Installing Windows is simple and everyone can manage it in no time. It only takes a few minutes. In this guide we will show you how to install your Windows 7 step-by-step. Let's take a look!
You don't need to be a professional or refer to a confusing manual in order to do so. You can install Windows 7 from a flash drive. You can also upgrade to Windows 7 from an older version of Windows. Doing a clean install will wipe all the data off your computer and install Windows 7 as if it's a new computer.
In this lesson, you will review pre-installation preparation and learn how to install Windows 7, along with any accompanying devices and hardware.
A clean install is often the best way to solve very serious Windows 7 problems, like a virus infection you can't get rid of completely or maybe some kind of Windows issue that you can't seem to solve with normal troubleshooting.
INPORTANT: As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. We recommend upgrading to Windows 10 to continue receiving security updates and technical support.
BACKING UP AND TRANSFERRING YOUR FILES
Before installation, it's a good idea to back up your files. This can be done by copying your files to an external source such as a CD, DVD, external drive, or USB flash drive.
If you are doing a custom (clean) installation, you will need to back up and transfer your files and settings. You will also need to gather your installation discs to reinstall any programs. For programs that were downloaded from the Internet, you may be able to download them again; if not, you'll need to back them up before upgrading.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before you start installing your Windows 7, it is recommended that you check your hardware setup and find out if it corresponds to the recommended system requirements by Microsoft. The Windows 7 minimum system requirements are as follows:
- 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor;
- 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit);
- 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
INSTALLING USING A FLASH DRIVE OR EXTERNAL DRIVE
Step 1: Connect a USB flash drive to your computer. Use a free USB port to connect a USB flash drive to your computer. The USB flash drive needs to have a minimum of 4 gigabytes of disc space.
Step 2: Move any personal files off of the drive. Make sure the flash drive has no other files on it before copying the Windows 7 ISO file.
Step 3:Download the Windows 7 ISO from the download Section. An ISO file is the raw data from a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive. It is also known as a disk image.
Note: This download may take a while, depending on your internet speed.
Step 4: Download Rufus Portable tool from the download section below. This tool will be used to copy the Windows 7 ISO file to the USB flash drive.
Step 5: Open Rufus Portable tool. Double-click the "rufus-3.15p.exe".
Step 6: In the Device Select the USB Flash Drive you inserted in your computer and On the Boot selection choose Disk or ISO image, click Select, and navigate to the save location of the Windows 7 ISO file and click it to select it. Then click START to begin. Be aware that this will erase all files on the flash drive.
Step 7: Restart your computer. Press the Start button on your computer and then click Restart in the power options menu.
Step 8: Immediately press one of these buttons, Depending on the model of your computer F9 (Boot Key Varies F10, F11, F12) when it restarts to open Boot Manager. Some computers tell you which button to press to enter the Boot Manager as the computer starts up. then Select "Your USB Drive".
Step 4: Download Rufus Portable tool from the download section below. This tool will be used to copy the Windows 7 ISO file to the USB flash drive.
Step 5: Open Rufus Portable tool. Double-click the "rufus-3.15p.exe".
Step 6: In the Device Select the USB Flash Drive you inserted in your computer and On the Boot selection choose Disk or ISO image, click Select, and navigate to the save location of the Windows 7 ISO file and click it to select it. Then click START to begin. Be aware that this will erase all files on the flash drive.
Step 7: Restart your computer. Press the Start button on your computer and then click Restart in the power options menu.
Step 8: Immediately press one of these buttons, Depending on the model of your computer F9 (Boot Key Varies F10, F11, F12) when it restarts to open Boot Manager. Some computers tell you which button to press to enter the Boot Manager as the computer starts up. then Select "Your USB Drive".
Step 9: If you are asked if you would like to boot from the USB drive press any key. After you choose to start from the USB drive. Windows Setup will begin loading.
Step 10: Choose your Windows Setup options. Once Windows Setup loads, you'll be presented with a window. Use the drop-down menus to select your preferred language, keyboard type, and time/currency format, then click Next in the lower-right corner.
Step 11: Click the Install Now button. It's the blue button in the center of the screen.
Step 12: Accept the License Terms. Read over the Microsoft Software License Terms, and click the checkbox next to "I accept the license terms". Then click Next in the lower-right corner.
Step 13: Select the Custom installation. This option allows you to do a clean install of Windows 7. This will erase all your files on the installation drive. If you do not want to erase all your files, select Upgrade instead. This option requires an existing Windows installation.
If the hard drive has data on it, delete the data off of it, or format it Be aware that this will permanently erase all data from the disk.
If your computer doesn't have any partitions yet, create one to install Windows on it.
Step 15: Install Windows on your preferred hard drive and partition. Once you've decided on where to install Windows, select it and click Next. Windows will begin installing. Your computer may start and restart several times during the installation process.
- Select the hard drive from the list of hard drives.
- Click Drive options (advanced).
- Click Format from Drive options.
- Select the hard drive from the list of hard drives.
- Click Drive options (advanced).
- Select New from Drive options.
- Select the size, and click OK.
Step 15: Install Windows on your preferred hard drive and partition. Once you've decided on where to install Windows, select it and click Next. Windows will begin installing. Your computer may start and restart several times during the installation process.
Step 16: Remove the USB drive. After Windows is finished installing, remove the USB drive.
Step 17: Reboot your computer. After you have finished installing Windows 7 and have removed the USB drive, reboot your computer and allow it to boot up as normal.
Step 18: Type your username and computer's name and click NEXT. The first time you start your computer after installing Windows 7, you will need to go through a setup process.
Step 19: Type your password and click NEXT. If you don't want a password, leave the text boxes blank and then click Next. This is the password you will need to sign in to Windows using your account.
Step 20: Enter your product key then click NEXT. To skip entering your product key, just click Next, but Windows will run on a 30-day trial, and you'll have to enter a key once the 30 day trial time is up.
Step 21: Choose your Windows Update settings. You can select Use recommended settings automatically sets update and security settings recommended by Microsoft. or Install important updates only configures your computer only to install necessary updates. or Ask me later disables your security until you have made a decision.
Step 22: Set your time and time zone. Use the drop-down menu to select your time zone, and then use the calendar and clock to select today's date and the current time.
Step 23: Set your network type. Once the computer connects to your network, Windows will go through the process of setting up your desktop.
INSTALLING DRIVERS AND UPDATES
Now you can personalise your computer and install all necessary updates and drivers. If you are connected to a network via an Ethernet cable, the updates and driver can be installed using the Windows Update application, which can be found in the Start menu.
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