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Windows 8 Step by Step Upgrade Guide
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Contents
1. Before you Start Upgrading1. Windows 8 Setup Process
2. System Requirements
3. Preparations
2. Installation Options
3. Upgrade Installation using ESD
4. Upgrade Installation using the Installation DVD
5. Clean Installation using the Installation DVD
6. User Settings1. Personalize
2. Wireless
3. Custom Settings
4. Sign in to Your PC
7. Checklist after Completing the Installation1. Windows 8 System Check
2. Windows 8 Upgrade FAQ
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1. Before you start upgrading
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1. Windows 8 Setup Process
Windows 8 Setup Process
System preparations
System preparations
Select an installation
method
Select an installation
method
Select an installation
option
Select an installation
optionCompatibility
CheckerCompatibility
Checker InstallInstallConfigure the user settings
Configure the user settingspp gg
Windows settings, personal files, and apps
Windows 8 Installation DVD
ESD (Internet-based Installation)
Just personal files
Nothing
※ ESD (Electronic Software Download): An installation method that accesses the Microsoft Upgrade website. You th it th h th i t t d th ft DVD/USB d i f l t i t ll tican access the site through the internet and save the software on a DVD/USB device for later installation.
※Windows 8 Installation DVD: An installation method using the DVD purchased from the Microsoft Upgrade website.
※ This user guide provides the installation instructions for ‘ESD (Internet-based installation)’ and the
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g p ( )‘Windows 8 Installation DVD’ only.
2. System Requirements
Windows 8 System RequirementsP 1 GH hi h
Before you start upgrading– Processor: 1 GHz or higher
– Memory: 1 GB (32-bit) / 2 GB (64-bit)
– Free Hard Disk Space : 16 GB (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit) minimum
upgrading
Installation Options
– Graphics Adapter: A graphics adapter which supports Microsoft DirectX 9 or higher
– Additional Requirements
• For multi-touch usage, monitor or tablet that support multi-touch is required
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• A minimum screen resolution of 1024 * 768 is required.
• To use Snap mode on the Start page, a minimum screen resolution of 1366 * 768 is required.
• To perform Windows updates and Microsoft account associations, an internet connection is required.
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
To perform Windows updates and Microsoft account associations, an internet connection is required.
– Supported OS and Retainable Items
• Windows 7: Maintains Windows settings, personal files, and apps.
• Windows Vista SP1or higher: Maintains the Windows settings and personal files
User Settings
Checklist after Completing the• Windows Vista SP1or higher: Maintains the Windows settings and personal files.
• Windows XP SP3 or higher : Maintains just personal files.
※ If you purchased a Windows 7 PC during the Upgrade promotion period, you can purchase Windows 8 at
a corresponding promotional price from the Microsoft site You can also download and install the ‘SW
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a corresponding promotional price from the Microsoft site. You can also download and install the SW
Update’ program to set up the Windows 8 drivers and software applications available for each supported
models.
3. Preparations
Before InstallingBefore you start
upgrading– Save all your important data before installing Windows 8
• to an external storage device such as a USB device, external hard disk, CD/DVD, etc.
• or to a different partition where Windows is not installed.
upgrading
Installation Options
– Connect to a network (wired network recommended)
– Update the latest Windows 7 BIOS
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– Update and install the latest applications and drivers.
– Connect system to AC power
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
Windows 8 function restrictions after upgradingUser Settings
Checklist after Completing the
– Some Function Keys may operate differently from those of Windows 7 depending on
the model
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2. Windows 8 Setup – Installation Options
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Installation Options
Upgrade InstallationI t ll bl th d ESD Wi d 8 I t ll ti DVD
Before you start upgrading– Installable method: ESD, Windows 8 Installation DVD
– You can keep your current Windows settings, personal files and apps in Windows 7. Some
Windows 8 incompatible apps must be deleted before the upgrade. A list of these apps will be
upgrading
Installation Options
provided during the upgrade process.
