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TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:1

•Read the instructions that appear when you start your computer.

•Press appropriate key to enter into BIOS setup.(e.g.: F10 for HP computers).

•Enable the USB Legacy Support and USB Controller if were previously disabled.(e.g.: For HP computers this can be done by entering the Integrated Peripherals)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:1(continue...)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:2

•Change the booting Sequence and give first Boot Device to USB-HDD.(e.g.: This can be done by entering the Advanced BIOS Settings for HP Computers.)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:2 (continue...)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:3

•Your computer will boot again.

•Read the instructions appearing on the screen and press appropriate key to enter the boot menu(e.g.: F9 for HP computers)

•Now set the boot Sequence by clicking on Hard Disk and select the USB HDD name.

•Now your computer will boot from the USB HDD.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:3

•The BOOT Menu Window:

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:3

•Now set the boot Sequence by clicking on Hard Disk and select the USB HDD name.

•Now your computer will boot from the USB HDD.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:3(b)

•The following window will appear on the screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:3(c)

•The following window will appear on the screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

Step:4

•Install windows dialog box will appear on the screen

•Select appropriate language from the drop down menu.•Set the time and currency format from the available drop down menu.•Set the keyboard language.

•Click next.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:4(a)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

Step:5

•Select install now

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:5(a)

•The following screen appears:

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:6

•A Window displaying the terms and conditions and license policy appears on the screen.

•Click on “I Accept”.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:6(a)

•.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

Step:7

•Select the type of installation.•Custom: This type of installation will not preserve your previous documents and settings and will install a new OS.•Upgrade: This type of installation will preserve your previous settings and upgrade the system.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

Step:8

•Now select the partition in which you want to install the OS.(If this is the second OS then it is advisable to select partition:2).

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:8(continue...)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(a)

•“Installing Windows” window will appear on the screen with a message : PC will restart several times during installation.

•It will •Copy Windows Files•Expand Windows Files•Installs Features.•Installs Updates.

•Now your PC will restart.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(b)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(c)

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(d)

•After restarting a window displaying the following message.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(e)

•Then a window displaying the message “Setup will start services” will appear on the screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(f)

•Again the “Installing Windows” window will appear on the screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(g)

•After completing installation , the following message will appear on the screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

Phase:8(h)

•On restarting you will be given a list of OS installed on the screen if you have multiple OS installed on your computer.

•Choose Windows 7.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(i)

•Now the following message appears on your screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:8(j)

•After preparing computer for first time use , setup will check video performance.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:9

•Now you will be asked to set the user name and computer name.

If you try to enter the same user name and computer name,then it will not allow

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:10

•Set the appropriate user id and password and provide the necessary hint for your password and click next.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:11

•Set the Product Key and click Next or you may skip it.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:12

•Choose appropriate option from the window shown here.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:13

•Set the appropriate date and time and click next.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

STEP:14

•Select the appropriate computer location from the screen shown here.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:14(a)

•Now the following message will appear on the screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:14(b)

•Then the following welcome window will appear on the screen.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB

PHASE:14(c)

•Windows is successfully installed.

•The desktop appears as per this snap-shot.

TechKnowXpress STEPS FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 FROM USB