In this article, we will look at how to install operating system Windows 7 from disc. The instruction was prepared in the most visual and accessible way even for beginners.
The whole process of installing the "seven" will consist of the following steps:
BIOS setup to boot the computer from a boot disk;
Recommendations for partitioning a hard disk;
Definition of the system partition;
Windows 7 installation and initial setup.
Step 1. BIOS setup to boot the computer from the boot disk
If you do not know how to boot from disk, then following the link, you will learn how to do this:
Step 2. Start installation
After exiting the BIOS, having previously saved the settings made, the computer will restart and if any operating system has already been installed on it, then after a while the message “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” will appear on the screen (Press any key to boot from CD / DVD) which you should do.
Be careful as you only have five seconds to enter the system setup. If the loading of the current operating system has started, it means that the opportunity to start the installation was missed and you should restart the computer again for the next attempt.
If you install the system on new computer or clean hDD, then you will not see the previous window, installing Windows 7 will start automatically.
So, if the computer started to boot from the installation disk, then the system installation start window will appear on the screen, in which you can see the process of downloading the initially necessary files.
If this window did not appear, but the loading of the old operating system began (if it was installed), or there were messages that boot disk not found (in case of installation on a new computer or hard drive), then this means that your computer failed to boot from the disk and you should return to the previous step for setting up the BIOS.
After downloading the main files, you should see a window for setting the language parameters, the date and time format, as well as the keyboard layout, in which the parameters for Russia will be set by default.
The system restore point may be useful to you in the future, in case of problems with installed system, for example, due to damage, deletion or unauthorized modification of its system files. As a rule, this leads to unstable work of Windows 7 or refusal to boot at all. In this case, you can restore the original system files from the installation disc using the above step.
In general, the "System Restore" section in Windows 7 is a powerful enough tool for fixing various kinds of problems that arise during its operation, and we will definitely devote a separate publication to it, and within the framework of this article, we press the "Install" button to proceed directly to installation.
A few minutes later, a window with a license agreement will appear in front of you, the condition of which must be accepted by checking the appropriate item and clicking the "Next" button.
In the next window you have to choose the type of installation:
As you can see, here we can choose between two options: update and full installation. The "Update" item can be used if you want to update your old operating system to Windows 7, while retaining all installed programs and settings. True, for this, the installation of the "seven" must be launched directly from your already installed OS. It should also be remembered that this is only possible from WindowsVista, and the update is not applicable to operating systems of older generations, including Windows XP. In general, this type of installation is not the best solution. The point is that in new windows will migrate not only the settings of the previous system, but also all its problems, brakes and glitches. And in general, the stable operation of the system before installed programs in such case are not guaranteed. Therefore, the preferred type is full installation, which should be selected.
At the next stage of the installation, we have to select a partition on the hard disk for installing Windows 7. Here, I would like to make a small digression and give some helpful advice by splitting hard disk to system partitions:
Do not allocate all of your hard drive space to one single partition. This can cause you a lot of trouble in the future.
Modern hard disks have large enough capacities for storing data and therefore it is advisable to divide them into several thematic sections.
It is recommended to set aside a separate section for the installation of the operating system and the necessary software and not to clog it with your personal data.
You should choose the size of the system partition with a margin, given that for correct windows work, 15% of the space in this section must remain free.
Don't create too many sections. This will complicate navigation and reduce the efficiency of distributing large files and folders.
Step 4. Defining the system partition
Now, let's get back to the installation. From this moment on, the installation can proceed in two ways:
Option 1: You have a new computer and the hard drive has never been allocated. In this case, you will see a window with the following content:
To partition a hard disk into partitions, select the item: "Disk settings". In the additional options that appear, select "Create" and enter the required partition size in the window next to it. Remember that you must specify the size in megabytes. Calculate it assuming 1 gigabyte \u003d 1024 megabytes. As a rule, for Windows7 and related software, 60 - 100 GB is enough, but you are entitled to make it even more if necessary.
After specifying the required size of the future system partition, click the "Apply" button. Next, to use all its capabilities, ask Windows to create an additional partition for it. Don't be alarmed, it will only take up 100 MB of free disk space and will be invisible to you.
By clicking "OK", we will return to the partition selection screen for installing Windows.
