How to Install Windows 8 on an Android Tablet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tap on Menu

   The Change My Software program is required to install Windows 8 on your Android tablet. , Some websites may require you to fill out a survey before you can download Change My Software.
   
   If you encounter any surveys, either complete the survey to access the download, or try using a different mirror link. , This file contains all the compressed files required to run Windows 8 on your tablet. , The Change My Software installation wizard will display on-screen. , The program will launch automatically when installation is complete. ,,, Change My Software will immediately begin downloading Windows 8 drivers for your Android tablet, which may take up to several minutes to complete. , Do not place a checkmark next to “Remove Android” unless you want to install Windows 8 without the dual boot option into Android.
   
   By default, Change My Software allows you to run both Windows 8 and Android on your tablet.
   
   Keep in mind that removing Android from your tablet will void the manufacturer’s warranty on your device. , Your tablet will feature a screen prompting you to choose an operating system. , Going forward, you can reboot your tablet at any time and choose whether you want to log in using Windows 8 or Android.
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   Step 2: then tap on “Settings” on your Android tablet.

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   Step 3: Tap on “Developer options

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   Step 4: ” then place a checkmark next to “USB debugging.” This will allow your computer to make changes to your Android when connected via USB.

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   Step 5: Navigate to the official website for Change My Software at http://changemysoftware.org/CMS8Edition on your Windows-based computer.

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   Step 6: Click on any one of the mirror links displayed below “Download.” A third-party website featuring the download link for Change My Software will open and display in a new browser tab.

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   Step 7: Select the option to download the Change My Software .rar file to your desktop.

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   Step 8: Double-click on the .rar file to extract all contents using WinZip

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   Step 9: then double-click on the .exe installer file.

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    Step 10: Follow the on-screen prompts to install Change My Software on your computer.

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    Step 11: Connect the Android tablet to your computer using a USB cable

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    Step 12: then click on “Android > Windows 8.”

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    Step 13: Verify that Change My Software has detected your Android

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    Step 14: then click on “Continue.”

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    Step 15: Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu.

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    Step 16: Wait for Change My Software to display a “download successful” message

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    Step 17: then click on “Install.” The installation of Windows 8 will take up to several minutes to complete

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    Step 18: and your tablet may reboot several times throughout the process.

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    Step 19: Wait for Change My Software to inform you installation of Windows 8 is complete

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    Step 20: then disconnect the tablet from your computer.

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    Step 21: Tap on Windows 8

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    Step 22: then follow the on-screen prompts to start using Windows 8.

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