How to Install Windows 8 [ With ScreenShots ]

Hello Friends,

 Now I'm show you how to install Windows 8.

Tip: 

• Backup Your Important Data: So the first thing to do, if you can, is to backup whatever data you'd like to keep like your saved documents, downloaded music and videos, etc.
• Disconnect Unnecessary Hardware: Windows 8 should install fine with all of your hardware connected, internal and external, but if you run in to trouble, or have had trouble installing Windows on this computer before, removing unnecessary internal components (if you have a desktop) and disconnecting USB and other external devices should help.

 

First of all Go to Microsoft's Web site and download Windows 8 ISO image of 2.5 GB

 

 

>Boot From the Windows 8 Installation Media

 

 

you'll need to boot your computer from whatever installation source you happen to be using: either a DVD disc or a flash drive.

 

>Wait for the Windows 8 Installation Files to Load

 

 

You'll know that the Windows 8 setup process is starting properly if you see the Windows 8 splash screen as shown above. 

 

> Choose Language, Time, and Other Preferences 

 

 

Choose the Language to install, the Time and currency format, and the Keyboard or input methodthat you'd prefer to use in Windows 8 and throughout the Windows 8 clean install.

Once your options are selected, click or touch Next.

>Click Install Now

Click or touch the Install now button in the middle of the screen, right under the Windows 8 logo.

This will get the Windows 8 installation process underway.

 >Wait for Windows 8 Setup to Begin

 

> Enter Your Windows 8 Product Key

 

 

Here is where you enter your product key, the 25-digit code you received when you purchased Windows 8. You do not need to enter the dashes that are probably shown as part of your product key.

 

>Accept the Windows 8 Software License Agreement 

 

 

The next screen you encounter will be the Microsoft Software License Agreement page, which is essentially a giant text box containing the license terms for the edition of Windows 8 you're installing. 

 

>Choose the Custom Installation Method 

 

 

The next screen presents you with an important question: Which type of installation do you want?. You have two options: Upgrade and Custom.

Click on, or touch, Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).

>Show the Windows 8 Advanced Drive Options

 

 On the Where do you want to install Windows? screen you'll see a list of all the partitions that Windows 8 sees on the computer.

 

Windows 8 Setup considers partition management an advanced task so before we can remove any partitions, you'll have to touch or click on Drive options (advanced).

 

>Delete the Partition You Plan on Installing Windows 8 Onto 

 

 

 

Now that you have access to the full range of partition management options, you can delete any partitions from your hard drive that are used by the currently installed operating system. 

 

Warning: If you have multiple hard drives and/or multiple partitions on any of your drives, make sure you're deleting the correct partition(s). Many people have second hard drives or partitions that they use for backup. That's not a drive you want to be deleting. 

 

>Choose a Physical Location to Install Windows 8 

 

 

 

Select the appropriate unallocated space to install Windows 8 onto and then click or touch Next. 

 

>Wait While Windows 8 is Installed 

 

 

This step is the most time consuming of them all. Depending on your computer specifications, this process could take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, possibly more on slower computers.

 

>Restart Your Computer  

 

 

 

 Now that your computer has restarted, Windows 8 can continue installing.

 

>Wait for Windows 8 Setup to Install Hardware

 

 

 

>Once this stage has finished, you will be greeted with the following screen

 

 

Select your preferred colour scheme for Metro, and then name your computer. The PC name is used to identify the computer on local networks and ideally should be named so that other users your network can identify who the computer belongs to. Then click "next" to proceed.

 

>You will then be greeted with the following window

 

 

At this point you can specify the final settings required in the configuration of your new Windows installation. You can either choose "use express settings" or click "customize" to change the express settings.

If you are unsure, it is best to choose the first option. The installer will then configure the final settings and move onto the next step. 

 

>The next step asks you if you wish to sign into your PC using a Windows Live account

 

 

Signing in using your Windows Live account also offers Windows 8 users additional benefits like the ability to download additional apps from the Windows Store and automatic synchronization of all your Windows 8 computers so they look and feel the same regardless of which one you're using.

Note: Your Windows Live ID also becomes your username for Windows 8 Release Preview, and uses your Windows Live ID password to log in.

 

>Enter your Windows Live ID, and click "next" to Continue.

 

 

 

>Windows 8 will then complete its final Configuration.

 

 

 

>Once complete, it will then boot into Windows for first time, as below.

 

 

Installation is now complete, and you can enjoy your new OS and begin exploring its features.

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Screenshot of Windows 8 installation [ In this step choose the language, time and currency format, and choose Keyboard or Input method.] - See more at: http://www.trickslab.net/2012/11/how-to-install-windows-8-with.html#sthash.q5R83zmL.dpuf

Screenshot of Windows 8 installation [ In this step choose the language, time and currency format, and choose Keyboard or Input method.] - See more at: http://www.trickslab.net/2012/11/how-to-install-windows-8-with.html#sthash.q5R83zmL.dpuf