Replace Zorin 9 OS with Windows 8.1 OS

I have an opportunity to purchase a HP TOUCHSMART 15-D069WM, 15.6" Intel [email protected] GHz, 6 GB, 500 GB for a reasonable price.  However it has Zorin 9 OS.  How can I replace the OS with Windows 8.1  I have the retail Windows 8.1 discs.

Hi,
Please start from step #2 of the following article:
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/clean-install
more reading:
   http://www.howtogeek.com/187525/how-to-perform-a-clean-install-of-windows-8.1-with-a-windows-8-key/
Regards.
BH
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