Step 1:
Your experience installing Windows 7 will change slightly depending on whether you are upgrading or performing a clean install. Your install experience therefore may not include all the steps shown this guide.
If you are upgrading from within your existing copy of Windows you will be asked if you want to ―go online to get the latest updates‖. Doing this can make for a smoother installation experience and ensure more of your hardware works from the moment Windows is installed.
Step 2:
If you are performing a clean install you will be asked what country you live in and what language you want Windows 7 installed in.
Choose these and Press Next.
Step 3:
When prompted at the next screen, press the Install Now button to begin your installation.
Step 4:
At the next screen, depending on whether you are performing an upgrade or a clean install, you will be asked which version of Windows 7 you are installing. Choose the version for which you have a valid licence and click Next.
Step 5:
The next step is to accept the licence agreement. You will need to pick a tick in the I agree box and click Next to proceed.
Step 6:
At this point you must choose whether you wish to upgrade your existing copy of Windows, if you have one installed, or perform a clean install. Performing a clean install will give you a better, faster copy of Windows but you will need to make sure you have backed up all of your files first as it will wipe them.
Step 7:
The next few steps only apply to doing a clean install. First Windows will ask on which disk or partition you want to install Windows (see the glossary for more information on what these are) You may want to wipe the drive or partition before installing Windows. This deletes all files and data on the disk so you can start with a clean drive. You can click on Drive options (advanced) to get to this feature and then choose Format. Be very careful to only format the drive on which you want to install Windows 7.
Click Next to start the installation.
Step 8:
Windows will now begin the installation process. Your computer will restart once or twice during this process but you will not need to do anything else until it completes.This can take 20 to 30 minutes for a clean install or up to several hours for an upgrade.
Step 9:
When installation is complete you will be asked for your name, this will be the name for the main administrator [master] account on the PC and your name for the PC itself.
Step 10:
You will then be asked if you want to set up a password for this account. If you do not want to do this just leave the boxes blank and press Next.
If you plan on using the parental controls in Windows 7 to help determine what games your children can play and when they can use the PC, you will need to set a password.
Step 11:
Windows will now ask you to enter your product key. This is the 25 character code that came with your copy of Windows. You will find it on a sticker on the case for your PC or inside the box your Windows 7 install DVD came in.
You can proceed without entering a product key if, for instance, you are just evaluating the features in a version of Windows 7 before choosing which one is best for you to buy.
Step 12:
Windows update is the system that helps keep your copy of Windows secure and up-to-date with the latest patches. You will be asked if / how you want Windows to update itself. I recommend you select use recommended settings and click Next.
Step 13:
We‘re almost done. The only steps left are to set a few settings particular to your location and preferences.
This screen will ask for your time-zone and for you to confirm the current time and date.
Step 14:
If you have a wireless wi-fi network set up and Windows has recognised the drivers, you will be asked what type of network this is. Select the option that best describes your wi-fi network and click Next. Windows will now set your internet security accordingly.
Step 15:
Windows may now ask you if you want to set up a Home Group. This will enable you to share files, photos, music and video with other PCs running Windows 7 in your home.
Step 16:
We‘re finished! You will now see the Windows 7 desktop and can get started using Windows.
Your experience installing Windows 7 will change slightly depending on whether you are upgrading or performing a clean install. Your install experience therefore may not include all the steps shown this guide.
If you are upgrading from within your existing copy of Windows you will be asked if you want to ―go online to get the latest updates‖. Doing this can make for a smoother installation experience and ensure more of your hardware works from the moment Windows is installed.
Step 2:
If you are performing a clean install you will be asked what country you live in and what language you want Windows 7 installed in.
Choose these and Press Next.
Step 3:
When prompted at the next screen, press the Install Now button to begin your installation.
Step 4:
At the next screen, depending on whether you are performing an upgrade or a clean install, you will be asked which version of Windows 7 you are installing. Choose the version for which you have a valid licence and click Next.
Step 5:
The next step is to accept the licence agreement. You will need to pick a tick in the I agree box and click Next to proceed.
Step 6:
At this point you must choose whether you wish to upgrade your existing copy of Windows, if you have one installed, or perform a clean install. Performing a clean install will give you a better, faster copy of Windows but you will need to make sure you have backed up all of your files first as it will wipe them.
Step 7:
The next few steps only apply to doing a clean install. First Windows will ask on which disk or partition you want to install Windows (see the glossary for more information on what these are) You may want to wipe the drive or partition before installing Windows. This deletes all files and data on the disk so you can start with a clean drive. You can click on Drive options (advanced) to get to this feature and then choose Format. Be very careful to only format the drive on which you want to install Windows 7.
Click Next to start the installation.
Step 8:
Windows will now begin the installation process. Your computer will restart once or twice during this process but you will not need to do anything else until it completes.This can take 20 to 30 minutes for a clean install or up to several hours for an upgrade.
Step 9:
When installation is complete you will be asked for your name, this will be the name for the main administrator [master] account on the PC and your name for the PC itself.
Step 10:
You will then be asked if you want to set up a password for this account. If you do not want to do this just leave the boxes blank and press Next.
If you plan on using the parental controls in Windows 7 to help determine what games your children can play and when they can use the PC, you will need to set a password.
Step 11:
Windows will now ask you to enter your product key. This is the 25 character code that came with your copy of Windows. You will find it on a sticker on the case for your PC or inside the box your Windows 7 install DVD came in.
You can proceed without entering a product key if, for instance, you are just evaluating the features in a version of Windows 7 before choosing which one is best for you to buy.
Step 12:
Windows update is the system that helps keep your copy of Windows secure and up-to-date with the latest patches. You will be asked if / how you want Windows to update itself. I recommend you select use recommended settings and click Next.
We‘re almost done. The only steps left are to set a few settings particular to your location and preferences.
This screen will ask for your time-zone and for you to confirm the current time and date.
Step 14:
If you have a wireless wi-fi network set up and Windows has recognised the drivers, you will be asked what type of network this is. Select the option that best describes your wi-fi network and click Next. Windows will now set your internet security accordingly.
Step 15:
Windows may now ask you if you want to set up a Home Group. This will enable you to share files, photos, music and video with other PCs running Windows 7 in your home.
Step 16:
We‘re finished! You will now see the Windows 7 desktop and can get started using Windows.
No comments:
Post a Comment