Installation:

1. Download Demaster, located here: http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19432.0
2. Allow Demaster to unpack the game files. It will create a folder in the FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered folder called DEMASTER_EXP.
3. Open the DEMASTER_EXP folder and navigate to data --> lang-en and create backups of the battle, main, and menu files--9 files total--as well as desc_scan_en.dat.
4. From the DEMASTER_EXP folder, navigate to textures --> battle fs --> hd_new and create a backup of c0m069_0.png.
5. (Optional) From the DEMASTER_EXP folder, go to open the textures folder and create a backup of start00.tex.png and start01.tex.png.
6. Open the FFVIII Crystal Remastered Version folder. Merge the included DEMASTER_EXP folder with the one created by Demaster.
7. Create a backup of the FFVIII_EFIGS.dll file located in the FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered folder. 
8. Choose the FFVIII_EFIGS.dll corresponding to your version of the game, rename it FFVIII_EFIGS.dll, and drop it in the same folder as the game's executable.
9. (Optional) If you'd like to use the custom title screen, open the Title Screen folder and merge the DEMASTER_EXP folder with the DEMASTER_EXP folder created by Demaster.

Be sure to start a new save file.

Methods of verifying installation:

1)init.out - Upon starting a new game, your inventory should be:

Potion x3
Phoenix Down x3
Antidote x3
Eye Drops x2
Tent x1

2)kernel.bin - Potions should heal for 400 HP instead of 300.

3)shop.bin - Balamb Shop won't sell Hi-Potions.

4)price.bin - Phoenix Downs will cost 2000 gil.

5) Field.fs - After naming Squall at the start of the game, you should be prompted to name Bahamut.

6) Battle.fs - Bombs will cast Berserk; Ifrit will be accompanied by a Buel.