如果您已经掌握了Windows 8.1、最终版本（内部版本 9600）或任何泄露的版本，您可以使用此分步指南进行安装。我们将涵盖该过程的每个步骤，并分享(process and share)有关更多特殊安装方案的有用信息。
对 Windows 8.1 有何期待
Windows 8.1中有很多新东西。本文介绍了一些基于Windows 8.1 Preview的内容，而其他内容对于RTM本身来说是新的：Windows(New) 8.1 Public (Windows 8.1) Preview(Public Preview)（代号“ Blue ”）有哪些新功能？
您可以在下面观看一段视频，该视频分享了与最终Windows 8.1(Windows 8.1)版本（RTM ）非常相似的泄露版本中引入的一些新颖性：
在接下来的几天里，我们将自己提供更详细的概述。
要记住的事情
您可以在计算机或虚拟机中安装Windows 8.1 。目前，最新版本的VirtualBox不适用于Windows 8.1。唯一可以正常运行的虚拟机软件(machine software)是VMware Player。
在开始安装之前，您需要有一个可用的产品密钥(product key)。在继续阅读本指南之前，请确保您拥有它。(Make sure)
接下来，最好有一个可用的Internet 连接(internet connection)，以便Windows 8.1可以仔细检查您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)详细信息并下载可用的最新更新。Windows 8.1需要Microsoft帐户(Microsoft account)。与Windows 8安装过程(setup process)不同，您无法选择创建和使用本地用户帐户(user account)。此规则的唯一例外是当您没有可用的网络连接(network connection)或验证您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)时出现问题。只有这样您才能选择创建本地用户帐户(user account)。
Windows 8.1 使用大约 10GB 的空间，没有安装任何特殊的附加功能。如果你想安装其他应用程序，你应该为它做一个更大的分区。我的建议是至少使用 20 - 25 GB。
Windows 8.1 RTM -安装程序(Installation Procedure)
首先，您需要使用Windows 8.1 安装光盘(installation disc)启动计算机。如果您使用的是虚拟机，请从.iso 光盘安装映像(disc installation image)引导。Windows 8.1 需要一段时间来加载安装文件。
复制必要的文件后，设置首先询问您要使用的语言、时间、货币和键盘输入设置。(currency and keyboard input settings)做出您喜欢的选择，然后单击Next。
单击立即安装(Install now)按钮开始安装。
系统会要求您输入激活Windows 8.1所需的产品密钥(product key)。键入它并单击Next。
您被要求阅读许可协议。选中“我接受许可条款”("I accept the license terms")框，然后单击下一步(Next)。
系统会要求您在进行升级或自定义安装之间进行选择。如果您想进行全新安装（最好这样做），请选择"Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)"。
现在要求您选择要安装Windows的位置。选择要用于Windows 8.1的分区，然后单击Next。
注意：(NOTE:)如果您在虚拟机或新计算机上安装Windows 8.1，您首先需要创建要安装它的分区。因此单击(Therefore click)驱动器选项(Drive Options)。然后，使用新建(New)按钮创建分区。指定分区的大小并单击(partition and click) Apply。在此步骤中，可能会要求您确认是否可以使用Windows 8.1为其系统文件创建一个附加分区，该分区将用于启动和恢复(boot and recovery)。如果系统询问您，请单击OK。
安装开始。该设置将需要几分钟时间来复制所有必需的文件并安装操作系统(operating system)。
安装完成后，Windows 8.1安装程序将自动重新启动您的系统。然后，您将看到为首次登录所做的准备工作的进度。为了完成此过程，您可能需要再次重新启动，具体取决于您计算机的硬件配置(hardware configuration)。
如何个性化Windows 8.1安装
重新启动后，Windows 8.1 开始自定义过程(customization process)。
首先(Start)为您的计算机命名。如果您键入一些“未经授权”的字符，如 $、% 和 &，您将收到适当的通知。另外，选择您喜欢的背景颜色。(background color)完成后，单击下一步(Next)。
如果您在笔记本电脑或(laptop or device)带有无线网卡的设备上安装(wireless network card)Windows 8.1，系统会要求您选择要连接的无线网络(wireless network)并输入适当的密码以进行连接。在通过电缆连接到网络的计算机或设备(computer or device)上，您无需执行此步骤。
接下来，您需要选择是要使用 Windows 8.1 附带的快速设置，还是要自定义安装。让我们动手，看看如果单击自定义(Customize)会发生什么。
首先，系统会询问您是否要打开文件共享和网络发现(file sharing and network discovery)。选择您喜欢的选项。
然后，系统会询问您Windows Update的(Windows Update)默认行为(default behavior)以及Windows SmartScreen等安全功能的默认行为。更改您感兴趣的内容，然后单击Next。
然后，系统会询问您故障排除选项以及您要打开的内容。您可以设置是否要向Microsoft发送不同类型的信息。根据您的喜好进行(preference and click)设置，然后单击(Set)Next。
接下来，系统会询问您是否要向Microsoft发送不同类型的信息，以及应用程序是否可以使用您的姓名、帐户图片以及是否允许它们访问您的位置。根据您的喜好进行(preference and click)设置，然后单击(Set)Next。
最后，您可以使用您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)登录您的 PC 。输入您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)详细信息，然后单击下一步(Next)。
如果您到现在还没有使用您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)安装Windows 8或Windows 8 .1，则可能会要求您提供备用电子邮件和电话号码(e-mail and phone number)以恢复您的帐户密码(account password)，以防您忘记或更改密码不受欢迎的客人。提供请求的详细信息，然后单击Next。
