Does Windows 8 support upgrading from a clean install. For example, buying the upgrade key and entering it on a clear install?
Or is it functionally necissary to have the version you are upgrading from installed on the computer.
The former was the case with Windows 7, but I recal Windows 2000 needed the an installed copy before an update would proceed.
I currently have a linux setup and I have the liceanse for Windows 7, but I don't want to have to downoad two 4 GB isos.
Answer
Yes.
Selecting Nothing when the upgrade assistant asks you to choose what to keep will let you do a clean install.
The upgrade assistant will then let you download the ISO file which contains the Windows 8 installer. You can burn the ISO file to a DVD or create a bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 8.
Also, you can use the Windows Upgrade Assistant to buy an upgrade license on one PC and use the product key on a different PC.
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