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Steps to install Windows Vista
Part 1:Changing your OS to Windows VistaCheck your specs. In order to run Windows Vista
you must have at least an 800 MHz processor (1 GHz
is recommended), 512 MB RAM (1 GB is recommended),
15 GB of hard disk space (20 GB is recommended), and a
DirectX 9 graphics card. [1] Different programs will
have different system requirements.
To check your system specs in Windows XP, open theStart menu and right-click My Computer. From the
menu, select Properties. This will open the System
Properties window. In the General tab, your systemspecifications will be listed under the Computer
heading.
Backup your data. If you are upgrading from another
OS, you will lose all of your files and programs.
The programs cant be backed up; they will need to
be reinstalled. Any filesincluding documents, music,
pictures, and videosthat you want to save need to becopied to a backup location.
You can use DVDs, CDs, external hard drives, flashdrives, or the cloud, depending on how much data
you have to backup.
Set your BIOS to boot from CD. To do this, restart
the computer and enter the setup screen when the
manufacturer logo appears. The key to do this will
be displayed, and varies by manufacturer. The most
common keys are F2, F10, F12, and Del.
Once in the BIOS menu, select the Boot menu. Changethe order of devices so that your computer boots
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from CD before booting from the hard drive. Save
your changes and exit. Your computer will restart.
If you are installing from a flash drive, then youwill need to set the BIOS to boot from removable
storage.
Part 2:Installing Windows VistaReboot your computer. Make sure that the
installation DVD or USB drive has been inserted. If
your boot order is set correctly, you will see a
message telling you to Press any key to boot from
CD. Press a key on the keyboard and the Windows Vista
setup process will begin.
Your system may automatically launch the setupprogram without asking you to press any key.
Watch the Windows files load. After completion, the
Windows Vista logo will appear. No files have been
altered on your computer yet. Your data will be deleted
in later steps.
Choose your preferences. You will be prompted to
confirm your Language, Time & Currency format, and
Keyboard or input method. Select the appropriate
options for you and click Next.
Click Install Now. Do not click repair computer,even if you are repairing a computer by reinstalling
Windows. Once clicked, Setup will begin loading the
files it needs to continue.
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Get the updates.If your computer is connected to
the internet, you will be given the opportunity to
download updates before installation begins. This can
save you time down the road, and allow you to start
using Windows as soon as its down installing.
Enter your product key. This is the 25-character
key that came with your copy of Windows. Check the
Automatically activate Windows when Im online box
to have Windows automatically verify your key the next
time it is connected to the internet.
Read and accept the terms.In order to advance, you
must indicate that you have read and agree to
Microsofts terms of use. Be sure to read through it
so that you know your rights and limitations as a user.
Choose Custom install.This will allow you to
perform a clean installation. Even if you are
upgrading a previous version of Windows, it ishighly recommended that you perform a clean install.
Performing an Upgrade will often lead to devices and
programs not operating efficiently and effectively.
9 Delete the partition.A window will open asking where
you would like to install Windows. In order to perform
a clean install, you need to delete the old partition
and start with a clean slate. Click Drive options(advanced). This will give you the ability to delete
and create partitions.
Select the partition of your existing operatingsystem and click the Delete button.
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and personalize your account. Your computer name is the
name that your computer will display on the network.
You can add more users later through the WindowsVista Control Panel.
Windows will ask you for a password. This isoptional but highly recommended, especially if the
computer will be accessible by users other than
yourself. If youd rather not have a password,
leave the fields blank and click Next.
Select a Windows Update option.To make sure
that your copy of Windows runs securely and
stably, it is highly recommended that you choose
one of the first two options. The first option will
install all updates automatically; the second option
will prompt you when important updates are available.
Select the date and time.These should be
correct already as they are linked to your BIOS,
but you can change them now if they are not. Check the
box if your area observes Daylight Savings.
Select your network preferences.If your
computer is connected to a network, you will be
given an option to identify that network. Most users
will select Home or Work network. If your computer is
being used in a public place, select Public network.
Mobile broadband users should always select Public
network.
Windows will now attempt to connect your computerto the network. This process is completely
automated.
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Explore your desktop.After one final loading
screen, your new Windows Vista desktop will
appear. Installation is now complete. Read on to get
your computer updated and protected.