如果您之前使用过您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)，安装Windows 8或Windows 8.1，您将被要求使用安全代码(security code)来验证您的帐户。选择您希望接收该代码的方式：通过手机上的短信、电话(phone call)或电子邮件。然后，单击下一步(Next)。
注意：(NOTE:)获取此代码所显示的选项取决于您设置Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)的方式以及您是否提供了电话号码(phone number)。
现在，系统会要求您使用您选择的方法输入您刚刚收到的安全码。(security code)键入它并单击Next。
接下来，系统会要求您选择是否要在Windows 8.1中使用(Windows 8.1)SkyDrive。为获得最佳计算体验(computing experience)，最好单击“下一步”(Next)并保持SkyDrive处于开启状态。如果你想关闭它，你应该点击“关闭这些 SkyDrive 设置”("Turn off these SkyDrive settings")。
Windows 8.1需要一段时间来准备您的计算机、应用程序和所有设置。该过程还可能涉及重新启动。完成后，您将登录到Windows 8.1，您可以查看“开始(Start)”屏幕。
欢迎使用 Windows 8.1！
上述安装程序(Above Installation Procedure)的例外情况
上面共享的过程在每台计算机上并不总是完全相同。有一些例外。
例如，如果Windows 8.1设置未检测到有效的Internet 连接(internet connection)，则不会要求您使用Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)登录。您可以选择创建本地用户帐户(user account)。然后，个性化过程(personalization process)结束，无需输入任何安全代码(security code)，也无需设置是否使用SkyDrive。
另一个例外是当您使用Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)执行Windows 8.1的第二次或第三次安装时。系统不会询问您是否使用SkyDrive，而是询问您是否要使用与您所做的其他安装同步的设置来设置这台 PC。
做出选择并按照设置向导(setup wizard)进行操作。
结论
我注意到Windows 8.1的(Windows 8.1) 安装过程(installation process)比Windows 8稍微简单和快速。这些变化并不大，但它们确实简化了流程。如果您注意到其他变化和新奇事物，请不要犹豫发表评论。我希望您发现本指南很有用，如果您有任何问题，请随时使用下面的评论表提问。
How to Install Windows 8.1 RTM On Your Computer
If you have gotten уour hands on Windows 8.1, the final version (build 9600) or on any of the leaked builds, you can іnstall it using this step by step guidе. We will cover each step of the process and share useful information regarding more special installation scenarios.
What to Expect from Windows 8.1
There are many new things in Windows 8.1. Some were presented in this article based on the Windows 8.1 Preview while other things are new to the RTM itself: What's New in Windows 8.1 Public Preview (codename "Blue")?.
Below you can view a video that shares some of the novelties introduced in a leaked build that is very similar to the final Windows 8.1 version - the RTM:
We will present a more detailed overview ourselves, in the next few days.
Things to Keep in Mind
You can install Windows 8.1 on your computer or in a virtual machine. At this moment, the latest version of VirtualBox doesn't work well with Windows 8.1. The only virtual machine software that works without issues is VMware Player.
Before you start the installation, you need to have a product key available. Make sure you have it before moving forward with this guide.
Next, it is best to have a working internet connection available, so that Windows 8.1 can double check your Microsoft account details and download the latest updates available. A Microsoft account is requested by Windows 8.1. Unlike during the Windows 8 setup process, you are not given the option to create and use a local user account. The only exception to this rule is when you don't have a network connection available or something went wrong with the validation your Microsoft account. Only then are you given the option to create a local user account.
Windows 8.1 uses approximately 10GB of space without any special extras installed. If you want to install other applications, you should make a larger partition for it. My recommendation is to go for a minimum of at least 20 - 25 GB.