Installation Options Retainable Items
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ESD
Upgrade Installation using th I t ll tiInstallation Options Retainable Items
Windows settings, personal files and apps(Possible only when installing Windows 8 in the
same language and 32 or 64 bit version as Windows 7 )
• IE Favorites, Desktop background (custom image), accessibility• My Documents, My Music, My Videos Folder, files and folders on the Desktop, other
custom foldersWindows 7 apps that are compatible with Windows 8
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
Windows 7.) • Windows 7 apps that are compatible with Windows 8
Just personal files • My Documents, My Music, My Videos Folder, files and folders on the Desktop, other custom folders
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Nothing • Keeps some of previous data in the Windows.old folder.
※ ESD (Electronic Software Download): An installation method that accesses the Microsoft Upgrade website You
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※ ESD (Electronic Software Download): An installation method that accesses the Microsoft Upgrade website. You can access the site through the internet and save the Software on a DVD/USB device for later installation.
Installation Options
Clean InstallationBefore you start
upgrading- Installable Method: Windows 8 Installation DVD
- Provides a clean system environment
• Recommended if the Windows 7 system is not operating properly is infected
upgrading
Installation Options
• Recommended if the Windows 7 system is not operating properly, is infected
by malware, spyware, etc., or too many unnecessary programs are installed.
- If you want to create or delete partitions, boot up your PC from the Windows 8
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Installation DVD and select the 'Advanced' option to perform the installation.
– Make sure to back up all important data on an external storage device since all the
the Installation DVD
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data will be deleted. User Settings
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3. Installing Windows 8
• Upgrade Installation using ESD (Electronics Software Download)
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Upgrade Installation using ESD(Electronics Software Download)( )
Upgrade via ESD (Electronics Software Download)ESD (El t i S ft D l d) f th i t ll ti ith t i th ‘Wi d 8
Before you start upgradingESD (Electronic Software Download) performs the installation without using the ‘Windows 8
Installation DVD’. However, it performs the Windows 8 setup by downloading the installation image
from the Microsoft Upgrade website from the following link. Register your purchase information and
perform the corresponding procedures by following the instructions in the Upgrade Program
upgrading
Installation Options
perform the corresponding procedures by following the instructions in the Upgrade Program
published on the webpage.
http://windowsupgradeoffer com
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ESD
Upgrade Installation using th I t ll ti– http://windowsupgradeoffer.com
– If the webpage is not displayed properly, install Silverlight.
the Installation DVD
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• Installation Link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=149156
– Connect to the network to download your file from the web page. Ask for assistance from the Microsoft
User Settings
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home page or customer center about how to download and install the image file.
– The actual on-screen instructions and messages during the installation may differ from the user guide.
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Upgrade Installation using ESD(Electronics Software Download)
If you operate the program, the upgrade program is
downloaded and activated. The network connection
( )
Before you start upgrading
must be active after downloading the upgrade
assistant program.
upgrading
Installation Options
– For programs running on Windows 7, the inspection
results for items that you need to pay attention to,
compatible items and incompatible items in the
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Upgrade Installation using th I t ll ticompatible items, and incompatible items in the
Windows 8 environment are displayed.
• You can check the detailed items in the ‘See
compatibility details'
the Installation DVD
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compatibility details .
– Download the most recent update.
– Make sure to perform this process since it is a
User Settings
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install and use Windows 8.
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Upgrade Installation using ESD(Electronics Software Download)
– Prepare for downloading the
( )
Before you start upgradingp g
corresponding OS. This is a process to
download related information.
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Installation Options
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ESD
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DVD
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Installation DVD
– The product key automatically appears
on the screen. Press 'Next' to start
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downloading Windows 8.Completing the
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Upgrade Installation using ESD(Electronics Software Download)
– Read and accept the license agreement.
