Quick Answer: Can Windows 8 Be Downloaded for Free?
Contents Is Windows 8 Free? This Version of Windows Can Be Downloaded for Free, However a License to Activate It Can Not, and Microsoft No Longer Sell Them as...
Is Windows 8 Free? This version of Windows can be downloaded for free, however a license to activate it can not, and Microsoft no longer sell them as it has been superseded by the newer Windows 10. Owners of a license for this version of Windows could, for a time, upgrade to Windows 10 for free.
How can I install Windows 8 on my PC for free?
Step 1: Go to Microsoft’s page for upgrading to Windows 8 with a product key, then click on the light blue “Install Windows 8” button. Step 2: Launch the setup file (Windows8-Setup.exe) and enter your Windows 8 product key when prompted. Continue the setup process until it begins downloading Windows 8.
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How do I download and install Windows 8.1 for free?
Get the free update
The Store is no longer open for Windows 8, so you’ll need to download Windows 8.1 as a free update. Go to the Windows 8.1 download page and select your Windows edition. Select Confirm and follow the remaining prompts to begin the download.
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