Installing Windows 8: A Comprehensive Guide

Start by making a USB boot drive and follow these steps for a fresh installation:

1. Power on your PC normally, insert the Windows 8 DVD or USB, then restart your PC.
2. Your device will boot from the Windows 8 media. Press any key when the message Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears.

Note: If your PC restarts and loads the current version of Windows, you will need to change the boot order in the BIOS to boot from the DVD or USB.
3. Restart your PC, and when the manufacturer's logo appears, look for the BOOT menu key, usually F2, F10, F11, F12 or Del, to open the menu.

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

6. Then, click Install now to start the process.

7. Enter the product key for Windows 8 and click Next.

8. Accept the license terms and click Next.

9. On the next screen, select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).

10. In the following box, choose the disk drive where you want to install Windows 8 and click Next.
Note: To select the right hard drive, check the Total size column and choose the drive with the most space in GB.

11. Windows will now start installing on your PC.

12. After several restarts, personalize your PC by selecting a colour scheme and naming your PC. Click Next.

13. Choose Use Express settings.

14. On the next screen, you can sign in with your Microsoft account by entering your email and password, or select Sign in without a Microsoft account.
Note: The steps below apply to Sign in without a Microsoft account.

15. Click Local account.

16. Enter a username, create a password, and click Finish.

17. After this setup, wait a few minutes, and your Windows 8 installation will be complete.