Problem installing Windows 8 on new machine

[monkey]

I have just assembled a new machine and wanted to install Windows 8 Pro on it. The machine has following Config:

Proc: AMD FX-4300
MoBo: Gigabyte 970A-DS3 (Rev. 3)
RAM: Corsair 4GB X 2
HDD: WD 500GB

While the installation went fine, the system became non-responsive when I started installing MoBo drivers and software. At this moment the HDD would work continously (HDD LED glows non-stop) and nothing else would happen on the screen. I have tried to re-install the OS but each time the system would hang in the similar fashion (sometime while updating the OS). Frustrated I removed Windows 8 completely and installed Windows 7. This time everything went smoothly and system was up and running. But since I want to use Windows 8.1 Pro I want to know why I am getting problems there. Should I skip installing anything from the MoBo DVD while installing?

Also is there any way I can download Windows 8.1 Pro .iso version using legit key?

 

[gameranand]

Yes there is a way to get 8.1 using Win 8 key.
Download the Windows 8.1 ISO using a Windows 8 key and some simple trickery

 

[monkey]

I have Windows 8.1 Pro and its key doesn't work with Windows 8.1.

 

[rijinpk1]

I have Windows 8.1 Pro and its key doesn't work with Windows 8.1.

typo windows 8 key does not work with windows 8.1 if you go for a clean install. but if you have a genuine key for windows 8, you can download windows 8.1 with that key from the link given by gameranand using simple trick.

 

[monkey]

Yeah, that was a typo...Also I have tried using the key to download 8.1 but the site doesn't accept it. Like I said keys of Windows 8 Pro are not being accepted to download ISO files of Windows 8.1

Anyways, I still want to understand why the original Windows 8 Pro I have is giving problem after installation while Windows 7 is working fine. Is there any fine-line I am missing?

 

[rijinpk1]

Yeah, that was a typo...Also I have tried using the key to download 8.1 but the site doesn't accept it. Like I said keys of Windows 8 Pro are not being accepted to download ISO files of Windows 8.1

did you follow as what the site says??

Anyways, I still want to understand why the original Windows 8 Pro I have is giving problem after installation while Windows 7 is working fine. Is there any fine-line I am missing?

what problems to be exact?

 

[monkey]

what problems to be exact?

I was talking about the problem wherein the system used to get into continuous loop (with HDD in constant load) whenever I tried to install any Utility form the MoBo DVD.

But now I have successfully installed the OS (without any MoBo Utility) and upgraded it to 8.1 Pro (via download through Windows Store). I am still trying to figure our how to get Windows 8.1 Pro the very first time I re-install the OS.