Are you installing Windows 7?You don't have to be a professional or refer to a manual in order to do that.Windows 7 can be installed from a disc or flash drive.You can upgrade to Windows 7 from an older version of Windows.If you want to install Windows 7 as if it's a new computer, you have to do a clean install.Replacing an older version of Windows with Windows 7 will keep all your data.If you want to purchase Windows 7 within 30 days, you will need a product key.
Step 1: You should backup your files.
All data on your hard drive will be deleted during the installation process.Before installing a new operating system, you should back up all your files.You can back up your files to an external hard drive, a flash drive or a cloud-based service.
Step 2: You should restart your computer.
Click on the power options menu if you want to change the settings on your computer.
Step 3: When it restarts, immediately press Del, Esc, F2, F10, or F9.
Depending on the make and model of your computer, pressing one of these buttons immediately after you power on will allow you to enter the system bios.As the computer starts up, some computers will tell you which button to press.
Step 4: Find the boot options menu.
You may eventually find the boot options menu if you search around.If you can't find the boot options menu, look for the name of yourBIOS online for help.
Step 5: The first boot device of your computer should be the optical disk drive.
Although this method may vary among computers, the boot options menu is usually a menu of device names where you should set your CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive as the first boot device.You can set the order of their boot on that list.If you're stuck, consult a manual or the internet.
Step 6: You can put the Windows 7 Installation disc in the drive.
You can press the button on your drive.Push the Windows 7 installation disc back into the drive after placing it in the disk tray.
Step 7: The changes should be saved in the settings.
To save your configuration, press the button on the screen or choose the save option from the menu.
Step 8: Don't use your computer.
Hold the power button until the computer shuts down, or choose the shut-down option in your operating system.
Step 9: The computer can be started from the disc.
Start your computer after placing the disc into the drive.If you are asked if you would like to boot from the disc, press a key when the computer starts.You can start from the disc.The Windows setup will start loading.You may have done something wrong if you don't boot from the disc.Make sure you have selected the correct drive when you try the previous steps.
Step 10: Choose from a variety of Windows setup options.
You'll be presented with a window after Windows setup loads.Click in the lower-right corner to select your preferred language, keyboard type, and time/currency format.
Step 11: Click the button to install.
There is a button in the center of the screen.
Step 12: Accept the terms of the license.
The Microsoft Software License Terms can be found here.Click in the lower-right corner if you want to accept the license terms.
Step 13: Select the installation you want.
You can do a clean install of Windows 7 with this option.All your files will be erased on the installation drive.Select if you don't want to erase all your files.An existing Windows installation is required for this option.You cannot upgrade from one edition to another.You can only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Basic Edition if you have WindowsVista Home basic edition.You wouldn't be able to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium.
Step 14: If you want to install Windows on a partition, select a hard drive.
A hard drive is a physical part of your computer that stores data.You can install Windows 7 on a hard drive or partition.If the hard drive has data on it, you'll need to format or destroy it.This will permanently erase all data from the disk.From the list, choose the hard drive.Click Drive options that are advanced.Click to go to Drive options.If you don't have a partition on your computer, you should create one to install Windows.From the list, choose the hard drive.Click.You can choose from Drive options.Click if you want to select the size.
Step 15: Windows will be installed on your partition and hard drive.
Select where you want to install Windows and click.Windows will start installing.During the installation process, your computer may start and stop several times.
Step 16: Start your computer.
Your operating system should prompt you to boot up your computer.
Step 17: Make sure your computer is compatible with Windows 7.
The upgrade advisor scans your computer to see if it can be upgraded to Windows 7.If you want to upgrade to Windows 7, you have to use the same version of Windows you already have.You can only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium Edition if you have WindowsVista Home premium edition.You can't upgrade from Windows Vista Home to Windows 7 Professional.
Step 18: Make sure your computer is ready to install Windows.
Prepare your computer for a Windows installation by backing up your files.If there is a problem during the upgrade, it's a good idea to back up your files.You can back up your files with a variety of storage options, including an external hard drive, a flash drive or a cloud service.Scan your computer.It is possible to prevent Windows from installing correctly.They may interfere with the installation of the Windows operating system.To speed up the upgrade, uninstall unneeded programs.After Windows 7 has finished, you can install them.You can update Windows with Windows Update.To speed up the upgrade, remove unneeded files.If the installation fails, you should back up your hard drive.It's optional.
Step 19: You need to insert the Windows 7 installation disc.
Put the Windows installation disk into the disk drive and then close it.
Step 20: Click the Start menu.
The Windows logo is in the lower- left corner.You can boot your computer from the disc if you want, but you have to go to the installation screen.
Step 21: Click on the computer to open it.
You can see all the drives on your computer.Click Windows Explorer if you are using a newer version of Windows.It has an icon that looks like a folder.Click or name your computer.
Step 22: Click the disc drive to open the installation disk.
The disk's contents are displayed.Allow the setup to begin.
Step 23: Click to start the setup.
This starts the Windows 7 installation program.
Step 24: Click here to install.
There is a button in the center of the screen.
