Where Can I downlaod and Cleanly Install Windows 8 on my Sony VAIO SVE1513M1EW

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  1. Warrior1995

    Warrior1995 MDL Novice

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    Hi Tito,

    if the laptop came with Win 8 English UK installed, if we do a clean install of exactly the same version except for English US, would the activation still be valid?

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  2. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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    Obviously.

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  3. Warrior1995

    Warrior1995 MDL Novice

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    But they seem to be two different iso's en_windows_8_x64_dvd_915440.iso and en-gb_windows_8_x64_dvd_915412.iso
     
  4. Warrior1995

    Warrior1995 MDL Novice

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    After some research, I learned that the Laptop will be shipped to the UK with win 8 coresinglanguage . Now I've got loads of questions.

    1) so basically, I need to convert 915440.iso to coresinglelanguage-en-uk.iso ?

    2) The steps would be first to apply en_windows_8_x64_dvd_915440.isoWin_8_x64_Dell-PRO_CSL.svf on 915440.iso to get coresinglelanguage?

    3) Then follow BROT's guide to make it en-UK? Where to download en-uk-lp.cab?

    4) Is this image specific to Dell at this stage? would it work for SONY?

    5) Would it be possible to put existing component guides together in a logical order so that many can easily follow?

    Many thanks.
     
  5. Tito

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  6. Warrior1995

    Warrior1995 MDL Novice

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    Fantastic. Good to know that Activation isn't language specific. There is no need to be obsessed with en-Gb then.
     
  7. Tito

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    Actually activation is language specific in case of Windows 8 Country Specific (China Edition) and some Server editions. But this info isn't applicable for your case.

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  8. mariusnet

    mariusnet MDL Novice

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    hi,
    i have tried to download the clean windows 8 iso and the links are not working anymore
    is there any other link where i can get a clean retail windows 8 iso please?
    i woulld like to reinstall my Sony Vaio SWE1512 laptop
    thank you
     
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