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Install or Format Windows 7

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.

Install Windows 7 - Press any key.

After you press a key, windows will load installation files.

Install Windows 7 - Windows is loading files.

Windows 7 setup will start

Install Windows 7 - Starting Windows Setup.

Select your language, time and currency format and keyboard input (US).

Install Windows 7 - First Setup Screen, input language, time and currency format and keyboard input method.

Click Install Now to proceed.

Install Windows 7 - Windows starts to load.

Install Windows 7 - loading...

Install Windows 7 - Completing Installation.

Install Windows 7 - Setup is preparing your computer for first use.

Insert your name (this will be your windows username).

Install Windows 7 - Type a username.

If you want to, insert password for your computer.

Install Windows 7 - Type your windows product key.

Select use recommended settings.

Install Windows 7 - Use Recommended Settings.

It’s time for Time zone, select yours from the drop down menu.

Install Windows 7 - Review your time and date settings.

Depending on your location, select the appropriate network location.

Install Windows 7 - Computer location select network.

If you have more than 1 computer, type homegroup password for sharing files. Make sure to remember it.

Install Windows 7 - Type homegroup password.

Windows is finalizing your settings.

Install Windows 7 - Windows is finalizing your settings.

Install Windows 7 - Welcome screen.

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.

Install Windows 7 - Windows Update.

Check for updates and click on optional updates, to see which drivers windows 7 found for your computer automatically.

Finish.