- #WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE HOW TO#
- #WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE INSTALL#
- #WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE UPDATE#
- #WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE REGISTRATION#
- #WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE PC#
If you’re on Windows 7, XP, or (bless your soul) Vista, you’ll need to burn the ISO to a USB thumb drive or DVD, or mount the ISO using a third-party virtual drive tool, like Magic ISO.
#WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE INSTALL#
If you’re already running Windows 8 and you downloaded the RTM ISO from somewhere other than the Windows Store, you can install Windows 8.1 by mounting the downloaded ISO in Explorer by double-clicking it, and then running the installer. You should also ensure that you have plenty of free hard drive space (20GB+). Before you begin, you should consider backing up your important files and documents, but it’s not really necessary. Once you have the Windows 8.1 ISO on your hard drive, the installation process is painless. Bear in mind that if you go down this road, upgrading to a real version of Windows 8.1 will require a few more steps (discussed in the next section). It’s not as snappy as the final (RTM/GA) build, though, and has quite a few bugs/missing features. The other easier, and completely legal, option is to download the Windows 8.1 Preview from Microsoft. (But do make sure that you’re checking the right SHA-1 hash on the MSDN website your ISO might be mislabeled). If it doesn’t, assume the ISO has been compromised and download another. If you then use File Checksum Integrity Verifier (FCIV) on the ISO, the hash should match. If you hit up the MSDN Subscriber Downloads page, and then click Details under the version that you’ve obtained from elsewhere, you’ll find the SHA-1 hash. More, installation is not a prerequisite, so you can drop the exe file anywhere in your.
#WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE HOW TO#
While we’re not going to write a guide on how to obtain Windows 8.1 RTM from non-official sources, we will at least tell you to check the SHA-1 hash of the ISO that you download to make sure that it’s legitimate. Users can run the app without needing to install Windows 8 first. If you don’t want to wait for October 17 or 18, there are two options for downloading Windows 8.1: You can obtain a copy (and a license key) from a friend/colleague with an MSDN, TechNet, or DreamSpark (student) subscription, or you can download a Windows 8.1 RTM ISO from your favorite file-sharing website (The Pirate Bay, Mega, etc.) To download and install Windows 8.1 for free, follow the guide below. If you’re using another operating system (Windows 7, Windows XP, OS X), you can either buy a boxed version ($120 for normal, $200 for Windows 8.1 Pro), or opt for one of the free methods listed below. If you’re using Windows 8, upgrading to Windows 8.1 is both easy and free.
#WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE REGISTRATION#
A registration key is provided on the download page.If some items are not 100% compatible, you can also visit the online compatibility center.
#WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE UPDATE#
#WINDOWS8 SETUP EXE PC#
The application then determines whether your PC is able to run Windows 8 Consumer Preview and provides the appropriate download.Go to this page, select Windows 8.1 from the drop-down menu and finally click on Run. You can use the installer version of Windows 8 Consumer Preview or download an ISO image from the Microsoft website. For more information, please check our privacy policy. You can also change your preferences regarding the advertisements you receive at any time. You have the right to access and modify your personal data, as well as to request its suppression, within the limits foreseen by the legislation in force. It will also be used, according to your selected preferences, to provide you with more relevant advertisements. This information will be transmitted to CCM Benchmark Group to ensure the delivery of your newsletter.