How to format and install Windows 7

Formatting a computer is not a simple action; but yes necessary. Many users suffer from slow browsing due to several spyware programs, as well as viruses and different configurations. To start the process, you must know that formatting the computer means losing all the files you have on your hard drive, your photographs, programs and documents to start completely again with a computer that does not have problems. If you are ready to perform a thorough cleaning and reinstall Windows 7, you first need to get a copy of Windows 7.

If you were not looking for this version of Windows, also visit how to format a Windows computer or how to format a Mac.

• Operating system reinstallation disk that you used previously (Windows 7)
• The disks of all the programs that you normally use, in order to reinstall them.
• The drivers of your computer, usually on the website of the manufacturer you can find them.
• Backup of all important files.

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Turn on the computer and, as fast as you see text on the screen, press, at the same time, the 'DEL' and 'DEL' keys to enter the BIOS . In many other cases, it can also be accessed by pressing F1, F2 or F10.

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Search in the new menu the option 'Boot Order' or a similar one like 'Advance BIOS Features', it could be in 'Advanced Options'; keep in mind that each computer is different . Consult the manual of your team before the slightest doubt.

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Select the 'First Boot Device' tab (first boot unit) and choose the CD / DVD option for your computer to log in from the Windows 7 CD . Make sure the following options are met: 'Second Boot Device: Floopy' and 'Third Boot Device: HDD-0'.

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Save the changes by pressing 'F10', this way you will keep the configuration you have set. Press 'Esc' to leave the menu. Remember to press 'Y' (yes / yes) when the team asks if you really want to save the changes.

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Once the computer is restarted, insert the Windows 7 installation CD and wait for the computer to recognize it.

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Press any key to start the computer from the CD / DVD .

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Fill in the blank form informing Windows what language you want to install, as well as the method of your keyboard and the time / currency format. Next, press 'Continue'.

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Select 'Install' and accept the Microsoft Windows license agreement if you agree to its terms.

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Between the two options offered, select the first 'Upgrade'; In this way, the computer will perform the most up-to-date installation of Windows 7 and you will not lose any of your data.

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If you select 'Custom', to make a completely clean installation, click on 'New' and separate the primary part (Unit C) into two partitions, for security reasons.

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Once the secondary partition is created (Unit D), click on 'Format'.

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Wait while Windows installs updates and features.

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In addition to other information, such as the creation of a username and password, you must enter the product key. As an exception, Windows 7 offers us to click on 'Next' if we do not have the number within our reach.

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Wait while the first welcome screen is loaded.

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Congratulations! Enjoy your new Windows 7 operating system; although maybe you want to install now the new Windows 8.

• Make a backup of everything you want to conserve (programs, photographs, documents ...).
• Remember that programs that are used regularly, for example, the Office Pack, usually can not be copied directly, but must be reinstalled from their original CD.