Windows 7 is much better than previous windows versions (XP and
Vista). The install process is plain simple and easy to follow. Now, just follow below steps and you will install windows 7
in no time. You can Install Windows 7 via DVD Disk you’ve purchased or with
bootable USB.
This post explains installing windows 7 with dvd disk.
Total 31 steps
First, insert your Windows 7 Boot Disk into your dvd drive and reboot your PC. While the PC is rebooting, you will be prompted ” Press any key to
boot from CD…” Just press any key here. After you press a key,
windows will load installation files.
Windows 7 setup will start
Select your language, time
and currency format and keyboard input (US)
Click Install Now to proceed
Setup will load for a min or
two
If you do, select I accept
the license terms and click Next
If you are upgrading from
Windows Vista select Upgrade, if you had Windows XP you have to select Custom
(Advanced). Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 is not available. Click Custom
(Advanced)
Select the Partition where
you want to install Windows 7 and click Next. You will need at least 5716Mb
free space.
If you don’t have enough
free space to Install Windows 7, you will receive the following warning.
If that’s the case, you will need to format the partition where
you previously had Operating System installed.
WARNING: Formatting a partition
will erase all existing data on the partition, proceed only if you have backed
up all your files!
If you want to format the partition, go to Drive options and format the partition where you want to install windows 7.
Again, do this only if you have backed up your documents/files!
click format and then yes
After you press Next,
Windows 7 Installation will begin. Approximately takes about 30 min to 1 hour
to finish, depending on your computer speed.
After half an hour, setup is
complete and windows 7 installation is almost finished. Few more minutes
Now your computer will
reboot, since the Windows 7 DVD boot disk is still in the drive, the message
press any key to boot from DVD will appear. We already did that, so this time DO NOT
press anything. Just wait 5
sec and your PC will continue booting and finish installing your operating
system.
Windows will continue
booting and installing, almost there!
Finally!
Insert your name (this will be your windows username)
Insert your Windows 7
product key and press Next.
Do you want Microsoft
Updates for your new operating system? It is highly recommend you know…! Select
use recommended settings.
It’s time for Time zone,
select yours from the drop down menu.
Depending on your location,
select the appropriate network location.
If you have more than 1
computer, type homegroup password for sharing files. Make sure to remember it.
Windows is finalizing your
settings
Can you see the finish line
? Yes, we are there
That’s it. Now insert your
computer manufacturer drivers CD and install drivers. Also FYI, Windows 7 has
great driver support, go to Start –> Control Panel –> Select View By =
Small Icons –> Click Windows Update.
Check for updates and click
on optional updates, to see which drivers windows 7 found for your computer
automatically.
Enjoyyy......
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