Windows 7 is far better than previous windows versions (XP and Vista). The install process is 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.
– 31 steps total, every step is screen-captured
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.
Tutorial: How to Install Windows 7
Done!
thanks alot dude
Thanks!!!!
Why is “completing installation” taking so long? Is it supposed to take that long too (about 30 minutes already), or is something wrong with my installation?
thanks nice instructions
Usually it’s a min or two.. Did it work out or you still have a problem?
Guys, Is there anyone who can provide me a windows 7
@sudheer Warez links will be deleted. Try torrent sites
@bonehead Please provide more info, thanks
Will reformating my computer erase all of my files even if I have the required space? :)
@Nikka yes, it will
Sorry, I can’t give you that info. Use google :)
It’s been so kind of you.
Thank you very, very much.
The part where it shows custom install, when i clicked it, it did not show me any of my drives!! :( help me please!!
thanks for the instructions!
Will this format windows 7 also off of a computer and then reinstall it also?
Yes, you will format and reinstall windows 7
really worthfull gideness
from sri lanka
…i’ve been having a hardtime and spending too much everytime i want to format my computer… thanx bro!!!!
Awesome!!! Thanks a lot. You just don’t know how much did you help. :) Thanks dude.
Can you tell me what is the best antivirus??
Please suggest both free and priced antiviruses.
A antivirus which will not slow down my computer…..
Nod32 – it’s not free but it’s the best one in my opinion
thanks for helping…thank you very much..very much
Very-very thanks to webmaster of this website now i feel comfortable thanks a lot
Thank you for this. I used the information to walk a friend of mine through reinstalling his Windows 7. Saved me a lot of time and headache to just have it on the screen in front of me as opposed to the usual “What does the screen look like? What are your options? Okay, choose that. Now what happened?” that usually comes from not being able to be there to do it yourself.
Hello
I have tried to format my computer by DVD but there is an error was occurred after clicking on install now button which was device driver is not installed, browse your device driver then click next.
So please help me to format my computer and install a new window.
Thanks
very technical,i really appretiate
what are the drivers we need to install?
Nice Steps!!!
Thanks very very much, it’s clear
Sir /mad. Please latitude 505 dell model leptop. Me installation for Wifi driver but this can not working. Please given instructions in wifi connect to the leptop
Very help full
when formatting the PC would I still change the cable/chords position inside the system unit?
Thank you so much. This worked & helped me alot. Thanks again.
Thanks ,suggesting for we .installing the window 7 ultimate
Really good effort
Easy to understand
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Expanding Windows File taking so long??Why??Its usually or what?
No one can thanks you
Lyke you must
Thx alot dude
Thank you
REALLY HELPFUL MY GUY…
Expanding windows files is nt installing just saying something wrong
thanks dude