( )
Before you start upgradingupgrading
Installation Options
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ESD
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– Select an installation option. The 'Windows settings,
personal files and apps' option is available only if
the Installation DVD
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you install the same language version and the
same 32 bit or 64 bit version. (For detailed
information about the different installation options,
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Upgrade Installation using ESD(Electronics Software Download)
– Select an option to install Windows 8.
( )
Before you start upgrading
• ‘Install now’ Performs the setup process
immediately.
• ‘Install by creating media’ Saves the
upgrading
Installation Options
Windows 8 image to a USB storage
device or DVD to install it later.
• ‘Install later from your desktop’ Closes
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the current window and stops the setup
process.
the Installation DVD
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※ This user guide provides instructions for the ‘Install
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※ This user guide provides instructions for the ‘Install now’ option only.
Upgrade Installation using ESD(Electronics Software Download)
– If the [Keep Windows settings personalClick to delete the software.
( )
Before you start upgrading– If the [Keep Windows settings, personal
files and apps] option is selected, the
system checks for incompatible drivers and
the software. upgrading
Installation Options
apps.
S S ft t b d l t d b f
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upgrading
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
– After installing Windows 8 , download the
software and drivers for Windows 8 from
User Settings
Checklist after Completing the
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downlo
ad/supportDownloadMain.do .
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Upgrade Installation using ESD(Electronics Software Download)
– Confirm your selection and press 'Install' to
( )
Before you start upgrading– Confirm your selection and press Install to
start the upgrade.
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– The system automatically restarts several times during the Windows 8 setup process.
• Please do not perform any other tasks and
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Upgrade Installation using th I t ll tiPlease do not perform any other tasks and
wait until the installation is completed.
• When the 'Press any key to boot from the CD
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
• When the Press any key to boot from the CD
or DVD' message appears, do not press any
key. If you press a key, the Windows 8 setup
process starts again from the start
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4. Installing Windows 8
• Upgrading Installation using the Installation DVD
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Upgrade Installation using the Installation DVD
Upgrade Installation using the Windows 8 Installation DVDBefore you start
upgradingInstall Windows 8 using the DVD purchased from the Microsoft Upgrade
website.
upgrading
Installation Options
– You can choose an installation option from: Keep Windows settings, personal
files and apps, Keep personal files only, or Nothing.
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(For detailed information about the different installation options, refer to the
"Installation Options" page.)
the Installation DVD
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Upgrade Installation using the Installation DVD
Starting Windows 8 SetupBefore you start
upgrading
– Insert the installation DVD into the DVR
drive of your PC.
upgrading
Installation Options
drive of your PC.
– The ‘Setup.exe’ file is automatically
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launched when you insert the DVD. the Installation
DVD
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– If Setup does not automatically run, select
the DVD drive as shown in the right picture
and double-click it to run the ’Setup.exe’ file.
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Before you start upgrading
– Windows 8 Setup is being loaded.upgrading
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– When done, press 'Next' to download the most
recent update
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Upgrade Installation using th I t ll tirecent update.
– Make sure to perform this process since this
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
process installs important updates required to
install and use Windows 8. User Settings
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– Enter the product key included in the DVD package.Completing the
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Upgrade Installation using the Installation DVD
Before you start upgrading
– Read through the license agreement and
check 'I accept the terms and conditions of
the license agreement'.
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Installation Options
the license agreement .Upgrade
Installation using ESD
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– Select an installation option. The 'Keep
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
Windows settings, personal files and apps'
option is only provided when installing in the
same language version and the same 32 bit
User Settings
Checklist after Completing thesame language version and the same 32 bit
or 64 bit version. (For detailed information
about the different installation options, refer
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to the "Installation Options" page.)
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– If the [Keep Windows settings, personal files and Click to
uninstall the Before you start upgrading
apps] option is selected, the system checks for
incompatible drivers and apps.
software.upgrading
Installation Options
– Samsung software to be uninstalled before
upgrading
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ESD
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– After installing Windows 8 , download and install the
software and drivers for Windows 8 from
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supp
ortDownloadMain.do . User Settings
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– Confirm your selection and press 'Install' toBefore you start
upgrading– Confirm your selection and press Install to
start the upgrade.
upgrading
Installation Options
– The system will reboot several times. Please do not perform any other tasks and wait until the Windows 8 setup is completed.
