,operating system,Learn to install Windows 7
Dear Readers,
In our days the IT technology is changing with the power of the wind. So, I want to help you understanding how to get started with a latest version of Windows.
1. Why Windows 7?
Because we want a user interface more friendly with us, with a simple way to use and new possibilities.
Because Microsoft has listened all these needs.
You may ask what the improvements are. They are a lot, but in this article I can give you a Top 5 of this.
So be prepared to read and to learn:
1. The DESKTOP: With one-click access you can pin applications to the taskbar . Jump Lists is the concept that gives us the power to make shortcuts not only to files and folders, but also to the websites. Don’t forget Snap, Peek, and Shake - you can get a lot of fun to when you will try to manipulate all those open windows.
2. Home Group: From this moment to start sharing music, pictures, videos, and documents in your home network should be simple.
3. Speed. Your programs will run faster and features like sleep, resume, and reconnect to wireless networks will be quicker.
4. Action Center: Is a new powerful feature that gives you the control of maintenance and security messages. Any time that a Windows issue needs to be fixed, you’ll see a notification on the far right of the taskbar. Just click it and you’ll find ways to resolve any problems.
5. Internet Explorer 9 and Windows Live: Now Internet Explorer 9 can do anything you want from its amazing hardware-accelerated graphics to the ability to launch favorite websites right from your taskbar. Windows Live will help you to design your own photo albums and movies, chat in HD, and share your stuff when we want, to who you want.
2. How to choose between different Windows Operating Systems.
If you are interested to use Windows 7 on notebook or on home computers or for business reasons, you must think about what version you will install. Let’s find how to make a decision:
• Windows 7 Starter – ideal for notebook computers (especially for networking)
CPU
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RAM
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Hard Disk Drive
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1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
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1 GB
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Hard drive with at least 16 GB of available space (32-bit)
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Features:Jump Lists / Pin / Snap / Windows Search;
Operating System Path - C:\Windows;
Installed Programs Path - C:\Program files
• Windows 7 Home Premium – For home computers (to easily share media)
CPU
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RAM
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Hard Disk Drive
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1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
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1 GB RAM (32-bit)
or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
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Hard drive with at least 16 GB of available space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
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Features: Shake / Customizable themes / Improved Desktop Navigation / Internet TV / Home Group
Operating System Path - C:\Windows;
Installed Programs Path - C:\Program Files for 64-bit applications C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications
• Windows 7 Professional – For work computers (help you to secure critical information .Also routine tasks will be easier to complete.)
CPU
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RAM
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Hard Disk Drive
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1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
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1 GB RAM (32-bit)
or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
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Hard drive with at least 16 GB of available space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
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Features: Location aware printing / Windows XP Mode / Domain Join / Backups to home or business network
Operating System Path - C:\Windows;
Installed Programs Path - C:\Program Files for 64-bit applications C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications
• Windows 7 Ultimate –A combination of Windows 7 Home Premium with Windows 7 Professional
CPU
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RAM
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Hard Disk Drive
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1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
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1 GB RAM (32-bit)
or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
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Hard drive with at least 16 GB of available space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
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Features: Bit Locker / Switch between any of 35 languages
Operating System Path - C:\Windows;
Installed Programs Path - C:\Program Files for 64-bit applications C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications
Note: For all versions, the recommended Video Adapter card will be DirectX 9 graphics device
With WDDM 1.0 or later driver
3. How to prepare the hard drive.
You will start the installation of the operating system proceeds as if the disk is for the first time in use, and no other information is on him.
The first step will be the process of partitioning and formatting the hard drive. In this way the disk will accept the file system, after this the directory structure will be provided and the user’s operating system, application, configuration, and data files will be organized
The entire hard drive will be considered by Windows 7 operating systems like a default partition at the beginning. But you can create custom partitions using the new option. If you didn’t make this selection, the system formats the default partition and begins installing Windows. If you choose to create your own partitions, the process is the same as Windows XP, but Windows 7 has a unique formatted partition, which is New Technology File System (NTFS.) with more file system security features and extended attributes.
4. Using default settings.
With the installation wizard you can choose to install Windows 7 using typical (default) settings or custom settings. Is better to select the typical settings, because this decision will give a better rate of a successful installation. But you must still give to the wizard the following information during the setup:
· Standards and formats that define currency and numerals
· Text input language
· Name of the user and company
· Product key
· Computer name
· Administrator password
· Date and time settings
· Network settings
· Domain or workgroup information
Three options will appear when a computer boots using the Windows 7 installation disc:
• Upgrade – Upgrades Windows but keeps your current files, settings, and programs.
• Custom (advanced) – Installs a clean copy of Windows in your choice of location and allows you to change disks and partitions.
• Quit – Exits Setup.
The Upgrade option will be disabled if a current operating system is not found.
5. Complete the installation.
Once all of the operating system files are copied to the hard drive, you must reboot the computer if you have a legal copy of the operating system and a connection to the Internet, you are enabling to download patches and service packs.
To do this you must access Windows Update: Start > All Programs > Windows Update
You must be sure that all hardware is installed correctly. For this Device Manager is the solution to locate problems and to install the correct or updated driver’s .Use the following path to access the Device Manager:
Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System > Device Manger
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