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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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Press F10 to save the configuration and exit BIOS

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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

want to install a new version of Windows.8


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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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Click "Next."3


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Review the Windows 8 license terms, then place a

checkmark next to "I Accept the license terms."

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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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Select any color of your choice from the

"Personalize" screen.The color you choose will bethe designated color theme for Windows 8, and can be

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Enter a name for your computer below the field

entitled "PC name."

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Click on "Next."

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Choose your current network settings from the

"Settings" screen, then click "Next."You will beasked whether you are using a home or work network, or

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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

the "Desktop" icon.6

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