You can self-install the Windows 7 operating system from a DVD or USB drive. In both cases, you must first create a boot device with the files required to install the OS.
Necessary
- - DVD disc;
- - Windows 7 usb / dvd download tool.
Instructions
Step 1
Download the image of the Windows 7 installation disk. You can use the original files available on the Microsoft website. The downloaded file must have iso permission. Select the version of the operating system that matches the license key available to you.
Step 2
You can create a bootable disk using a huge number of programs. Let's look at this process using the example of the Windows 7 usb / dvd download tool. This is an official utility from Microsoft. Download this program and install it. Insert your DVD-R or DVD-RW drive into your optical drive. Please note that once the files are burned, you cannot change the contents of the disc.
Step 3
Run the installed program. In the first window, click the Browse button and specify the path to the downloaded iso file. Click the Next button. Now press the DVD button and select the optical drive with a blank disc inside. Start the process of writing files to disk by clicking Start. After the program finishes, restart your computer.
Step 4
Immediately after turning on the PC, activate the Boot Menu. This usually requires pressing the F12 button. Select your DVD drive from the list of available devices. If you were unable to launch the specified menu, enter the BIOS of the computer motherboard by pressing Del. Open the Boot Device Priority menu. Move the DVD to the top line. Press F10 and confirm to save the parameters.
Step 5
When the computer restarts, the Windows 7 operating system setup program starts. In the first dialog box, select the Full Install option. Wait while the utility scans the hard drive and creates a list of available partitions. You can change the size and number of hard disk partitions. To do this, use the "Delete" and "Create" buttons. After preparing the hard drive, select the area where the new copy of Windows will be installed and click Next.
Step 6
Wait while the program copies the required files and prepares them for writing to disk. This process can take from 30 to 60 minutes. The time taken depends on the power of the computer and the speed at which the files are written to the DVD drive. After the automatic reboot, follow the further instructions of the OS Installation Wizard. You will need to specify the current date and time, select the Windows Firewall mode, and create at least one user. Please note that the selected account will be assigned administrator rights.
Step 7
After the second reboot, the Windows 7 desktop will be launched. This completes the installation process. For normal operation of the devices, install the necessary drivers and software.
