How to upgrade to Windows 8 - useful information

Hi community

I would like to share interesting page of Toshiba, providing information and details on the new Win 8 upgrade.

* How upgrading to Windows 8 *.
http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/generic/Windows8-upgrade-stepbystep/

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Dear customer,

Microsoft proposes to upgrade Windows 7 computers to Windows 8 Pro. The information contained in the present document explains the conditions and how to use the Windows 8 upgrade of the offer.

The upgrade process consists of the following 5 parts:

1. check if your computer is upgraded from Microsoft and supported by TOSHIBA.
2. things to do before you move to Windows 8.
3 order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it.
4. download the upgrade Assistant TOSHIBA.
5. upgrade software components using the TOSHIBA Upgrade Wizard.

_ * Part one: verification of eligibility conditions and the list of models supported * _

1. This offer is valid if you bought a PC preloaded with genuine Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, professional or ultimate edition between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013.

2. check in the list of the supported models, if your computer model is supported by TOSHIBA for the upgrade. Visit https://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/windows8-matrix

_ * Part II: things to do before moving on to Windows 8 * _

1. upgrade your current version of Windows 7 to the latest version provided by Microsoft to: http://www.update.microsoft.com.

2. save all your files and settings before the upgrade. Note: Do not back up files on the same hard disk that Windows is installed. For example, to make the back not files on a recovery partition. You can back up to another drive, or a DVD.

3. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

4. If Toshiba Disc Creator is installed on your computer, remove it.
(a) click Start? Control Panel? Control Panel? Uninstall the program.
(b) Toshiba Disc Creator, select and click the Uninstall/Change button.

_ * Part III: order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it * _

1 sign up for the upgrade of Windows 8 on Windows upgrade website managed by Microsoft https://windowsupgradeoffer.com offer and follow the online instructions. Submissions must be completed online by February 28, 2013.

2. after registration, you will receive a confirmation email which will provide more information as to when the upgrade of Windows 8 is available for purchase.

3. after the general availability of Windows 8, you will receive promotional code and purchase instructions.

4. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

5 buy the upgrade by following the instructions and download Windows 8. You will also be guided to perform a self test of qualification via a leveling tool step by step with information on the PC before upgrading.

6. follow the online instructions to upgrade the operating system. During this process, select keep Windows settings, applications and personal files.

ATTENTION: Operate your computer from the power supply current. Otherwise, you can run battery during the upgrade.

_ * Part IV: Download the wizard upgrade TOSHIBA * _

1. to receive the TOSHIBA Upgrade Assistant and the necessary software updates (e.g., BIOS, drivers, utilities, applications) to TOSHIBA, please visit
https://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/windows8_drivers.jsp

2. follow the online instructions.

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