Retail Question - Win 8 Pro - Obtaining and Licenses

The responses I've read through appear to be as late as 8/2013. It is now 2/2014.
I am performing a new system build (New SSD, pre-existing CPU/MOBO). I want a complete/full retail version of Win 8 Pro. I believe my current installation is corrupt and do not wish to migrate the corruption to the new platform. I also want a full
box set for Win 8 Pro with current drivers, pre-installed features/functions, etc. available. Q: Is there a full retail version NOW available for purchase of Windows 8 Professional?
I am performing a new system build (brand new and designated as HTPC for my home). I want a complete/full retail version of Win 8 Home for the build of the new platform. Q: Is there a full retail version of NOW available for purchase of Windows 8 Home?
In both cases, the installations shall be used to permit access by the new HTPC, current Win 7 Home Laptop, tablet and other devices including BluRay Players. The Win 8 Pro is needed as a fresh install in order to provide support for the multiple devices,
as a learning platform, as a platform to access two 4TB drives along with extensive personal content and data (BitLocker Encrypted).
Please advise if the versions of the product are for sale and if so where.
Thank you.
Jim - Mastiffs are the greatest!

Thank you for the response and link. Unfortunately, the following statement is blaringly obvious once you follow it.
Important: Windows 8.1 Pro full version is for Windows 7 users only.
Please provide a location where there are no stipulations for the full version, or the use of a system builder version (OEM).
I would prefer to acquire the product as a complete set, without having to use it on a new build with no prior OS installed; rather than have to first have a license for XP, Visa or Windows 7. In both questions above, I indicated it was a
new system build.
Does MS not provide a version of the OS for new home-build units? Is it completely restricted to only prior license holders of the product?
Jim - Mastiffs are the greatest!

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Hello bigbobber,
If you have issue in using Windows 8.1 Pro in the software parallels in MAC?
About this issue, it is recommended to contact the related parallels support.
About the license issue, please read the following article about Buyer’s Guide and Microsoft software license agreement windows 8.1.
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/windows8-1.aspx
It is recommended to contact the phone support if you have license issue.
Best regards,
Fangzhou CHEN
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