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p p
• When the 'Press any key to boot from the CD
or DVD' message appears do not press a
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
or DVD message appears, do not press a
key. If you press a key, the Windows 8 setup
process starts again from the start.
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5. Installing Windows 8
• Clean Installation using the Installation DVD
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Clean Installation using the Installation DVD
Perform a clean installation by booting up with the Windows 8 Before you start
upgrading
Installation DVD
B t t ith th DVD h d th Mi ft U d
upgrading
Installation Options
Boot up your system with the DVD purchased on the Microsoft Upgrade
website to install Windows 8. All applications and files are deleted.Upgrade
Installation using ESD
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– Make sure to back up your important data to an external storage device since all
data will be deleted.
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
– Some of the files used in the previous Windows version are saved in the
Wi d ld f ld
User Settings
Checklist after Completing theWindows.old folder.
• data such as personal files, Program Files, Windows, etc.
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Clean Installation using the Installation DVD
– Insert the Windows 8 installation DVD to boot up
your systemBefore you start
upgradingyour system.
– When the 'Press any key to boot from the CD or
DVD' message appears on the screen press any
upgrading
Installation Options
DVD message appears on the screen, press any
key to continue the Window 8 installation. If no
message appears on the screen, refer to the "If
the installation DVD cannot boot up the system"
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ESD
Upgrade Installation using th I t ll tithe installation DVD cannot boot up the system
message on the following page.
Confirm the language the time and currency
the Installation DVD
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Installation DVD
– Confirm the language, the time and currency
format, and the Keyboard or input method before
clicking 'Next'.
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– Enter the product key included in the DVD
package.
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Clean Installation using the Installation DVD
※ Note: If the installation DVD cannot boot up
the systemBefore you start
upgrading– Insert the Windows 8 Installation DVD to boot
up the system and press ‘F2’ to enter the
BIOS screen.
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Installation Options
– Use ‘→’ to go to the ‘Advanced’ menu. Then
set ‘Fast BIOS Mode’ to [Disabled]. Go to the
‘Boot’ menu and press ‘Enter’.
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– Go to the ‘Boot Device Priority’ menu and
press ‘Enter’.
the Installation DVD
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– Change the boot priority to place the 'DVD'-
included item at the top.
User Settings
Checklist after Completing the
• Use the ‘F5’ / ‘F6’ key to change the boot order.
– Press the ‘F10’ key to save the settings and
press ‘Enter’ to boot up the system
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press Enter to boot up the system.
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– After entering the product key, read Before you start
upgradingthrough the license agreement and
check 'I accept the terms and
conditions of the license agreement'.
upgrading
Installation Options
gUpgrade
Installation using ESD
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– Select ‘Custom: Install Windows only
the Installation DVD
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(advanced)’.
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※Make sure to back up all important data to an
t l t d i i ll d t ill bBefore you start
upgradingexternal storage device since all data will be
deleted.
– Select where to install Windows 8.
upgrading
Installation Options
• [Method 1] Press ‘Drive options (advanced)’
then press ‘Format’. Press ‘Next’ when format
is complete.
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• [Method 2] To change the partition size,
select and delete all partitions by pressing
‘Delete’ until only a single unallocated space
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exists. Press ‘New’ to configure primary
partition. When primary partition configuration
is complete, press 'Next' to continue with the
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installation.
※ Note: Changing the partition configuration
will lose the capability to use the ‘Samsung
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will lose the capability to use the Samsung
Recovery Solution’ permanently.
