Upgrading to Windows 8 Standard


  1. templar
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    Upgrading to Windows 8 Standard


    Hi folks,

    Sorry for the noobness, but I'm contemplating upgrading to Windows 8 Standard but don't want an OEM version but a version that is not tied to the motherboard. I've checked Amazon but they all seem OEM. Where can I purchase a retail version? Is this version now known as the Upgrade version, and can the Upgrade version be clean installed over Windows 7?

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  3. GEWB
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    Linux Mint / XP / Win7 Home, Pro, Ultimate / Win8.1 / Win10
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    You might try the sister site Windows Eight Forum:

    Windows 8 Forums

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  4. templar
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    Okay.
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