Part 3:Finishing the InstallationActivate Windows Vista.Before you can use Windows
to its fullest, you will need to activate it.
Activation can be done automatically over the internet.
Click the Activation icon in the System Tray to start
the process.
Run Windows Update. If you selected not to update
automatically, you should run Windows Update as soon
as possible. This will ensure that you have the
latest security and stability fixes. If you chose to
automatically update, your computer will start
downloading and installing updates as soon as it is
connected to the internet.
Check you devices and drivers.Most of your
hardware should be installed automatically, but you
may have to get drivers for more specialized hardware,
or download the latest versions from the manufacturers.
You can see what needs drivers from the Device Manager.
Install an antivirus.While Microsoft provides a
free antivirus solution called Microsoft Essentials,
it is barebones and not a strong deterrent against
viruses. Instead, install a third-party antivirus
program that will help to protect your computer and
information. You can find both free and paid antivirus
software.
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Install your programs.Once youve got Windows
updated and protected, you can start installing the
programs you need. Keep in mind that not every program
that you used in older versions of Windows will be
compatible with Windows Vista.
Steps to install Windows 7
Turn your computer on then press Del or F2 (depend
on your computers mainboard) to enter the systemBIOS
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Insert Windows 7 DVD into your DVD drive then start
up your computer, Windows 7 will be loading files.
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Select these parts: Language to Install,Time and
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Choose Install Now if you want to install Windows
7. Choose the Windows 7 version that you want toinstall in 'Select the operating system you want to
install' . Here we choose Windows 7 Ultimate then click
next (depending on your Windows DVD, this step is an
option).
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Click 'I accept the license terms' in 'Please read
the license' then click Next.
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Choose 'Upgrade' in 'Which type of installation do
you want' if you want to upgrade from an olderWindows version to Windows 7, 'Custom (advance)' if you
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Choose Partition for installation, if your computer
has only one hard disk, it will be easy forselection, but if it has some Partition, you will have
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Wait for Installing Windows to progress. Your
computer might be restarted during the process.
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Type youre auser account and computer name.
After click Next.
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Type a password for your account, you can also
Type a password hint to help in case offorgetting the password in the future, and then click
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Type in activation code or key for your license
in Product key box if you have any. Click Next.
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Choose how to protect your Windows. Here we
choose Use recommended settings.
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Set up your Time zone then click Next.
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Choose an option from 3 choices: Public Network,
Work Network, Home Network. Choose Home Networkfor using Internet at home.
Steps to install Windows 8
Part 1: Purchase Windows 8
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Navigate to the Sources section below this article
and click on the Microsoft Windows link that
contains the word "purchase" in the URL.
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Navigate to the section entitled "Purchase Windows
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Click on "Get Started" after the landing page
loads.Your computer will install the Windows 8
Upgrade Assistant, which will walk you through
purchasing Windows 8 for your computer.
Follow the instructions and prompts provided by theWindows 8 Upgrade Assistant.The upgrade assistant
will require you to enter your name and credit card
information, and will provide you with a receipt and
product key for Windows 8.
Write down the product key, as you'll need thisinformation at the time you install Windows 8.
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Click "Next" after the upgrade assistant has
provided you with the product key.Windows 8 will
then start downloading to your computer, and display
the Windows 8 Setup Wizard.
Part 2: Install Windows 8
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Enter the product key you were provided with at the
time of your Windows 8 purchase.
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Review the Windows 8 license terms, then place a
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Click on the "Next" button.
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elect from "Upgrade" or "Custom" Installation.The
upgrade option will allow you to keep all yourcurrent files, settings, and applications, whereas
the custom option will only install Windows 8 without
saving your data.
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Click "Install."Your computer will restart several
times while it installs Windows 8, and will display
the Setup Wizard after Windows 8 has been
successfully installed.
Part 3: Set Up Windows 8
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Sign in to your PC using a Microsoft account or
local account.The Microsoft account option requiresyou to create or sign in with a Microsoft username and
password. The local account option requires you to
create a username and password to be used specifically
for your personal account on the computer.
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Wait for the Windows 8 user interface to load.Your
screen will now display a new series of Windows 8icons, and your desktop can be accessed by clicking on
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