Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 8 Step by step

This step-by-step guide serves as a general guidance for users upgrading their current Microsoft Windows 7 to Microsoft Windows 8. Please refer to this guide ONLY if you are conducting a compatible upgrade as following:

Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade plan

Users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro from Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Ultimate while maintaining their existing Windows settings, personal files and applications.
Step 1 Preparation
Step 2 Installing Windows 8
Step 3 Complete the Windows 8 Installation
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