Is it possible to upgrade from a clean install in Windows 8?

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Published on 2012-10-29T10:55:15Z Indexed on 2012/10/29 11:05 UTC
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Does Windows 8 support upgrading from a clean install. For example, buying the upgrade key and entering it on a clear install?

Or is it functionally necissary to have the version you are upgrading from installed on the computer.

The former was the case with Windows 7, but I recal Windows 2000 needed the an installed copy before an update would proceed.

I currently have a linux setup and I have the liceanse for Windows 7, but I don't want to have to downoad two 4 GB isos.

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