Windows 8.1 RTM - The Installation Procedure
First, you need to boot your computer using the Windows 8.1 installation disc. If you are using a virtual machine, boot from the .iso disc installation image. Windows 8.1 takes a while to load the setup files.
Once the necessary files are copied, the setup starts by asking what language, time, currency and keyboard input settings you want to use. Make the selections you prefer and click Next.
Click the Install now button to start the installation.
You are asked to enter the product key required to activate your Windows 8.1. Type it and click Next.
You are asked to read the license agreement. Check the "I accept the license terms" box and click Next.
You are asked to choose between making an upgrade or a custom installation. If you want to make a clean installation (it is best that you do that), pick "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)".
Now you are asked to select where you want to install Windows. Select the partition you want to use for Windows 8.1 and click Next.
NOTE: If you are installing Windows 8.1 in a virtual machine or on a new computer, you first need to create the partition where you want to install it. Therefore click on Drive Options. Then, create the partition using the New button. Specify the size of the partition and click Apply. At this step, you may be asked to confirm if you are OK with Windows 8.1 creating an additional partition for its system files, that will be used for boot and recovery. If you are asked, click OK.
The installation starts. The setup will take a few minutes to copy all the required files and install the operating system.
Once the installation is done, the Windows 8.1 setup will automatically reboot your system. Then, you will see the progress of the preparations made for your first login. In order for this process to finish, you might need to go through another reboot, depending on your computer's hardware configuration.
How to Personalize the Windows 8.1 Installation
After the restart, Windows 8.1 starts the customization process.
Start by giving a name for your computer. If you type some "unauthorized" characters like $, %, &, you will be notified appropriately. Also, choose the background color you prefer. When done, click Next.
If you are installing Windows 8.1 on a laptop or device with a wireless network card, you are asked to select the wireless network to connect to and type the appropriate password for connecting to it. On a computer or device connected via cable to the network, you won't go through this step.
Next, you need to choose if you want to use the express settings Windows 8.1 comes bundled with, or you want to customize your installation. Let's get our hands dirty and see what happens if you click Customize.
First, you are asked if you want to turn on file sharing and network discovery or not. Select the option you prefer.
Then, you are asked about the default behavior of Windows Update and that of security features like Windows SmartScreen. Change the things you are interested in and click Next.
Then, you are asked about troubleshooting options and what you want to turn on. You can set whether you want to send different types of information to Microsoft. Set things according to your preference and click Next.
Next, you are asked if you want to send different types of information to Microsoft and whether apps can use your name, account picture and if they are allowed to access your location. Set things according to your preference and click Next.
Finally, you get to sign in to your PC with your Microsoft account. Type your Microsoft account details and click Next.
If you have not used your Microsoft account to install Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 until now, you may be asked to provide an alternate e-mail and phone number to recover your account password, in case you forget it or it is changed by unwanted guests. Provide the requested details and click Next.
If you have used your Microsoft account before, to install Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, you will be asked to use a security code to verify your account. Select how you would like to receive that code: via a text message on your phone, via a phone call or via email. Then, click Next.
NOTE: The options displayed for getting this code depend on how you have set your Microsoft account and if you provided your phone number.
Now you are asked to enter the security code you just received, using the method you selected. Type it and click Next.
Next, you are asked to select whether you would like to use SkyDrive in Windows 8.1. For the best computing experience, it is best to click Next and leave SkyDrive turned on. If you want to turn it off, you should click "Turn off these SkyDrive settings".
Windows 8.1 takes a while to prepare your computer, your apps and all the settings. The process may also involve a restart. When done, you are logged into Windows 8.1 and you can view the Start screen.
Welcome to Windows 8.1!
Exceptions to the Above Installation Procedure
The procedure shared above is not always exactly the same on every computer. There are some exceptions to it.
For example, if the Windows 8.1 setup doesn't detect a working internet connection, you won't be asked to login using a Microsoft account. You are given the option to create a local user account. Then, the personalization process ends without entering any security code and without setting up whether to use SkyDrive or not.
Another exception is when you are using your Microsoft account to perform a second or third installation of Windows 8.1. Instead of being asked whether to use SkyDrive or not, you are asked whether you want to set up this PC using the settings synchronized from other installations you have made.
Make your choice and follow the setup wizard.
Conclusion
I noticed that the Windows 8.1 installation process is slightly simpler and faster than that of Windows 8. The changes are not major but they do streamline the process. If you noticed other changes and novelties don't hesitate to leave a comment. I hope you found this guide useful and, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask using the comments form below.
