How to install Windows 8 ?

Thw windows 8 is the new OS from microsoft and it has already created waves in the technology market with its ‘quirky’ design , live plates(from its mobile OS) and has sparked of a revolution in the laptop pc market -introduction of tablet-cum-pc.

So in order to to install this version of windows follow the step-by-step guide

Step 1 - Place Windows 8 DVD in your dvd-rom drive and start your PC. Windows 8 will start to boot up.

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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.

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Step 3 - The next screen asks you to install or repair Windows 8. Click install now.

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Step 4 - The setup process starts.

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Step 5 - Now, type your product key and click next.

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Step 6 - Read the license terms and tick I accept license terms and click next.

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Step 7 - Click on custom installation.

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Step 8 - Choose where you would like to install Windows 8.

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

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Step 10 - Click OK to create the partition.

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Step 11 - Choose partition 2 (Primary Partition).Click next to continue.

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Step 12 - Now,Windows starts to copy files to your hard drive and begins the installation.

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Step 13 - When all the essential files are copied ,Windows 8 will automatically restart.

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Step 14 - You will go through various progress bar and information messages as shown on the following images. Windows might restart automatically second time.

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Step 15 - You are now presented with “Let’s go through a few basics” screen. It will automatically select personalize option.

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Step 16 - Choose your PC name and personalize the color.

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Step 17 - Here you can choose express settings or choose customize. I will choose customize to make further customization.

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Step 18 - Choose Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices.

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Step 19 - Help protect and update your PC. Choose your preferred option and click next.

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Step 20 - Send Microsoft info to help make Windows and apps better. Choose your preferred options or leave the default settings. Click next to continue.

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Step 21 - Check online for solutions to problem. Choose your preferred options or leave the default settings. Click next to continue.

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Step 22 - Sign in to your PC.

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Step 23 - Sign up for a new email address (follow this step only if you dont have a microsoft account)

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Step 24 - Click local account

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Step 25 - Choose a local user name and password. Choose finish to continue.

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Step 26 - Now,Windows starts to finalize your settings.

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 Congrats! You can now personalize the windows 8 according to your preferences .

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