As you can see, there has been a change here. Now we have a partition that the system has reserved for its own use, the partition we just created and the remaining unallocated area. From the unallocated disk space, in the same window, you can create additional partitions in the same way that we used above, or you can postpone this action for later and finally partition your drive already in Windows.
Having adopted the right solution, select the part of the disk on which we plan to install the operating system and click "Next".
Option 2 - If your computer already has an operating system installed. Then your hard disk is already allocated to logical areas, and you will see a window listing all the partitions found on it, for example:
Attention! All further manipulations with the found partitions can lead to the loss of your data, so be very careful in your actions.
If the current partition of the hard disk does not suit you, then you can delete the existing partitions in whole or in part by selecting the appropriate part of the disk and then the "Delete" option. The resulting unallocated disk space, you have the right to split at your discretion in the above way, considered in option 1.
If the current partitioning of the disk suits you completely, then you need to decide in which of the existing partitions you will install Windows 7 and whether you want to save the information available there. In this case, before moving on, let's first get acquainted with the possible installation options, after which you can already make an informed decision without pointing your finger at the sky.
You have selected the section to which in this moment your old operating system is installed, and you plan to save the data stored on it. In this case, after clicking the "Next" button, before starting the installation, you will see a window with a warning that the previous copy of Windows with all its files and folders will be moved to the "Windows.old" folder. The rest of the information will be untouched. By clicking "OK" in the warning window, you start the installation process.
This setup has one major drawback. As a rule, after a long-term operation of the operating system, the partition on which it was installed becomes very littered and contains a lot of unnecessary files... Adding to all this, a new operating system with accompanying software, you will face at least irrational use of hard disk space, defragmentation of files and even possible overflow, which will undoubtedly lead to a decrease in the speed of the system.
If you have selected a hard disk segment that does not contain Windows as the future system partition, and you want to save all the stored information on it, the installation will start immediately after clicking the Next button.
If you plan to install Windows 7 on a clean partition (the preferred option of all) and you have either already saved the information on it elsewhere, or you do not need it, then you should format it before starting the installation. To do this, select the "Format" item. The installation program will warn you that this section may contain data that is important to you and that it will be destroyed.
After clicking the "OK" button, the selected part of the disk will be completely cleared of the information stored there, and to start the installation, all that remains is to select the "Next" item.
Step 5. Installation and initial setup of Windows 7
So, after selecting the system partition, the system installation process will begin directly, during which copying and unpacking of files, installation of components and updates will take place.
During installation, your computer will automatically restart several times, and the whole procedure can take from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on its power.
Finally, after the installation is complete and the next restart of the computer, the first window of the initial Windows setup will appear in front of you, in which you have to enter the username (the name of your account in the system) and a computer (the name under which it will be visible to other users on the network).
On the next screen, you can create a password for your account or postpone this action by leaving the fields blank and clicking the Next button.
The next step will be the ability to select parameters automatic update Windows, designed to regularly check the Internet for all kinds of system security fixes, critical updates and service packs on the official website technical support... Enabling automatic updates is desirable, but optional at this stage, since you can perform more flexible configuration of this parameter after installation from the control panel.
After selecting the security options, Windows Initial Setup will prompt you to check the date and time settings. If everything is correct, click "Next".
If the drivers were installed during the installation network cardthen you will see a window network settings, in which you will need to select the location of your computer.
After you make your selection, a window will appear to connect to the network and apply settings.
This completes the initial setup of the system. After the final application of the parameters, a welcome window will appear in front of you, then the system will prepare the desktop, the appearance of which will mark the completion of the installation of Windows 7.
Immediately after completing the Windows installation, you should install all required drivers connected devices.
Remember! After installing Windows 7, you need to enter the BIOS again and return to boot from the hard drive.
In this article, we will understand in detail how to install Windows 7... But before proceeding with the installation of Windows, ALWAYS make a backup of your important data, that is, save all your data to another partition, or to a USB flash drive, disk, etc.
All you need to install Windows 7 is a bootable disk with this operating system, as well as some free time and patience.
So, let's begin.
Installing Windows 7 in pictures
1. Insert the Windows 7 OS disk into the DVD-Rom of your computer and, as soon as the computer starts to boot, go into the BIOS (to enter the BIOS, as a rule, you need to press the DEL key) to select boot from the DVD disk. In the BIOS, enter the menu "Boot" -\u003e "Boot Device Priority" and for the first item "1st Boot Device" set the value "CDROM", as in the picture below:
The second option to boot from DVD is, as soon as the computer is turned on, press the F8 key to bring up the boot option selection menu and choose to boot from CD-ROM / DVD-ROM.
