CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Along with the development of advanced technology, the companies
competing to make the latest OS. Rota Company Microsoft issued its latest OS.
only a few months since the release of Windows 7 on October 22, 2009, Microsoft
is preparing a replacement operating system. The plan was revealed from a secret
document leaked Microsoft. The document allegedly published to the Internet by
Microsoft Active Professional Partner Francisco Martin Garcia. Confidential
documents in the form of a presentation file was known that the successor to
Windows 7 likely will be named Windows 8. The target market of Windows 8 was
changed, along with the likelihood that China will become the number one target
market in 2013, given the strength of precious PC's like netbooks will continue to
grow. Internet Explorer 9 will be part of Windows 8, though most likely will go on
sale before Windows 8. Microsoft expects Windows 8 can be targeted into 3
different types of PC: Lap PC (various netbook, tablet, and notebook), Workhorse
PC ( various PC for work purposes), and Family Hub PC (various PC for the
home) .Lap PC (various netbook, tablet, and notebook), Workhorse PC (various
PC for the purposes of work), and Family Hub PC (various PC for the home).

1.2 Objectives
The purpose of making this paper is to meet persoal task that is given by
a lecturer in English. Besides, the author also wants to know more about
Definition, historical development, latest features, advantages and disadvantages
of Windows 8.

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CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION

2.1 Prepare Before Start Upgrading

1. Windows 8 Setup Proces
Windows 8 Setup Proces

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.

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 Windows 8
Installation DVD only.

2. System Requirements
Windows 8 System Requirents
Processor : 1 GHz or higher
Memory : 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) minimum
Free hardisk spavce : 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
minimum

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Graphics adapter : A graphics adapter which supports

Microsoft DirectX 9 or higer

Additional requirements
- For multi-touch usage, monitor or tablet that support
-

multi-touch is required
A minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 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.

Supported OS and renaitable item

- Windows 7 : maintains windows settings, personal
-

files, and apps/

Windows vista SP1or higher: Maintains the

Windows settings and personal files.

Windows XP SP3 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
Update program to set up the Windows 8 drivers and
software applications available for each supported

models.
3. Preparations
Before Installing
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
Connect to a network (wired network recommended)
Update the latest windows 7 BIOS
Update and install the latest applications and drivers
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Connect system to AC power

Windows 8 Function Restictions After Upgrading

Some Function Keys may operate differently from those of
Windows 7 depending on the model

2.2 Windows 8 Setup Installation Options

1. Installation Options
Upgrade Installation
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 provided during the upgrade process
Installation Options

Retainable Items

Windows settings, personal files and

apps
(Possible only when installing
Windows 8 in the same language and IE Favorites, Desktop background (custom image), accessibility
32 or 64 bit version as
Windows 7.)

Just personal files

Nothing

My Documents, My Music, My Videos Folder, files and folders on the Desktop, other custo
Windows 7 apps that are compatible with Windows 8

My Documents, My Music, My Videos Folder, files and folders on the Desktop, other cus
folders
Keeps some of previous data in the Windows.old folder.

ESD (Electronic Software Download)

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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.

Clean Insallation
Installable Method: Windows 8 Installation DVD
Provides a clean system environment
- 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

Make sure to back up all important data on an external
storage device since all the data will be deleted

2.3 Installation Windows 8

1. Upgrade Installation Using ESD ( Electronics Software Download )
ESD (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 published on the
webpage.
http://windowsupgradeoffer.com
If the webpage is not displayed properly, install Silverlight.
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 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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If you operate the program, the upgrade program is downloaded and

activated. The network connection must be active after downloading
the upgrade assistant program.

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 Windows 8 environment are
displayed.

You can check the detailed items in the See compatibility

details'.
Download the most recent update.

Make sure to perform this process since it is a process to install

important updates required to install and use Windows 8.

Prepare for downloading the corresponding OS. This is a
process to download related information

The product key automatically appears on the screen. Press

'Next' to start downloading Windows 8.
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Read and accept the license agreement.

Select an installation option. The 'Windows settings, personal

files and apps' option is available only if you install the same
language version and the same 32 bit or 64 bit version. (For
detailed information about the different installation options,
refer to the "Installation Options" page.)

Select an option to install Windows 8.

Install now Performs the setup process immediately.

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Install by creating media Saves the Windows 8 image to a

USB storage device or DVD to install it later.

Install later from your desktop Closes the current window
and stops the setup process.

This user guide provides instructions for the Install now

option only.
If the [Keep Windows settings, personal files and apps] option
is selected, the system checks for incompatible drivers and
apps.

Samsung Software to be deleted before upgrading

After installing Windows 8 , download the software and drivers
for Windows 8 from
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downlo
ad/supportDownloadMain.do
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Confirm your selection and press 'Install' to start the upgrade

The system automatically restarts several times during the

Windows 8 setup process
Please do not perform any other tasks and wait until the

installation is completed.
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.

2. Upgrade Installation Using The Installation DVD

Upgrade Installation using the Windows 8 Installation DVD
Install Windows 8 using the DVD purchased from the
Microsoft Upgrade website.
You can choose an installation option from: Keep Windows
settings, personal files and apps, Keep personal files only, or
Nothing.
(For detailed information about the different installation
options, refer to the
"Installation Options" page.)

