Install windows 8 on a laptop with Linux installed.
I have an Acer laptop with Linux ubuntu OS installed and I want to install windows 8. Someone told me that a download of the upgrade will not work because there is no windows operating system already installed. Can someone tell me what type of system should I buy?
You will need the full OEM System Builder License:
There is no full retail version of Windows 8. If you need a full version, you will need to purchase the Pro OEM Windows 8 of new eggs. To do this, install an own custom.
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Hey riri,.
Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community and we give the opportunity to help you.
According to the description, you have purchased a new laptop with Linux installed on it and I wanted to install Windows 7. To help you to propose measures to solve the problem, I would appreciate if you could answer the following question:
You want to install Windows 7 in dual boot with Linux or clean install Windows 7?
In case you want to uninstall Linux and I want to just install Windows 7, then you can follow this article.
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http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
Note: All data on the Linux partition will be deleted if you perform a clean installation of Windows 7. We recommend that you backup before formatting or installing Windows.
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