How to download a clean Windows 8 pro iso?

I want to remove all the lenovo bloatware, and install a clean window 8 copy.
The first step is to find a clean windows 8 iso. However, the windows setup or window upgrade assistant wouldn't allow me to download any windows copy.
How can I download a clean windows 8 iso? I assume the version I shall use for Windows 8 pro is en_windows_8_x64_dvd_915440.iso.
Thanks for sharing!

Have you tried doing the download on another computer, if one is available?
The only problem that might crop up is the clean copy you are trying to download maybe what is called a "retail" copy.  Your system has what is known as a "OEM" COA sticker on it.  I'm not sure about Windows 8, but back in the day of Windows XP you needed a OEM install disc in order to use a OEM key.
Also if your download source is from a torrent, it might not be so clean.  File shared copies aren't immune from having spyware or malware in them.  You might be better off just cleaning up the Lenovo bloatware on your present install.
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