How To Install Windows 8

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In this guide I will cover the installation of Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview 64-bit from a installation image. The installation of 32-bit and 64-bit are the same as this guide. I will try to explain certain options and provide helpful hints along the way, so rather than just following the guide, you can understand the reasoning behind the decisions

Step 1:The first thing you should do is head to http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5330-windows-8-release-preview.htmland download the installation image for your chosen architecture. The image used in the creation of this guide is the64-bit (x64) ISO.

Step 2:Using your disc burning software, burn the .iso you downloaded to a DVD.

Step 3:Before you go any further, ensure all important data is backed up in case of data loss on your drives. This guide assumes you have media backups of your hard drives and you are safe to proceed.

Warning: Installing another operating system without first ensuring you have backups of your current files and operating system is a big risk. If you have no data to lose or you’ve backed up important data, you’re ready to proceed. YOU are responsible if you lose data.

Disclaimer: It goes without saying, that neither me or TechSpot accept any liability or responsibility for any errors or damages made to your computer during, or after installing this operating system. It is up to the user to ensure proper backups are made of important documents and files.

Step 4:Ensure you have a network cable connected, restart your computer, and boot from the DVD drive.

Step 5:The DVD will begin to load up, and you'll be presented by the following screen as the installer starts.

Windows 8 release preview

Step 6:Once loaded you will see the following screen.

Select your location, keyboard and regional language settings as required and click "next" to continue and you'll

see the following box:

Select your location, keyboard and regional language settings as required and click "next" to continue and you'll see the following box:

Step 7:You'll then be asked to provide the product key to activate Windows.

Enter the product key as written in the screenshot above. For the sake of clarity, the product key is TK8TP-9JN6P-7X7WW-RFFTV-B7QPF for both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Once you have entered the product key, click "next" to continue to the next step.

Step 8:Before you can proceed with the setup any further you're required to accept Microsoft's license terms, as below.

Read the terms, and once you're happy, tick the "I accept the license terms" box, and click "next" to continue to the next step.

Step 9:You will be greeted with the following screen.

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

Step 13:You will then be greeted with the following window.

Step 14:The next step asks you if you wish to sign into your PC using a Windows Live account.

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

Step 11:Windows setup will then begin to install Windows 8 Release Preview to the hard drive, and will work through several stages as detailed below.

Step 12:Once complete, it will reboot again and setup the computers devices and finalize the installation, as below.

Step 10:The setup will then continue and start the disk manager as below.

You will then be asked for your password for your Windows Live account. Click "next" to continue.

Step 15:Windows 8 Release Preview will then complete its final configuration.

Step 15:Windows 8 Release Preview will then complete its final configuration.

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

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

features.

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