How do I put Windows 8 on a new computer with USB?

How do I put Windows 8 on a new computer with USB?

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 From a USB Device

1. Create an ISO file from the Windows 8 DVD.
2. Download the Windows USB/DVD download tool from Microsoft and then install it.
3. Start the Windows USB DVD Download Tool program.
4. Select Browse on Step 1 of 4: Choose ISO file screen.

How do I find my Windows 8.1 Key?

Locate your product key for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 Generally, if you bought a physical copy of Windows, the product key should be on a label or card inside the box that Windows came in. If Windows came preinstalled on your PC, the product key should appear on a sticker on your device.

Can I use Windows 8 without activation?

You don’t have to activate Windows 8 It is true that the installer requires you to enter a valid Windows 8 key before you can continue with installation. However, the key isn’t activated at install time and the installation goes just fine without Internet connection (or calling Microsoft).

How do I multitask on Windows 8?

Multitasking is also made easier in Windows 8.1. Switch from one app to the other by simply moving your cursor all the way into the left hand corner, hit click and it leads you to the last app you used. Where can you run this program? Computers running on Windows 8 can get a free update to Windows 8.1.

How to download Windows 8 1 for free?

How to download Windows 8.1 for free. 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

How to update Windows 8 1 to Windows 8?

1 Go to the Windows 8.1 download page and select your Windows edition. 2 Select Confirm and follow the remaining prompts to begin the download. 3 The update will download and install in the background while you use your PC to do other things.

What’s new in Windows RT and Windows 8?

Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 come with some new built-in apps and will update or replace some of your existing built-in apps. 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.