When it comes to installing Windows 8 refurbished computer, you have two options: Upgrade your existing version of Windows to Windows 8 Consumer Preview Install Windows 8 directly from refurbished servers Consumer Preview alongside your existing version of Windows This article will focus on the second option and is written with the assumption that you already have Windows 7 or Vista installed on your computer purchased from any of the refurbished product sellers. I must warn you that you follow the steps outlined in both the video and article at your own risk and I take no responsibility for any damage caused. There are 3 stages: Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview Partition Hard Disk Install Windows 8 Consumer Preview Stage 1 – Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview You are going to need to download the ISO image file of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. To find out which version you need to go to: “Start” -> Right Hand Click “Computer” -> “Properties” Under the “System type” information you will see either 32 bit or 64 bit. From the download page, you will also need to make a note of the product key (you will need this later). Stage 2 – Partition Hard Disk Before proceeding with this stage, it is highly recommended that you backup your data.