How do you install Windows 8?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

There's a couple of options; you can download an upgrade from Microsoft that will upgrade Windows XP, Vista or 7 to Windows 8. Usually this is a DVD burnable ISO, but it's also possible to download a version for booting from USB stick, Microsoft also sells DVD copies of the operating system. The upgrade program checks the devices installed and notifies you which will not work under windows 8 - usually these are things like USB 3 drivers (which aren't required for Windows 8) or Security Essential - which is built-in to the OS now.

If you upgrade from Windows 7, your existing applications and data will be kept, for earlier versions you'll be obliged to re-install everything.

To install from scratch, the procedure is very similar - you'll need a different (and more expensive!) key to install Windows 8 onto a fresh machine.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Do you need Windows 7 to install Windows 8?

No. You can install windows 8 directly from a USB or CD.

Fairly simple to install. Yes compatible with Windows 8 or 8.1.?

Fairly simple to install. Yes compatible with Windows 8 or 8.1.

How do you install Windows 8 on VMware?

yes you can

How do you install Windows 8 on a tablet?

You can't.

Can you install an unactivated version of Windows 7 and then install your Purchased Windows 8 upgrade over it?

i think so you can, you need an older version to start the upgrade process to Windows 8

Can you install Windows 8 on a windows xp comuter?

If the hardware meet the minimum requirements most W XP PC's can install and run W 8.

Is it legal to install Windows 8 before it comes out?

Leaked copies of alpha releases of Windows 8 are illegal to install as will be beta releases if you are not part of the beta testing program.

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Install windows 8 on your new laptop. Simple!

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Most to days computer can handle windows 8. To install it buy it online at microsoft.com or in a store. You can also check your computers compatibility on their site.

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There is not a way to upgrade Windows 8 release preview to Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation. You will need to install Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation in order to use it.

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