windows 8 clean install

Windows 8 Clean Install from Upgrade Disk to SSD with no Operating System
location: winsecrets.com - date: December 4, 2012
I'm about to build a new pc and would like to know if I need to buy a full version of Windows 8 or can I use the update version to do a clean install on a disk drive which does not contain any operating system? It was possible to install Windows 7 from an upgrade rather than having to buy the full version so can something similar be done with Windows 8 and still be legitimate within the licence agreement?
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Windows 8 clean install internet issue
location: 8forums.com - date: October 17, 2012
I just updated my Windows 7 computer to Windows 8 Pro RTM. Prior to updating my internet worked fine wired and wireless. Now Google chrome, and ie10 will not load any webpages. Metro apps (mail, store, maps etc ) all load correctly. I've tried wired and wireless connections. They both say they are connected but websites won't load. I also tried disabling and re-enabling and restarting. Nothing will allow it to work. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
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Windows 8 Clean Install
location: microsoft.com - date: March 19, 2013
Hello all,   I recently upgraded to a larger SSD on my laptop and when I re-installed Windows 8 I selected Clean Install instead of upgrade. I didn't realize that it was even an issue until I got all of my software re-installed, ITunes music downloaded, and items copied back to my desktop from my old SSD when the Activate Windows screen re-surfaced and wouldn't accept my CD Key. Is there a way to just insert my Windows 7 Disk and let Windows 8 know that this is what I had upgraded from or do I need to re-format my drive, re-install Win7 then upgrade it to Win8?   Thank you all for your thoughts! James
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Windows 8 clean install crashes on first screen
location: 8forums.com - date: February 16, 2013
After BIOS page passes, it loads for 10 seconds and crashes. Error screen disappears too quickly so can't take note. This is a new laptop. Have tried 64 bit Windows 8 ISO and from Flashdisk. LENOVO IdeaPad V480 161
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Windows 8 clean install stuck at 1%
location: microsoft.com - date: February 1, 2013
Original Title: wiindows 8 clean install   Well, after 3 tries with windows 8 upgrade I decided to try a clean install. Well I started at 11:30 this morning and am only at 33% and it's 3:09PM. It's taking roughly 15 minutes per 1%. Tell me this is normal for a 1.5 g sata drive???????? TIA
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Using a pirated version of Windows 7 can I do a Windows 8 Clean Install to get legit?
location: microsoft.com - date: October 28, 2012
Hi, I know I shouldn't really mention this here, but I'm currently running a pirated copy of Windows 7 and I want to upgrade to a legitimate version of Windows 8 Pro. If I buy it from the MS website for NZ$49.99, am I able to use the downloadable ISO to perform a clean install on my system. I've heard people having problems with clean installs when it comes to activating them it says that the key is only valid for upgrades not full installs. I'd rather fully clear my system of the pirated software rather than install legit on top of pirate. Thanks
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windows 8 clean install error 0xc0000001 on a new acer laptop
location: microsoft.com - date: December 13, 2012
hi  i have done clean install of windows 8 (downloaded online after purchasing upgrade for rs 699) 
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Windows 8 Clean Install IRQL Error
location: microsoft.com - date: December 9, 2012
I have an Acer Aspire M3450 8-core AMD system. I have upgraded the video card and installed 2 additional SSD drives. The native HDD is a 1TB 5400 RPM drive. 
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Windows 8 Clean install failing to update through Windows Update and Activation fails!
location: microsoft.com - date: November 1, 2012
I had windows installed on my computer, ran the upgrade wizard, and received my licence key.
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Windows 8 clean install: Time and date are set correctly but don't display correctly in the System Tray.
location: microsoft.com - date: December 3, 2012
Right now the System Tray clock incorrectly shows as 9:07pm Sunday Dec 2 (and continuously stays at this time and date). When you click on it, the popup shows the correct time and date which is Monday Dec 3 at 11:07 am but the Tray clock still displays the incorrect info.  Obviously a bug but nobody else seems to be reporting this problem.
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