How to install Windows 8

Click here to Step 1

Step 11 

You will notice that you have 3 partitions. Partition 1 is system reserved. Leave this partition alone. Partition 2 is 30 GB primary partition that was created in the last step. 

The third partition is unallocated which means it is not being used. You can however format it and use it as a second storage drive.

This can be done after windows installation is finished so I will leave it for now.

Choose partition 2 (Primary Partition). This is where I will install Windows 8. Click next to continue.

Step 12 

At this stage Windows starts to copy files to your hard drive and begins the installation. This process might take a few minutes depending on your computer specification. Now is a good time to grab yourself a coffee.

Step 13 

When all the necessary files are copied Windows 8 will automatically restart as shown.

Step 14

You will go through various progress bar and information messages as shown on the following images. Windows might restart automatically second time.

Step 15 

You are now presented with "Let's go through a few basics" screen. It will automatically select personalize option.

Step 16 

Choose your PC name and personalize the color.

Step 17 

Here you can choose express settings or choose customize. I will choose customize to make further customization.

Step 18 

Choose Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices.

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How to install Windows 8 in PC or Laptop

Windows 8 is Microsoft's latest operating system which is completely redesigned and It moves away from the traditional interface to a completely new interface known as Metro User Interface.

Windows 8 and its variation RT works across multiple architectures and has been optimized for touch screen and so it will work on Intel based PCs or an ARM based tablet. 

This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to install Windows 8 and you can follow this guide if you have Windows 8 basic edition or any other version as the steps are very similar.

The best way to install Windows 8 is to do a clean install and for you start the installation process I recommend that you check Windows 8 System Requirements to ensure that your hardware is supported by Windows 8. If you don't have Windows 8 drivers for all your hardware, it is a good idea to download all the drivers from the hardware manufacturers web site and save all the necessary drivers on a CD/DVD or a USB drive before you start the installation.

In order to boot from the DVD you need to set the boot sequence. Look for the boot sequence under your BIOS setup and make sure that the first boot device is set to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.

Step 1
Place Windows 8 DVD in your dvd-rom drive and start your PC and Windows 8 will start to boot up and you will get the screen with a rotating progress bar.

Step 2
The next screen allows you to setup your language, time and currency format, keyboard or input method. Choose your required settings and click next to continue.

Step 3
The next screen allows you to install or repair Windows 8 and Since we are doing a clean install we will click on "install now".

Step 4
And then setup process will be starts.

Step 5
At this stage you need to type your product key that came with your copy of Windows 8. Click next once you have entered the product key correctly.

Step 6
Read the license terms and tick I accept license terms and then click next to continue.

Step 7
Choose the type of installation you want and since you are doing a clean install you need to click on custom.

Step 8
Choose where you would like to install Windows 8. If you have one hard drive you will get an option similar to the image below. You can click next to continue then go to step 12.

If you have more than one drive or partition then you need to select the appropriate drive and click next. At this stage you can go to step 12.

If you want to partition a large drive then do not click next. Go to step 9.

Step 9
If you want to partition an existing drive then click new. Choose the size of the partition and click apply.

Step 10
Click OK to create the partition. Windows will create additional system partition which you don't have to worry about.

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