Vizio CT14-A0 Installation Guide

Upgrading your VIZIO PC to Windows 8

This guide will take you through each step in upgrading your
VIZIO PC to Windows 8. The steps include:

• Getting Started

• Installing Windows 8

• Updating Drivers

It is important that you follow the procedures in this
guide for optimal Windows 8 upgrade for your VIZIO
computer. You may want to print this document for
your reference.

GETTING STARTED

Before you install Windows 8, it is recommended that you back
up your personal data to an external storage device (Example:
flash drive, external hard drive).

• When you have finished backing up your personal data,
connect your computer to the Internet (if not already
connected).

UPGRADING TO WINDOWS 8

Purchasing and Downloading Windows 8

This section will guide you through the steps to purchase and
download Windows 8.

1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to:

http://www.WindowsUpgradeOffer.com

2. You will be prompted to select your location and language.
Select North America from the right side of the screen.

Then select United States - English.

3. You will be directed to the Windows 8 upgrade page.
Select Continue.

4. You will now register for the Windows Upgrade Offer. Follow the
on screen instructions and fill out all the required information.

6. Open your browser and navigate to:
http://www.WindowsUpgradeOffer.com

Click on the My Order tab.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions and fill out the information
to purchase and download Windows 8.

You will be prompted to enter the promotional code
to discount the upgrade price to $14.99 after you
have entered your payment method.

5. After you have completed the registration, you will receive two
e-mails. One will contain your registration confirmation number
and the other will contain the Windows Upgrade Promotional
Code. Be sure to keep this code handy, as it will be required to
receive the Windows 8 upgrade for $14.99.

Installing Windows 8

This section will guide you through the steps to installing
Windows 8 on your computer.

1. After Windows 8 has finished downloading, double click on the
setup icon to begin.

2. The setup application will run and prompt you to get the latest
updates. Select Go online to install updates now and select
Next.

3. After Setup has retrieved the latest updates, you will be
prompted to enter the Product Key. Enter it in the space and
select Next.

4. On the License Terms page, select I accept the license terms
and select Accept to continue.