http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media
The creation tool does not specify if the download is the retail or OEM version. You are not supposed to be able to buy the OEM version, also known as System Builder Edition, but some stores including Amazon sell them. Basically, this OEM version means you are a IT professional so if there are problems with the installation, you may not call Microsoft for help including if the product key does not work. Therefore, the OEM version is slightly cheaper than the retail version as seen on Amazon. I have installed hundreds if not thousands of Windows that go way back to Windows 95. I have always used the OEM version without any problems.
I installed it as a test. It is Windows 8.1 Update 1.
If you choose to create the ISO instead of burning it into a USB flash drive, it will create an ISO file as intended. If you want to burn this ISO file afterwards, use this tool called Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
Even though it says Windows 7 in its name, it works fine with Windows 8 ISOs.
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