This wikiHow teaches you how to clean-install Windows 8 on a PC. This means, Windows 8 will be the only operating system on the computer. The Windows 8 installation process is slightly different from the Windows 8.1 installation process which is the latest version of Windows 8.
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Part 1 of 2: Preparing for Installation
Step 1. Purchase an older version of Windows 8
The latest version of Windows 8 is Windows 8.1, and it is the only version of Windows 8 available on the Microsoft website. You can find the Pro version of Windows 8 on Amazon and tech supply stores.
If you already have a CD version of Windows 8, skip this step
Step 2. In_Computer_Windows_sub Back up the computer files
Since you will be replacing the operating system and any existing files with Windows 8, make sure you have a backup copy of any data you want to keep before proceeding.
Step 3. Insert the Windows 8 CD into the computer
The CD logo section should be facing up.
If your computer does not have a CD slot, you will need to purchase a USB CD reader and connect it to the computer
Step 4. Restart the computer
Open menu Start
click Power ”
and click Restart ” on the pop-up menu. After that, the computer will restart.
Step 5. Quickly press the BIOS key
Usually, this button is the “ F ” (eg F2), Esc key, or Del key. You need to press the button as soon as the screen goes black.
- The name of the key to be pressed may be briefly displayed at the bottom of the screen.
- You can read the computer's user manual or documentation on the internet for BIOS access keys.
- If you see your computer's startup screen (startup screen), you will need to restart your computer and try again.
Step 6. Locate the "Boot Order" section
On most computers, use the arrow keys to select the " Advanced " or " Boot " tab when you want to access the segment.
Some BIOS models have a boot order option on the start page that is displayed
Step 7. Select the computer's CD drive
This drive is labeled as " CD Drive " or " Disk Drive " (or something similar). Again, use the arrow keys to select the correct option.
If you are using a USB CD drive, you may need to select the " Removable Storage " (or similar) option. Make sure you don't connect another USB device (eg a flash drive) if you choose this method
Step 8. Move the CD drive to the top line of the boot list
Once the "CD Drive" (or similar) option is selected, press the + key until the selected option is at the top of the boot list.
If that doesn't work, check the button legend in the lower right (or bottom) corner of the screen to see which button to press to move the selected option
Step 9. Save changes and exit BIOS
In almost all BIOS pages, you need to press a certain key to save the settings and exit. Check the button legend displayed on the screen to see which button to press. After saving changes and exiting the BIOS, the computer will restart and load the Windows 8 installation CD.
Part 2 of 2: Installing Windows 8
Step 1. Select language, time, and keyboard settings
Often, the information on this page is correct. If you see incorrect information (eg incorrect time zone/region), click the entry drop-down box and select the correct information from the menu.
Step 2. Click Next
It's in the lower-right corner of the window.
Step 3. Click Install now
It's in the middle of the window.
Step 4. Enter the Windows 8 product code
Type in the 25-character product code that appears on the Windows 8 case, box, or manual, then click the “ Next ” to move to the next step.
If you purchased the Windows 8 CD when the operating system was just released, you may still have a copy of the product code saved in messages stored in the email account associated with your Microsoft account
Step 5. Check the "I accept" box
This box is at the bottom of the window.
Step 6. Click Accept
It's in the lower-right corner of the window.
You may need to click “ Next ”.
Step 7. Click on Custom Install Windows only
This option is on the " Which Type of Installation do you Want " page.
Step 8. Click Drive options (advanced)
It's in the middle of the page.
Step 9. Delete existing information
In the window at the top of the page, click the disk name, then click “ Delete ” and confirm the selection if prompted. Repeat this process for all displayed discs.
Step 10. Click Unallocated space
This is the only option in the window at the top of the page.
Step 11. Click New
This option is at the bottom of the page.
Step 12. Click Apply, then click Next.
These two buttons are at the bottom of the page. Once clicked, the installation location will be confirmed and Windows 8 will be installed to the computer.
Step 13. Wait for Windows 8 to finish installing
The computer will restart several times during the installation process. Once installed, you will arrive at the login page.
