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This guide will show you how to do a fresh install of Windows 8/8.1 on a new or blank hard drive.
First you will want to check compatibility.
Now you will want to launch the Windows 8 install from media. Make sure the media is selected as the first device to boot from or select it from boot menu if able to.
If you are installing on a new hard drive then the install will automatically begin, you may though need to access the BIOS to set up your boot
priority to include the Windows DVD-Rom or USB drive before the hard drive or just to enable their selection.
See manufacturers instructions on how to do this. Select the device where you will be booting from
The installation will begin without interaction.
Now language selection, make selection and click "Next".
Now click "Install Now"
Enter Product Key, standard Windows 8 version requires product key before installation.
After entering product key click "Install Now"
Setup will begin.
Click on "I accept the licence terms", click "Next" to continue.
Types of installation. Upgrade will find a previous version currently installed and will attempt to upgrade to Windows 8.
Custom will have advanced options to select drive and make changes to parttions. Select the partition where you want to install Windows 8.
Now select "Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced)" and then "Next" to continue.
Now Harddrive setup, if you are unsure what to do or okay on using entire hard drive then just hit "Next", otherwise click "New" to setup the drive.
Windows will begin the install process....then it will restart
Windows will reboot and finish with installation.
Getting devices ready.
Restarting again.
Time to Personalize.
Enter a name for the computer.
Settings time, click "Use express settings" to move quickly, otherwise click "Customize" if you need to change something.
Select your settings for updates and privacy
Select your settings for sending Microsoft info
Check online for solutions option and app info sharing settings.
Create your User name and password (you can leave password blank if you dont want to have a password to log in) , click Finish
Message: "HI"
Message: "While we're getting things ready...."
Message: "Check out the new way to use Windows"
Message: "After you PC is ready"
Message: "Move your mouse into any corner"
Message: "We're getting your PC Ready"
Windows now finalises the installation of apps
Welcome to your new Desktop, Click the desktop icon in the start screen to have access to the normal desktop.
Done, dont forget to check and update your drivers.