if you intend to do an upgrade install, you can only upgrade install over Windows 7.

As this appears to be identical to the regular retail version (just cheaper for students), you do not need a previous installation to do a clean install.