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Wednesday 22 February 2017

Windows 7 Installation

In order to install your copy of the Windows 7 operating system please make sure to have the
Windows 7 Installation disk or usb

NOTE: Please make sure to back up all of your important data before proceeding with this
installation.



Method 1: Using Windows 7 installation disc

Step 1. 
Insert the Windows 7 operating system disk into your DVD drive, and then restart your computer.

Step 2. 
You will see a prompt that says ‘Press any key to continue’ after the logo disappears. When you see this press any key immediately.




Step 3.
‘Starting Windows’ with the Windows7 logo will appear.




Step 4. 
Language options, by default English will be set along with “time and currency format” and “keyboard or input method”




Step 5. 
Click “Install Now”




Step 6. 
Select type of operating system you want than click 'Next'.




Step 7.
End User License Agreement (E.U.L.A.), check the box to accept, and click “Next”



Step 8. 
“Which type of installation?” window will appear. Upgrade will be greyed out; the only option you should be able to choose is Custom (advanced).




Step 9. 
“Where do you want to install windows?” Make sure the partition is highlighted.




Step 10. 
Delete the partition by clicking on Drive options (advanced) on the bottom right corner of the field. Make sure the partition is highlighted and click on Delete. If drive advanced options is greyed out, then the partition will not have to be deleted.



NOTE: Deleting the partitions will erase all data on the system

Step 11. 
Disk 0 Unallocated Space should be the only listing at this point. If it is press next, If not please proceed to delete any additional partitions that may be listed.




Step 12. 
The next screen will show “Installing Windows”. This process should take approximately 10 minutes after which the system will reboot



NOTE: Do not press any keys during this boot up process so as to not disturb the rest of the installation.

Step 13. 
“Setup is starting Windows” will appear on the screen, then you will be asked to create a user name and a computer name.




Step 14. 
The next step will prompt you to create a password for your account (optional).




Step 15. 
The next screen will come up and ask you to choose one of three options: “Use recommended settings”, “Install important updates only” and “Ask me later”.




Step 16. 
This screen will allow you to choose your local time zone and also adjust the date and time.




Step 17. 
Click on the appropriate location of your computer to enable Windows 7 to apply the correct network settings.



The installation is done! You have successfully installed Windows 7 on your computer.



Method 2: Using Windows 7 USB Drive

click here to see full video of windows 7 installation using USB drive
https://youtu.be/itTDb_AMxs0?t=497

Step 1.
Insert the windows loaded USB into your computer

Step 2. 
Select first priority USB or FLOPPY drives in bios setup




Step 3.
Click F10 and save setup. Press F2 or F8 continuously.

Follow Step 2 to Step 17 in Method 1: Using Windows 7 installation disc.

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