Installing Windows 8: A Step-by-Step Guide

After setting up your USB boot disk, follow these instructions for a fresh installation:

1. Switch on your PC normally, insert the Windows 8 DVD or USB, then restart your device.
2. Your system will boot from the Windows 8 USB or DVD. Press any key when you see the Press any key to boot from CD or DVD prompt.

Note: If Windows starts again after rebooting, you must change the boot order in your PC's BIOS to boot from the DVD or USB.
3. Restart your PC, and when the manufacturer's logo shows, press the BOOT menu key, often F2, F10, F11, F12, or Del, to open the menu.

4. Set the boot order to USB.
5. In the setup programme, choose your language, time, currency format, and input method, then click Next.

6. Click Install now to begin the installation.

7. Enter your product key to activate Windows 8 and click Next.

8. Accept the license terms and click Next.

9. Choose Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) on the next screen.

10. Select the drive where you want to install Windows 8 and click Next.
Note: To select the correct hard drive, check the Total size column and choose the one with the most space in GB.

11. Windows will now start installing on your device.

12. After several reboots, customise your PC by choosing your preferred colour and naming your PC. Click Next.

13. Next, select Use Express settings.

14. On the following screen, you can sign in with your Microsoft account. Enter your email, password, and click Next or choose the option to sign in without a Microsoft account.
Note: The following steps apply to Sign in without a Microsoft account.

15. Now, select Local account.

16. Enter a username, set a login password, and click Finish on the next screen.

17. After this setup, wait a few minutes, and Windows 8 will be fully installed on your PC.