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– The system will reboot several times. Please wait until the Windows 8 setup is
Before you start upgradingPlease wait until the Windows 8 setup is
completed before performing any other tasks.
upgrading
Installation Options
• When the 'Press any key to boot from the
CD or DVD' message appears, do not
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Windows 8 setup process starts again
from the start.
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User Settings
1. PersonalizeBefore you start
upgrading
– Pick a color theme for your system.
upgrading
Installation Options
– Enter your PC name.
– The input box for the PC name may not appear depending on your
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selected installation option. the Installation
DVD
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User Settings
2. WirelessBefore you start
upgrading
– Configure the wireless network for your system.
• If you want to configure your wireless
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Installation Options
network after completing the installation,
press ‘Connect to a wireless network later’.
– Select the network to connect to. Then set the
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password and security.
• If you want to activate sharing between PCs,
select ‘Yes, turn on sharing and connect to
the Installation DVD
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devices’. Alternatively, if you want to
deactivate sharing between PCs, select ‘No,
don't turn on sharing or connect to devices’.
User Settings
Checklist after Completing the
– Configure critical basic features of Windows 8.
• Press 'Use express settings'.
• If you want to configure the settings in detail,
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press 'Customize'.
User Settings
3. Custom SettingsBefore you start
upgrading
– Detailed items in the custom settings are as following.
upgrading
Installation Options
• Protect and update your PC
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• Protect your privacy and your PC
• Send related information to Microsoft
the Installation DVD
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Send related information to Microsoft
to help improve Windows and apps
Check online for sol tions to
User Settings
Checklist after Completing the• Check online for solutions to
problems
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• Share info with apps
User Settings
4. Sign in to Your PCBefore you start
upgrading
– The corresponding options may differ depending on the selected installation option.
upgrading
Installation Options
– Select the account to sign in to your PC.
– You can create a Local account and a Microsoft account.
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• A local account is similar to the Windows 7 account. You can switch into a Microsoft account in the System Settings.
– A Microsoft account can be created after completing the installation.
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A Microsoft account can be created after completing the installation.
• If you sign in with Microsoft account
You can synchronize and use online content such as Windows Store, Mail, account pictures, browser history, etc.
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User Settings
Installation Complete ScreenBefore you start
upgrading
The installation is complete when all the settings are complete. The following Start screen appears.
upgrading
Installation Options
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DVD
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1. Windows 8 System Check
Installing Windows 8 drivers and softwareBefore you start
upgrading
– If you need to install a Windows 8 device driver separately or if you want to install a program, that is compatible with Windows 8, go to htt // / / t/d l d/ tD l dM i d d
upgrading
Installation Options
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supportDownloadMain.do and download the ‘SW Update’ program.
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– When activating the ‘SW Update’ program, the program searches for device drivers and software programs required for your system. Then you can select the required items to install.
the Installation DVD
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– How to check for devices that require drivers to beinstalled for Windows 8
User Settings
Checklist after Completing the
• Press Windows Key + X → Activate Device Manager:
Search for items with a yellow exclamation icon
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2. Windows 8 Upgrade FAQ
Q: The system goes back to Windows 7 during the Upgrade process. A: Please update the software for Windows 7 to the most recent software versions by downloading them
Before you start upgradingA: Please update the software for Windows 7 to the most recent software versions by downloading them
from the Windows Update or Samsung Electronics download site. Then try again. If it fails again,
change the Upgrade option to 'Keep personal files only' or 'Nothing'. Then try again. If all previous
cases fails try the 'Clean installation' option
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cases fails, try the Clean installation option.
Q: While operating Windows 8, the system stops and a blue screen
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appears.A: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supportDownloadMain.do, run ‘SW Update’
and select the BIOS item to install
the Installation DVD
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and select the BIOS item to install.
Q: “Stop Working” window appears while running a program when a
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software program is operating. A: Uninstall the software and install the latest software version for Windows 8. For updates to
preinstalled programs run ‘SW Update’ to automatically update to the latest version
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preinstalled programs, run ‘SW Update’ to automatically update to the latest version.
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