Accessing Your Windows 8 Download
Navigate to the account area in the upper right section of our homepage. Hover over Profile to view a dropdown menu.
Click on Downloads where you will find the option to download the Windows 8 .iso file.
Reminder: An .iso file is a complete digital copy of what would be on a physical installation disc, compressed into a single file for your convenience.
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In our Downloads page, you can select your preferred language and download server including Microsoft, Google Drive, Mega, MediaFire, or Dropbox.
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To ensure your download was successful, follow these steps:
- Install the 7-Zip software from here.
- Right-click the downloaded Windows 8 .iso file and choose 7-Zip > CRC-SHA > SHA-256.
- Allow a moment for the process to complete, which will vary based on the file size.
- Finally, compare the SHA-256 hash obtained with the one listed on our site to verify the file's integrity.
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