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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


method


option


optionCompatibility

CheckerCompatibility

Checker InstallInstallConfigure the user settings

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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

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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

Clean Installation using the

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

Completing the Installation

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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.

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– 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



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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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

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provided during the upgrade process.

Installation Options Retainable Items


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



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

User Settings


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.


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

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• 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


ESD


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



Installation DVD

data will be deleted. User Settings

Checklist after Completing theCompleting the

Installation

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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

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perform the corresponding procedures by following the instructions in the Upgrade Program

published on the webpage.

http://windowsupgradeoffer com


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Upgrade Installation using th I t ll ti– http://windowsupgradeoffer.com

– If the webpage is not displayed properly, install Silverlight.



Installation DVD

• 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


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.

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– 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


ESD

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'



Installation DVD

compatibility details .

– Download the most recent update.

– Make sure to perform this process since it is a

User Settings

Checklist after Completing theprocess to install important updates required to

install and use Windows 8.


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– Prepare for downloading the

( )

Before you start upgradingp g

corresponding OS. This is a process to

download related information.

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Upgrade Installation using th I t ll tithe Installation

DVD


Installation DVD

– The product key automatically appears

on the screen. Press 'Next' to start

User Settings


downloading Windows 8.Completing the

Installation

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– Read and accept the license agreement.

( )

Before you start upgradingupgrading



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– Select an installation option. The 'Windows settings,

personal files and apps' option is available only if



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,

User Settings

Checklist after Completing thep ,

refer to the "Installation Options" page.)Completing the

Installation

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– Select an option to install Windows 8.

( )


• ‘Install now’ Performs the setup process

immediately.

• ‘Install by creating media’ Saves the

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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.



Installation DVD

User Settings


※ This user guide provides instructions for the ‘Install


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※ This user guide provides instructions for the ‘Install now’ option only.


– 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


apps.

S S ft t b d l t d b f


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Upgrade Installation using th I t ll ti– Samsung Software to be deleted before

upgrading



Installation DVD

– After installing Windows 8 , download the

software and drivers for Windows 8 from

User Settings


http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downlo

ad/supportDownloadMain.do .


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– 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



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

User Settings

Checklist after Completing theprocess starts again from the start. Completing the

Installation

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• 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.

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– 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.)



Installation DVD

User Settings


Installation

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Starting Windows 8 SetupBefore you start

upgrading

– Insert the installation DVD into the DVR

drive of your PC.

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drive of your PC.

– The ‘Setup.exe’ file is automatically


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launched when you insert the DVD. the Installation

DVD


Installation DVD

– 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.

User Settings

Checklist after Completing thep Completing the

Installation

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– Windows 8 Setup is being loaded.upgrading


– When done, press 'Next' to download the most

recent update


ESD

Upgrade Installation using th I t ll tirecent update.

– Make sure to perform this process since this



Installation DVD

process installs important updates required to

install and use Windows 8. User Settings


– Enter the product key included in the DVD package.Completing the

Installation

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– Read through the license agreement and

check 'I accept the terms and conditions of

the license agreement'.

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the license agreement .Upgrade

Installation using ESD


– Select an installation option. The 'Keep



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.)


– 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


– Samsung software to be uninstalled before

upgrading


ESD


– After installing Windows 8 , download and install the

software and drivers for Windows 8 from



Installation DVD

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

ortDownloadMain.do . User Settings


Installation

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– Confirm your selection and press 'Install' toBefore you start

upgrading– Confirm your selection and press Install to

start the upgrade.

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– 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



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.

User Settings


Installation

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• 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

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Boot up your system with the DVD purchased on the Microsoft Upgrade

website to install Windows 8. All applications and files are deleted.Upgrade



– Make sure to back up your important data to an external storage device since all

data will be deleted.



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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– 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

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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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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



Installation DVD

– Confirm the language, the time and currency

format, and the Keyboard or input method before

clicking 'Next'.

User Settings


– Enter the product key included in the DVD

package.


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※ 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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– 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’.



Installation DVD

– Change the boot priority to place the 'DVD'-

included item at the top.

User Settings


• 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.


– 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'.

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gUpgrade



– Select ‘Custom: Install Windows only



Installation DVD

(advanced)’.

(The Upgrade option is not available. )User Settings


Installation

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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.

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• [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



Installation DVD

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exists. Press ‘New’ to configure primary

partition. When primary partition configuration

is complete, press 'Next' to continue with the

User Settings

Checklist after Completing thep , p

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.


– 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.

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• When the 'Press any key to boot from the

CD or DVD' message appears, do not


ESD

Upgrade Installation using th I t ll tipress a key. If you press a key, the

Windows 8 setup process starts again

from the start.



Installation DVD

User Settings


Installation

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6. User Settings

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User Settings

1. PersonalizeBefore you start

upgrading

– Pick a color theme for your system.

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– Enter your PC name.

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


ESD


selected installation option. the Installation

DVD


Installation DVD

User Settings


Installation

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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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network after completing the installation,

press ‘Connect to a wireless network later’.

– Select the network to connect to. Then set the


ESD


password and security.

• If you want to activate sharing between PCs,

select ‘Yes, turn on sharing and connect to



Installation DVD

devices’. Alternatively, if you want to

deactivate sharing between PCs, select ‘No,

don't turn on sharing or connect to devices’.

User Settings


– 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.

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• Protect and update your PC


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• Protect your privacy and your PC

• Send related information to Microsoft



Installation DVD

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.

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– 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.



Installation DVD

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.

User Settings


Installation

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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.

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DVD


Installation DVD

User Settings


Installation

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7. Checklist after Completing the Installation

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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

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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.



Installation DVD

– How to check for devices that require drivers to beinstalled for Windows 8

User Settings


• 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


ESD


appears.A: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supportDownloadMain.do, run ‘SW Update’

and select the BIOS item to install



Installation DVD

and select the BIOS item to install.

Q: “Stop Working” window appears while running a program when a

User Settings


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.

Thank youThank you

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