Step 25: Do you want to install updates for Windows Setup?
The updates are meant to fix known problems with Windows Setup and installing updates makes your installation more stable.Go Online will give you the latest updates for installation.Do not get the latest updates for installation if you click here.
Step 26: Accept the terms of the license.
Click next to "I accept the license terms" if you want to read over the Microsoft Software License Terms.Then click again.
Step 27: The upgrade option is available.
The first option in the menu is it.This checks you are compatible with Windows 7.
Step 28: Attach the flash drive to your computer.
You can use a free port to connect a flash drive to your computer.There needs to be at least 4 gigabytes of disc space on the flash drive.
Step 29: Personal files should be removed from the drive.
Before copying the Windows ISO file, make sure the flash drive has no other files on it.
Step 30: You can download the Windows 7 setup.
The raw data from a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive is called an ISO file.It is also called a disk image.Here you can find a list of download links.You can download a list of the links if the link doesn't work.
Step 31: The Windows 7 download tool can be downloaded from this link.
The tool will be used to copy the Windows 7 ISO file.
Step 32: The Windows 7 download tool is required.
Click the "en-US.exe" file to download it.Click to install the program.The installation wizard has on-screen instructions.
Step 33: The Windows 7 download tool can be opened.
You can open the program from the Windows Start menu once the download is complete.
Step 34: The ISO file is for Windows 7.
If you click on the Choose ISO file screen of the Windows 7 download tool, you will be taken to a page where you can save the file.Click to continue.
Step 35: Click on the device.
The "Choose Media type:" screen has a blue button in the lower-right corner.
Step 36: Click Begin Copying if you don't see something you want to copy.
Use the drop-down menu on the "Step 3 of 4" screen to select the drive you want to copy the ISO file to and then click the green button that says "Begin Copying".Click the Eraseusb device button if you get an error that says not enough free space.All files on the flash drive will be erased.
Step 37: It's time to restart your computer.
Click on the power options menu if you want to change the settings on your computer.
Step 38: When it restarts, press Del, Esc, F2, F10, or F9.
After you power on your computer, you should press one of the buttons to enter the system.As the computer starts up, some computers will tell you which button to press.
Step 39: You can find the boot options menu.
You may eventually find the boot options menu if you search around.If you can't find the boot options menu, look for the name of yourBIOS online for help.
Step 40: "USB Drive" or "Removable drives" are the first boot devices of your computer.
Although this method may vary among computers, the boot options menu is usually a menu of device names that you should set as the first boot device.You can set the order of their boot on that list.If you're stuck, consult a manual or the internet.
Step 41: From the drive, start your computer.
Start your computer with a freeusb port if you have ausb drive connected to it.If you are asked if you would like to boot from the drive, press a key when the computer starts.You can start from the drive.The Windows setup will start loading.
Step 42: You can choose your setup options.
You'll be presented with a window after Windows setup loads.Click in the lower-right corner to select your preferred language, keyboard type, and time/currency format.
Step 43: Click the button if you want to install.
There is a button in the center of the screen.
Step 44: Accept the license terms.
Click next to "I accept the license terms" if you want to read over the Microsoft Software License Terms.Click in the lower-right corner.
Step 45: Select the installation you want.
You can do a clean install of Windows 7 with this option.All your files will be erased on the installation drive.Select if you don't want to erase all your files.An existing Windows installation is required for this option.
Step 46: Do you want to install Windows on a hard drive or partition?
A hard drive is a physical part of your computer that stores data.If the hard drive has data on it, it is a good idea to remove the data from it.From the list, choose the hard drive.Click.Click to go to the Drive options.If you don't have a partition on your computer, you should create one to install Windows.From the list, choose the hard drive.Click.You can choose from Drive options.Click if you want to select the size.
Step 47: Windows can be installed on your partition and hard drive.
Select where you want to install Windows and click.Windows will start installing.During the installation process, your computer may start and stop several times.
Step 48: The drive needs to be removed.
Remove the drive after Windows is done installing.
Step 49: Reboot your computer.
After you have finished installing Windows 7, you can restart your computer and allow it to boot up.
Step 50: Click Next if you want to type your usernames and computer's name.
You will need to go through a setup process the first time you start your computer.
Step 51: Click Next to type your password.
Leave the text boxes blank if you don't want a password.You will need this password to sign in to Windows.
Step 52: Click Next if you want to enter your product key.
The case of your Windows 7 disc contains your product key.Once the 30 day trial time is up, you'll have to enter a key in order to skip entering your product key.
Step 53: You can choose your Windows Update settings.
You can choose "Use recommended settings", "Install important updates only" or "Ask me later".Microsoft recommends update and security settings.The computer is configured to install updates.Your security is disabled until you make a decision.
Step 54: You should set your time and time zone.
Use the drop-down menu to select your time zone and then use the calendar and clock to set your date and current time.
Step 55: The network type should be set.
The process of setting up your desktop will begin once the computer connects to your network.Choose Home network if the computer is connected to your own network.If you are connected to the network at work, choose Work network.You can connect to a public network from places such as restaurants and shops.