Upgrading to Windows 8 on Aurora R4

Hi OB88,

Secure boot is a feature in BIOS to protect the computer from low-level exploits and rootkits and bootloaders. Microsoft has added this feature in Windows 8 operating system to give more security to the computer.

This security process is shared between the operating system and UEFI BIOS.

You can change the UEFI BIOS to legacy but you may have to reinstall the Windows on the computer.

There is no need to delete any partitions on the system when you upgrade to Windows 8.

Note: Alienware Aurora R4 has latest BIOS and drivers compatible for Windows 8.Please update the BIOS and then upgrade to Windows 8 operating system.

Please let me know if this helps.

Thanks for the prompt reply, but just to be sure -  I should do the following in sequence:-

1. change UEFI to legacy in BIOS - Boot and reinstall windows 7 if necessary

2. Update the BIOS - could you clarify update to which version or do you mean legacy boot

3. Upgrade to Windows 8

Sorry to be a bit nitpicky but want to be sure I don't muck it up

Thanks

Dave

Hi OB88,

To upgrade to windows 8 on your computer you will have to update to latest windows 8 BIOS update and then upgrade to Windows 8 operating system.

I see that you want to change the BIOS from UEFI to legacy. I’d like to know why do you want to change to legacy BIOS so that I could suggest you further course of action.

Please reply for any queries.

Thanks for the  reply.  As I said before I am a bit confused as it says on the Dell website that I have to disable Safe Boot.  The only ref I have seen to this is to change UEFI to legacy as I can find no function in the BIOS for Safe Boot.  I amyy have misunderstood totally.  Sorry for the late reply but my internet has been down since Saturday

Thanks

Dave

Hi OB88,

I’d like to know where you found the information that you need to change the BIOS from UEFI to Legacy.

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Pla tell us proper way to do it.

Whole procedure.

I did the upgrade but when it comes to the windows 8 screen logo at boot it keeps loading for too long and then reboots.

Hi djgsm,

If you have Dell Alienware Aurora R4 with you and you are planning to upgrade to Windows 8, you will need to upgrade to Latest BIOS released for this system by going into the link below. When the page comes up please put in the service tag of your computer. Then go ahead and download the BIOS by selecting Windows 8 operating system.

http://dell.to/uIo3ef

After installing the BIOS you can upgrade to Windows 8 operating system.

After completing the installation then refer to the link below for correct order in installing the drivers on the computer using the link above.

http://dell.to/KKYTyt

Please let me know if this helps.