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How
to format a computer and Reinstall Microsoft Windows How to format a computer and Reinstall Windows – Step by step
instructions for Windows XP, Windows Vista & Windows 7 Format Windows 7
You can Install Windows 7 via DVD Disk you’ve purchased or
with bootable USB. This post explains installing windows 7 with dvd disk. - 31 steps total, every step is screen-captured
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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) ·
If
you want to, insert password for your computer. ( Hey….you won’t forget it,
right? :) ) ·
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 ? Yup, we’re 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.
Install
Windows 7 - Welcome screen Tutorial: How to Install Windows 7 Kumar Done!
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