Although this OS is far from new and its support will end in , many users still want to install or reinstall Windows 8. The ISO file includes Windows 8. To get Windows 8. Here is a list of devices that cannot work with Windows 8. The simplest way is to get the Windows 8. To do so, follow the steps below:. Step 1. Click here to open the official web page of the Windows 8. Step 2. Scroll down the page to the Select edition , and then select Windows 8.
Step 3. Select the product language that you need and click on Confirm. Step 4. The system requirements for Windows 8. Before you begin, here are some things to keep in mind. Your files, desktop apps, user accounts, and settings come with you. Windows 8. Your existing Windows Store apps don't come with you, but once the update is complete, you can reinstall all of these apps at once—or just the ones you want.
We'll check your desktop apps and devices for you. As part of the update, we check your current desktop apps and connected devices. We'll let you know what you'll need to do to get them ready for the update or to get them working again after the update. In most cases, you won't need to do anything—most desktop apps, devices like printers , and network connections will work normally after the update.
Consider using a Microsoft account to sign in to your PC. If you already have an account you use with Outlook. You can keep working while the update is installing. Download and installation times vary from about 30 minutes to several hours, depending on your internet connection speed and the speed and configuration of your PC, but you can still use your PC while the update is installing in the background.
After it restarts, you won't be able to use your PC for a little while from about 20 minutes to an hour while the updates are being applied. After that phase is complete, we'll walk you through choosing a few basic settings and then Windows will finish applying any final updates that are needed. Back up your files. Although your files and apps come with you when you update to Windows 8. Make sure you have enough free disk space.
If you're currently running Windows 8, you need 3, MB of available space to install the bit version of Windows 8. Plug in your laptop or tablet. It's important to keep your PC plugged in throughout the update process, because if you lose power before it's done, the update might not install properly. Connect to the internet. It's best to stay connected until the update is done. Get the latest critical and important updates.
There are some updates you might need before you can install Windows 8. In most cases, the latest updates will be installed automatically using Windows Update. Temporarily turn off your antivirus program. Some antivirus software might interfere with the installation.
After you install Windows 8. The Store is no longer open for Windows 8, so you'll need to download Windows 8. Go to the Windows 8. Select Confirm and follow the remaining prompts to begin the download.
The update will download and install in the background while you use your PC to do other things. The installer will check to make sure you have enough disk space, that your apps and devices will work with Windows 8.
In some cases, the installer might find something you need to take care of before you can continue installing the update. If so, you'll see a message telling you what you need to do. After the update is downloaded and the first phase of the installation is complete which could take between 15 minutes and a few hours, depending on your system and your connection speed , you'll see a message telling you that your PC needs to restart. Or you can restart it yourself. Important: If you leave your PC before it's ready to restart, be sure to save your work and close any desktop apps you're using to make sure you don't lose anything when it restarts automatically.
Restarting will take longer than usual—from 20 minutes to about an hour—while the update is applied. During this time, you won't be able to use your PC. You'll see a list of recommended settings called Express settings.
To accept these settings and continue, select Use express settings. You can change any of these settings later, after you finish setting up. If you'd like to change some of these settings now, select Customize. For more info, select Learn more about express settings. To learn about how these settings affect your privacy, select Privacy statement.
Next, you'll be asked to sign in. If you already use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 8 or Windows RT, your account name will be filled in for you. If you previously used a local account, you can still use it to sign in.
