How to upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7
Description: How to go upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8.
- Insert the Windows 8 DVD into DVD drive. AutoPlay will pop up. Select Run setup.exe.
- Select Yes to the User Account Control.
- Windows 8 setup will now start to load.
- Insert your Product Key that came in the box with the DVD.
- Check the box to accept the license terms and click Accept.
- Choose what files you would like to keep while upgrading and click Next.
- Windows 8 setup will now prepare your machine.
- Confirm your selection and select Install.
- Windows 8 will now install. This will take several minutes and your machine will restart multiple times.
- Once completed you will be able to personalize your Start Menu color.
- If available, choose your Wireless Network or click on Connect to a wireless network later.
- Select Use express settings for standard settings.
- You are now at the Start Menu and ready to use Windows 8.
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