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Windows 8 Consumer Preview install guide: from ISO to in-place upgrade (screenshots)

Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing the Windows 8 public beta the easiest way: an in-place upgrade to your existing Windows 7 PC.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing the Windows 8 public beta the easiest way: an in-place upgrade to your existing Windows 7 PC.

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