plain simple and easy to follow.
Big Bravo! for Microsoft for this. Now, just follow these 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.
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) 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.
