Problem with Installing Windows 8 from CD on my new Lenovo

Krakatao

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Dear community!

I have problem instaling Windows 8 on my new Lenovo laptop G50-80. I received Lenovo CD with Windows 8, inserted that CD in DVD drive and placed DVD drive as first in boot priority.

The problem which I have is that my Lenovo doesn't load Windows 8, instead it goes every time to FREE DOS. What should I do?

Here are picture of BIOS settings:

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Here is youtube video: https://youtu.be/jsvzpu5Qu1o
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I don't think the DVD is what you think it is. Try booting it in a different computer to check it out.

Download a new Windows 8.1 ISO and use it instead: Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 ISO - Download or Create

I'd recommend creating a flash drive to install from rather than a DVD, faster install.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
If you have a Lenovo IdeaPad (for example, Z50-75 or G50-80) with FreeDOS.

How to clean install Windows 8.1/10 64-bit from USB/DVD.

STEP ONE (if you boot from USB flash drive):

How to create UEFI Boot Mode compatible Windows 8.1/10 64-bit USB flash drive. -> link

STEP TWO:

Lenovo UEFI firmware (BIOS) settings.
- Exit; OS Optimized Defaults: Win8 64bit (default is Other OS)
- Boot; Boot Mode: UEFI (default is Legacy Support)
- Security; Secure Boot: Enabled

STEP THREE:

You do not need to change the boot order of drives in your UEFI firmware (BIOS) settings.
- Connect your Windows 8.1/10 USB flash drive (Note: FAT32 file system) or insert your Windows 8.1/10 DVD.
- Shut down your laptop.
- Find the small NOVO button on left side of your laptop near the power cord point.
- Press the NOVO button. The system loads boot options.
- Select the BOOT MENU option.
- Select your USB/DVD from the boot menu.
- (If you boot from DVD): Press a key when you see "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD".

STEP FOUR:

On the Where do you want to install Windows? screen, you'll need to delete all of the partitions. Select a partition and click on the "Delete" option for each partition.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G580
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
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