Installing an operating system is a simple process. In most cases, it runs automatically and requires the user only to follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen. Installing Windows 7 from a disc is also easy and can be done fairly quickly.
BIOS settings
Turn off your computer and start it again. Press the Delete, F2, F10 or other key during the boot process (depending on the type of motherboard). As a result, you will be taken to the BIOS settings of the computer. Go to the Boot section and select Boot Device Priority. You will see a list that determines the order of the computer boot. In the 1st Boot Device line, select the CDROM device, so you indicate that the computer should first try to boot from a CD or DVD. When finished with the settings, press the F10 key and confirm the saving of changes by clicking the Ok button. Wait for your computer to restart.
Start installation
Insert the Windows 7 disc into the drive and restart your computer again. The Install Windows operating system window appears on the screen. Select the Language to install, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method. Click the Next button.
OS type selection
Select the type of operating system you want to install. It depends on the architecture of your computer (x86 or x64). This step is not always present during installation; its presence depends on the build of the Windows 7 installation disc.
Terms of use and installation method
In the Please read the license terms window, you can read the terms of use of the Windows 7 operating system. After reading them, select the I accept license terms checkbox and click Next. Next, you need to choose how to install the system. The Upgrade item provides for upgrading an already installed OS to a new version. The second item - Custom (advanced) is intended for installing a new system on a computer. Choose the second item. Please note that it is recommended that you back up all data on your hard drive before installing a new operating system.
Installation process
Select the hard disk partition where you want to install the operating system and click Next. Next, the automatic installation process of the system will begin, during which the computer can be rebooted several times. This completes the main part of the system installation.
Additional settings
Upon completion of the installation of the operating system, you will be prompted to make additional settings: user credentials and passwords for them, a key for activating the license of the installed copy of the system, a method of protecting the system, time and time zone, the type of computer network used, etc. All these settings are carried out sequentially, following simple instructions displayed on the computer screen.