2. As soon as you select the Windows 7 disk to boot, its installation will automatically start:
After a few seconds, you will see the following window:
In the next window you will be asked to choose the option to install the "seventh Windows":
I recommend installing a clean one - "Full Installation". With this installation, the system disk and correspondingly previous version Windows and all data, parameters and settings will be completely deleted, which will help to avoid possible failures and errors, this is the most reliable installation method.
There are times when the operating system crashes for one reason or another, or the file is missing, or something else, in which case you can try update windowsby selecting the first item - "Update". With this option, all program settings, drivers and all your data are saved. But, since everything is saved, then all program malfunctions or other errors are saved with the same "success", which can lead to malfunctions in the new installed Windows... If the system starts, then the update is best launched from within the Windows environment itself.
If the disk is new and not marked up, then there will be a picture like mine above, but if, then all your hard disk partitions will be presented here. Select the C drive, as a rule, be sure to format it, for this click on the "Disk settings" link and an additional menu will appear:
The main work is done, the installer will do everything by itself. The installation procedure will take about half an hour, during which no intervention is required from you, so you can safely leave your computer and go about your business.
Now you almost managed to install Windows 7, there is nothing left.
After the installation is complete, you will need to create your account. Come up with a username and enter in the "Username" field:
Then you will be asked to come up with a password for your account, the password is not required and if no one else uses the computer except you or you do not have confidential information that needs to be stored in the secret, then the password can be omitted.
In the next window, enter serial number your copy:
Choose the protection parameters of Windows, in most cases the first option is suitable - "Use recommended parameters":
Set the system time:
And the network option, for most users, the "Public Network" option is suitable:
And after all these small settings, the desktop of the newly installed operating system will load in front of you:
That's all. As you can see, installing Windows 7 is not at all difficult, just as difficult as installing any other program. And it is available to absolutely any user.
Hello dear site visitors! Today I would like to tell you about how to install Windows 7 on a computer.
This article is from the category "there are a lot of such a bunch on the Internet", but I think it will not be superfluous. Why? Yes, because I remember when I started my acquaintance with the computer, then, of course, I made many mistakes that could not be corrected by any programs. Out of ignorance, I scattered files, copied them to the wrong place, uninstalled programs completely incorrectly, and there was only one way to fix some jambs - reinstall Windows... We will talk about how to install Windows.
I have a request to those site owners who have similar articles, do not make any claims to me about the fact that I copied something from you, because if an apple is called an apple, then there is no other name for it (this, type, example).
Installing Windows 7 is divided into four main stages:
We start with preparation.
Preparing your computer for installing Windows 7.
Before installing Windows, you need to prepare for the installation. First you need to make sure that the first bootable device was a CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM)... This can be done in different ways, but in order not to waste time on explanations, I will tell you about the most convenient one.
1. The first thing to do is click to restart the computer on system unit , after which you should immediately start pressing the Del (Delete) key on the keyboard, do not hold down, but press quickly until such a window appears ...
2. You need to select in the top menu BOOT (Boot) or something else, but the word Boot must be present for any (for example, Boot Device). And there click on Boot Device Priorityif this item is present, if not, then skip this step.
3. Next, do as shown in the picture below. (If you do not have the Boot menu, then your task is to find these two phrases First Boot Device and Second Boot Device and set them opposite the first CDROM, and opposite the second Hard disk) The idea is that your CD-ROM is the first boot device. To do this, using the arrows on the keyboard, select the menu item where the CDROM is, and press Enter. Now, using the same arrows, drag the phrase with the inscription CDROM upward, as shown in the picture below (sometimes, to drag items up and down, you need to use the F5 and F6 buttons). If you have everything right away as in the picture, then nothing needs to be done ...
Or, after clicking on the BOOT menu, you will immediately be presented with a list in which you will need to drag the word CD-ROM Drive (or without Drive) to the very top. After all that has been done above, go back to the menu (press Esc) and select the Exit menu item, and there, in turn, Exit & Save. Also, at the end, you may be asked the question Quit Without Saving (Y / N)? and the cursor with the letter N (or Y) blinks next to it, you need to put the letter Y there. This question means "Do you want to save the changes?", but Y, as you understood, means "Yes".
