See the video tutorial below or @ http://youtu.be/zkzVP8jkqUw
In our previous tutorial, we explained https://www.hovatek.com/blog/how-to-install-windows-7-with-and-without-the-operating-system-cd-dvd/ . Today, we’ll be treating how to install windows 8 with and without the Operating System CD / DVD.
Requirements
- Windows 8 DVD OR ISO file (See https://www.hovatek.com/blog/how-to-install-windows-7-with-and-without-the-operating-system-cd-dvd/ )
- PC
Procedure
Insert the Windows 8 DVD into the DVD drive or connect the bootable USD drive (containing the OS files) to the PC then shutdown
Boot the PC. If prompted to press any key to boot from CD/DVD, tap any key
Windows will start loading files
Select the language to install, Time and currency format then Keyboard layout. Set all to United States (US) if you’re not sure what to select then click “Next”
Click “Install Now” Windows will begin Setup
Enter your product key to activate Windows then click “Next”
Tick “I accept licence terms” then click “Next”
Click “Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced)”
Highlight the partition you wish to install Windows to
If you wish to format, click “Drive options (Advanced)” then click Format else, just click “Next”
Windows should start installing, don’t touch anything (even if it restarts). Just wait till it gets to the next step
Type the preferred name of your PC and the color scheme you wish to use then click “Next”
Choose your preferred settings. If not certain what to choose, click “Use Express Settings”
If you wish to sign in with your Microsoft account, supply your details, else, click “Sign in without a Microsoft account” to skip
Click “Local account”
Supply your preferred PC details then click “Finish”
Windows will proceed with completing setup. While setup is being completed, you’ll be presented with an Intro slide show. We recommend that you pay attention to it
Congratulations! Windows 8 is setup
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