How to upgrade your PC to Windows 8 Professional?

I. Introduction to upgrade to Windows 8 Professional

Windows 8 , the new operating system from Microsoft is available in its final version since October 26. And for its launch, the American giant offers an update to Windows 8 Professional at a great price of € 29.99 for download and EUR 59.99 DVD version. This offer is valid until 31 January 2013.And for those who bought a PC Windows 7 between 2 June 2012 and 31 January 2013, it is still less expensive since you are entitled to a discount of 15 euros subscribing to the offer to update the sitewindowsupgradeoffer.com . Updating is possible from a computer XP , Vista , or Windows 7 . In this tutorial, I will show you how to buy, download and install Windows 8 Professional (with upgrade).Note that this version upgrade requires Windows genuine beforehand, so you can not legally installWindows 8 in dual or boot from scratch (you need this for the full version). A license key is valid only for 1 PC.

II. Explanations

1. Download the upgrade wizard

To get the upgrade to Windows 8 Professional to 29.99% u20AC must first download the upgrade wizard available here: http://windows.microsoft.com/fr-FR/windows/buy Start and then go to the next step.

2. Checking compatibility

After starting the upgrade wizard, it will first check your applications and devices compatible or not with Windows 8 , wait:

The wizard then shows you the number of applications and devices that are compatible, and the number of items that you should consider before making the upgrade to Windows 8 :

Click " View Details relating to compatibility "for more information. You will get a list of items to consider (and compatibility) with some indications:

Note that the installer of Windows 8 will help you later to perform tasks that require your attention.then close the window and click " Next "to proceed to the next step.

3. Choose items to keep

You are now asked to choose the items you want to keep:

If you want to keep most things, the first option will be the most appropriate. But you can also choose to keep only your personal files or anything to delete everything, which is to do a clean install.WARNING in all cases to back up your data to another media before upgrading . Note that depending on your version of Windows you have, you can keep more or less items, see details here under "What can I keep when I do an upgrade? " : # http://windows.microsoft.com/fr-FR/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8 section_4 Click " Next "to go to the purchase of your Windows 8 .

4. Buy and download Windows 8 Professional

Now click the " Checkout "if you are ready to proceed with the purchase of Windows 8 :

In the next window, you can choose to receive a DVD of Windows by mail for 14.99 euros extra, but be aware that it will be possible to create installation media directly after downloading Windows 8 , and therefore you view. Click on " Validation of purchase "to continue:

Then enter all your details and then click " Next ":

Then select a payment method, credit card or Paypal:

If you pay by card, enter the information for it and then click " Next . " If you pay by PayPal , click "Next . " In the window below, check your order and enter a promotional code if you have one (for those who have registered to offer update on http://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/ ). Check the box " I accept the terms and conditions "and click" Buy "

For those who pay via Paypal, you are prompted to log in to your account and settle in a new window.A message appears confirming the order with your product key:

You should receive your receipt by email with your product key. Note though just in case. then click "Next "to begin the download Windows 8 :

It'll just wait, it can be a bit long depending on your internet connection and servers Microsoft . Note that the download can be paused and resumed later using a special shortcut on your desktop.

5. Installing Windows 8

5.1) Create installation media

then you come to a window that offers either install Windows 8 now, either by creating an install media (to do a clean install on another partition), or the install it later from your desktop. In any case, I advise you, is to create a media immediately so as to keep the files in a safe place in case of problems with your system for example, or in case you want to reinstall Windows 8 Pro later after a factory reset of the PC. Select this radio button to " Install by creating a media "and click" Next ":

You can then choose to create a USB flash drive ( USB ) or an ISO file and then burn it to a DVD:

Then click " Next "and follow the instructions. 5.2) Upgrading to Windows 8 To perform the upgrade your Windows to current Windows 8 Professional , return to the next step and this time select " Install Now "and click " Next ":

Check the box " I accept the terms of the license agreement "if you agree with the agreement, then click on" Accept "

If some items require your attention as is the case below, then follow the instructions to continue the installation of Windows 8 . For example here is telling me that I need to uninstall my antivirus is not compatible, and I have to restart my PC:

Then, once you are ready, you have backed up your personal data, click " Install "

The installation is in progress, it'll just wait without touching your computer for now:

5.3) Configuring Windows 8

When you finally hand, we offer you to select a color you like for the background:

Then you must decide whether you want to use the default settings or customize them. This is particularly address the automatic updates system, some settings for Internet Explorer 10 , and sending information to Microsoft to help improve the product. Simply and for the tutorial, j 'I chose "Use Quick Setup "(default settings):

Finally, you can configure your email address to log in to your user account and access to your data, you need an account for that Microsoft (Windows Live ID). This is not mandatory. While you do not want to connect an account Microsoft now, then click " Ignore "

Note: You can always switch later to a Microsoft account settings from Windows 8 .

then after a few moments, you come to your home screen Windows 8 :

Note : After the upgrade, you can have a Windows.old folder that is created and contains files from your previous version of Windows . You can completely delete this folder to save disk space. To do this, follow this procedure .

III. Conclusion of the tutorial

And now, have fun with your Windows 8 ! For those who are still hesitating, you have 3 months to decide for you after January 31, 2013, Windows 8 Pro will cost 159.99 euros .. soon for new tutorials on using Windows 8 :-)