is there a product key for windows 8 when I buy the box?

I plan to purchase Windows 8 in the box, but I want to create an ISO image of Windows 7 complete edition in case I don't like Windows 8. When I read some of what Microsoft says about this page: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only, I looked down where it says make a backup of everything what you keep, which included creating a iso backup of your operating system. In conclusion, I want to create a backup of WIndows 7 first of all as an ISO, then install WIndows 8 with the product key without needing a disk.

If your computer is pre-installed with Windows 7, you'll need create the system image, no not one. ISO:

http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-Windows-7/

Additional instructions:

The upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8

Yes, there is a map product key located inside the box:

Here, he is on the right.

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