How to upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7

Description: How to go upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8.

  1. Insert the Windows 8 DVD into DVD drive. AutoPlay will pop up. Select Run setup.exe.
    Windows 7 Autoplay
  2. Select Yes to the User Account Control.
    User Account Control, Yes
  3. Windows 8 setup will now start to load.
    Windows 8 Setup Logo
  4. Insert your Product Key that came in the box with the DVD.
    Windows 8 Product Key Field
    Windows 8 Product Key Card in Box
  5. Check the box to accept the license terms and click Accept.
    Windows 8 License Terms
  6. Choose what files you would like to keep while upgrading and click Next.
    Windows 8 Setup, What to Keep
  7. Windows 8 setup will now prepare your machine.
    Windows 8 Setup, Final Preparations
  8. Confirm your selection and select Install.
    Windows 8 Setup, Ready to Install
  9. Windows 8 will now install. This will take several minutes and your machine will restart multiple times.
    Windows 8 Installing
  10. Once completed you will be able to personalize your Start Menu color.
    Windows 8 Personalize
  11. If available, choose your Wireless Network or click on Connect to a wireless network later.
    Windows 8 Setup, Choose WiFi
  12. Select Use express settings for standard settings.
    Windows 8 Setup, Express Settings
  13. You are now at the Start Menu and ready to use Windows 8.
    Windows 8 Start Screen

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