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Does any of you guys know a way to get Windows 8.1 ''free'' or know a good deal for when christmas comes around ? 
I've already made another thread with a build that I'm almost certain I can get done for christmas time, so I'd like a cheap if not free way to get windows 8.1

Basically I'm gonna make everything new in my next rig, so I'd like to know :

Is there an easy way to install it from a disc without any OS already on, if so, can you tell me/Make a video to show ?

And is there a way to ''freely'' get it, and if so, How do I install on an SSD without any OS already installed.

Thanks for the help in advance. :D 

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No you can't get it free.

You can't even get it free through piracy, as non of them are stable/can be activated properly.

You can however get the ISO by doing this if you have a windows 8 key.  http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-download-windows-8.1-iso-file-using-your-windows-8-product-key/

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No you can't get it free.

You can't even get it free through piracy, as non of them are stable/can be activated properly.

You can however get the ISO by doing this if you have a windows 8 key.  http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-download-windows-8.1-iso-file-using-your-windows-8-product-key/

Also in regards to deals, it would be a good idea to tell us where you are from? update your profile with information + specs in sig, it helps allot.

Oh okay I see. I'm sorry @Matsy

Unfortunately I haven't thought of changing my profile, but I'll surely do it soon if that helps.

For now, I'm from Europe - Denmark to be more precise.. Either way I don't really mind where the deal is from, as long as it's cheaper, and has danish language as an option as installation.

Most likely I'd have to pay for it in Denmark to get the actual disc with Danish on it, but maybe if you see a deal around and it says 'Multiple languages' or something, can you check if Danish is one of them ? :) I'd appreciate it.

So far the cheapest I've found was about $100 for the disc in Denmark, which I find pretty pricey.

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the disc the "iso image" is free but the key is not 

 

you could try your friend or cousin or anybody who is in university if they have a spare key  :)

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i dont think you have to buy win 8.1, i have a win 8 laptop i got last december and i just went into the windows store and the free update to win 8.1 was right there.

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