Install Windows 8 - step by step
With the Upgrade wizard from Microsoft it is easy, from an older operating system to the new Windows upgrade. For Windows 7 users, most of the programs and settings and all files are transferred when you Upgrade from Windows XP or Vista can be taken, however, no files. You back up first your files on an external hard drive or DVD.
- Download the Upgrade wizard and start the application.
- The wizard is checked when you Start the compatibility of your programs and the computer with Windows 8 so you can see immediately whether your computer is at all suitable for an Upgrade. With a click on "Close" to return you from the Overview back to the wizard, where you come up with a click on "next" to the next selection window.
- Here you can select as a Windows 7 user, whether programs and files are to be transferred to the new operating system. As a Windows XP or Vista user, this Option is not available - here is a Backup is required.
- In the following screen, you can buy Windows 8 now - you can pay with PayPal or credit card.
- After the purchase of Windows 8 is downloaded and installed, this process can take some time. During the Installation, you need to make any settings, this only happens at the end of the Installation.
- After Installation, you can customize different settings such as a color picker or create new user accounts.
Windows 8 - now it's time
If you have Windows 8 already installed, you can Upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free run.