There are a lot of BIOS menu types now, but the principle of settings is the same everywhere, just think a little. And yet, BIOS on different computers Called by pressing different buttons, most often these are Del, F2 and Esc, but there are others.
How to make a Windows 7 installation disc?
I want to say in advance that I will not tell where to download Windows 7,since it is illegal, and I myself have never downloaded a fake Windows in my life, I swear on my life (fingers with a cross behind my back)! Therefore, you will have to buy (or find something broken) Windows 7 in the store.
But if you still decided not to buy a disk, but downloaded Windows from the Internet, then now you need to transfer the downloaded Windows to the disk. And make the disk autoload, i.e. so that when inserted into a CD-ROM, it started itself.
There's a lot different ways make a disk bootable with Nero and many other programs. But the simplest of those that came across to me is this. You can download it for free from the official site -.
Before I start talking about recording to disk, I would like to warn you right away. For the installation of Windows 7 to be successful, the image you downloaded must be in .iso format
When you download the program, install it and run it. The following window will open in front of you:
After that, a window opens in which you need to click on the button Overview and choose the place where the image.iso with a Windows distribution.
Now you need to insert a blank disc into the drive.
Note that the disc must be either DVD-R or DVD-RW. And of course the drive must be a DVD-ROM (able to write DVD discs), not a CD-ROM (which can only write CDs).
When the disc is inserted into the drive, press the button Burn DVD.
After pressing the button Burn DVD, the recording will go, and at the end a window will pop up "DVD image burned successfully!"... In this window, click OK. All. Our Windows installation disc is burned and ready to go!
Installing Windows 7 from a disc to a computer.
There is a disk with Windows, BIOS is configured, now you can start installing.
1. Insert the disc into the drive and turn on the computer (or reboot, if it was already turned on). If you did everything that is written above correctly, then windows 7 installation will start from the first seconds... A window will appear as shown in the figure below. Select the Russian language everywhere, if it is already selected, leave it as it is.
3. Now select complete installation
8. After the disks are partitioned, click Next.
Setting up Windows 7 after installation.
- After installation enter Username and Computer name... You can enter any, for example your own.
- Next, a window will pop up in which you will be prompted to enter a password. It can be entered, and you don't need to enter... For example, on my home computer I did not set the password, since there is nothing secret there.
- After that, you will need to enter the serial key for the system to work, which was given to you upon purchase (look in the box in which the system was sold, or if you have a laptop, the key may be indicated on the sticker, located on the bottom of the laptop). If you downloaded and installed a "burned" Windows, then this window may not pop up. In general, there are instructions for the left-hand versions in this situation.
- The next window will ask you to select your security settings. If you will install the antivirus immediately after installation, then select "Postpone the decision", and if later, then select the first item "Use recommended settings."
- Next, select your time zone and enter the date and time.
- And the last window, network settings. Select item "Home network".
That's all. As you can see install Windows 7 from disk not that difficult. In one of the following articles, I will tell you how to install Windows 7 from a USB flash drive.
When the system is already installed. Go to the BIOS again, as described above, where you changed the first boot device, and return the Hard Disk to the first place.
By the way, I almost forgot, installing Windows 7 on laptop does not differ from installation on a regular computer, since laptops also have DVD-ROMs. The only thing is that the serial key for Windows will be located on the bottom of the laptop and not in the box.
And that's all. Until next time!
P.S. If you decide to install Windows following this instruction, then do not forget to print it out beforehand ... :)
There are many reliable computer technology and applied programs. But, nevertheless, sometimes various errors occur, leading to the impossibility of further operation of the system. In this case, it becomes necessary to install Windows 7 on the PC yourself.
What do you need to know before installing?
Before proceeding with windows installation 7, you need to know the following:
You should also be familiar with the Bios settings before proceeding with the installation. Since not very experienced users can render their computer inoperative by choosing the wrong parameters.
Video: Windows 7 Guide
Bios settings for Windows installation
One of the most problematic operations for most users who decided to independently install the operating room windows system 7 from disk is bios setup... In order to install the OS yourself, you must first install the CD / DVD drive in the "boot order" section.
To do this, you first need to get into the Bios. Conventional, stationary personal computers allow you to do this by pressing the Delete key at the initial stage of the download. Many laptops have such a key as F2 or F12.