Starting Windows 8 Setup

Insert the installation DVD into the DVR drive of your PC.
The Setup.exe file is automatically launched when you insert
the 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.

Windows 8 Setup is being loaded.

When done, press 'Next' to download the most recent update

Make sure to perform this process since this process installs

important updates required to install and use Windows 8.

Enter the product key included in the DVD package

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Read through the license agreement and check 'I accept the
terms and conditions of the license agreement.'

Select an installation option. The 'Keep Windows settings,

personal files and apps' option is only provided when installing
in the same language version and the same 32 bit or 64 bit
version. (For detailed information about the different
installation options, refer to the "Installation Options" page.)

If the [Keep Windows settings, personal files and apps] option

is selected, the system checks for incompatible drivers and
apps.

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Samsung software to be uninstalled before upgrading

After installing Windows 8 , download and install the software
and

drivers

for

Windows

from

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supp

ortDownloadMain.do .
Confirm your selection and press 'Install' to start the upgrade

The system will reboot several times. Please do not perform

any other tasks and wait until the Windows 8 setup is
completed.
When the 'Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD'
message appears, do not press a key. If you press a key,
the Windows 8 setup process starts again from the start.

3. Clean Installation Using The Installation DVD

Perform a clean installation by booting up with the Windows 8
Installation DVD
Boot up your system with the DVD purchased on the Microsoft
Upgrade website to install Windows 8. All applications and files
are deleted.

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Make sure to back up your important data to an external

storage device since all data will be deleted.

Some of the files used in the previous Windows version are

saved in the Windows.old folder.

data such as personal files, Program Files, Windows, etc
Insert the Windows 8 installation DVD to boot up your system.
When the 'Press any key to boot from the CD or 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" message on

the following page.

Confirm the language, the time and currency format, and the
Keyboard or input method before clicking 'Next'.

Enter the product key included in the DVD package.

Note: If the installation DVD cannot boot up the system

Insert the Windows 8 Installation DVD to boot up the system

and press F2 to enter the BIOS screen

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Use to go to the Advanced menu. Then set Fast BIOS

Mode to [Disabled]. Go to the Boot menu and press Enter.

Go to the Boot Device Priority menu and press Enter.

Change the boot priority to place the 'DVD'included item at the

top.
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.

After entering the product key, read through the license

agreement and check 'I accept the terms and conditions of the
license agreement'

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Select Custom: Install Windows only ( advanced).

( The Upgrade option is not available. )

Make sure to back up all important data to an

external storage device since all data will be

deleted.
Select where to install Windows 8.
[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 exists. Press New to configure primary partition. When
primary partition configuration is complete, press 'Next' to
continue with the installation

Note: Changing the partition configuration will lose

the capability to use the Samsung

Recovery Solution permanently.
The system will reboot several times. Please wait until the
Windows 8 setup is completed before performing any other
tasks.

When the 'Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD'

message appears, do not key. If you press a key, the
Windows 8 setup process starts again from the start.

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2.4 User Setting

1. Personalize
Pick a color theme for your system.

Enter your PC name.

The input box for the PC name may not appear depending on your

selected installation option.

2. Wireless
Configure the wireless network for your system.
If you want to configure your wireless network after
completing the installation, press Connect to a wireless
network later.

Select the network to connect to. Then set the password and
security.
If you want to activate sharing between PCs, select Yes, turn
on sharing and connect to devices. Alternatively, if you want
to deactivate sharing between PCs, select No, don't turn on
sharing or connect to devices.

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Configure critical basic features of Windows 8.

Press 'Use express settings'.
If you want to configure the settings in detail, press
'Customize'.

3. Custom Settings
Detailed items in the custom settings are as following.
Protect and update your PC
Protect your privacy and your PC

Send related information to Microsoft to help improve

Windows and apps

Check online for solutions to problems

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 Share info with apps

4. Sign In To Your PC
The corresponding options may differ depending on the selected

installation option.
Select the account to sign in to your PC.
You can create a Local account and a Microsoft account.
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.
If you sign in with Microsoft account
You can synchronize and use online content such as
Windows Store, Mail, account pictures, browser history,
etc.

5. Installation Complete Screen

The installation is complete when all the settings are complete. The
following

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2.5 Checklist After Compliting The Installing

1. Windows 8 System Check
Installing Windows 8 drivers and software
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
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supportDo

wnloadMain.do
and download the SW Update program.
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.
How to check for devices that require drivers to be installed
for Windows 8
Press Windows Key + X Activate Device Manager:
Search for items with a yellow exclamation icon Press
Windows Key + X Activate Device Manager:

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- Search for items with a yellow exclamation icon

CHAPTER III
CONCLUSION

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3.1 Conclusions
Operation install windows system especially windows 8 should really
appropriate steps in order to move a computer running properly installed and
durable or durable used. If not corresponding steps, there will be an error, or
although walking could be no durable or no application is not functioning.
Therefore if you want to install the appropriate steps must step
3.2. Recommendation
During this era of globalization may already be familiar with the name
of a computer , but often we can only use only when treatment is more important
therefore to keep these computers can be run in accordance with its function
diantarnya me a little advise :
1. Live and turn off the computer according to the correct procedure. On the
Windows operating system, do always Shut Down process so that when
revive the computer is not a problem with the operating system
2. Use the UPS to keep in case of power failure the computer does not
immediately die.

BIBLIOGRHAPY

http://www.techspot.com

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