Running Windows 8 on a Mac

I intend to migrate my apps Microsoft PC (Visio, Project, etc.) from my PC to my Mac using Parallels Desktop in which I can install a number of virtual machines.  One of them would be Windows 8 or 8.1.  However, it seems that I can't install one of these unless I'm already using a Windows operating system version (XP, Vista, 7 etc.) which I am not.  How can I purchase a stand-alone copy of Windows 8/8.1, with product key, for installation on a Mac under OS x and Parallels Desktop?    I find that I can just buy a copy of Windows 8 with the product key.  Any help much appreciated

You can buy Windows 8.1 on DVD at the following link:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/CategoryID.62684800?WT.mc_id=WOL_Buy

If your Mac has a DVD drive, you will need to use the upgrade to 8.1 Windows Assistant on a PC running Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 to facilitate the upload the. ISO file that you can use to install Windows 8.1 in a Parallels virtual machine.

To learn more:

http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/06/part-1-how-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

then:

http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/07/part-2-How-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

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