Today there are many different versions Bios, and each setting has its own specifics.
The most common Bios from the following manufacturers:
- Phoenix.
To install the CD / DVD drive in AMI as a primary boot device, you need to go to the section called Boot (you can do this using the -\u003e and<-). В нем будет иметься пункт под названием «1st boot device» – следует выбрать CD/DVD.
Bios from Phoenix is \u200b\u200bmore intricate. Once in it, you can see two columns. In the first one should find an item called "Advanced Bios Features". Going into it, you can see another list in the form of a column - the item "First Boot Device" allows you to install the primary boot device.
There are also other versions of Bios from the same manufacturers, their setup is similar. The item names are also the same, only the formatting of menus and lists is different.
Start installation
If the Bios is configured correctly, you can start installing Windows 7. Insert the CD with the distribution kit into the CD / DVD drive and restart your computer.
Most likely, the PC will provide the last time you can avoid installing a new OS. After rebooting, the following message will appear on the screen: "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD".
By pressing any key on the keyboard, the user agrees to start installing Windows. After that, a window will appear with a strip filling to the right, above which there will be an inscription "Windows is loading files" - Windows is loading files.
When this stage is completed, the Windows installation environment will allow you to select the required language.
Tongue
After extracting all the required files into the memory of the personal computer, the user will see the following window for selecting the language settings.
It contains the following items:
- installed language;
- time and currency format;
- keyboard layout (input method).
After selecting all the necessary parameters, you can safely press the button next and continue with the installation.
License
When the choice of language parameters is completed, you need to familiarize yourself with the license, and put a tick at the bottom of the page - this confirms the user's consent with all of its points.
If the user does not agree with this license agreement, then the installation is impossible.
type of instalation
After reading the section of the license agreement, you can proceed directly to setting up the installation parameters. You must select the type of installation that will be used.
The user is offered two options to choose from:
- complete installation;
- update.
A full installation means a fresh installation of the operating system. When you select this item, all previously installed programs and OS will not be saved. Also, when choosing a full installation, it is possible to reorganize disks, perform a formatted installation.
To install a new OS, you must select the item called "Full installation".
Selecting a partition and formatting it
After you have chosen "Full installation", you can proceed to the selection of the section where it will be carried out. Also, the section can be formatted using the system tools.
This should be done by clicking on the inscription "Disk settings". In the window that opens, you can not only format the disk before installation, but also split it into smaller partitions.
Partitioning a large disk is desirable if its size is at least 250 GB. The best option would be the following proportions: 50 GB of disk space is allocated to the system partition (where the OS will be installed), the remaining 200 GB are allocated for other purposes - installing third-party programs, storing files.
After formatting and splitting into the required number of partitions is done, click the button next.
Installation progress
If all the previous operations have been completed successfully, the system will automatically start the installation after clicking the Next button.
The whole process consists of several stages, all of them are displayed on the screen:
- copying files;
- unpacking;
- installation of components;
- installing updates;
- completion of installation.
Usually the process takes no more than 10-15 minutes of time.
Setting system parameters
When the installation process is complete, the operating system prompts you to perform the initial settings.
They include:
To work in Windows 7, you will need a user account, which is created during installation by entering the username and password.
Setting up a security policy is very important. When choosing an item, you must be guided, first of all, by your own needs.
If the PC is used for constant surfing the Internet, you should select the recommended parameters (first item). In the case when the Internet and third-party software is used to a minimum, you can select item number two - install only the most important updates.
Also, immediately after installing the OS, you can select the time zone, as well as configure the system clock. The interface that allows you to do this is extremely simple and straightforward.
Another section, which is required for configuration, concerns the network environment of a personal computer. The choice of one of them should be carried out taking into account the type of network to which the PC is connected.
After all stages of the operating system installation have been completed, you should restart the computer again. When the successful launch of the new OS is completed, you can safely get to work - install all the necessary software, configure the hardware.
It is only important to take into account some of the nuances when installing the system. You should be especially careful when formatting your hard drive, as this operation can make some areas inaccessible for use in the OS.
Installing an OS from a CD is a simple operation (as opposed to installing from a USB stick or from another system). Therefore, it is practiced by most users.
It is also much more convenient to purchase licensed versions on discs in a store - this way you can avoid fakes and counterfeit products.
It is advisable to use only licensed distributions, otherwise the stable operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.