On this Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically screen, Windows 7 is asking you to choose how you want to automatically install updates from Microsoft's Windows Update service. I recommend that you choose Install important updates only.
This option is the safest because it restricts Windows 7 from doing anything with your data or to your computer automatically except when important security and stability updates are available. You are more than welcome to choose Use recommended settings but I do not recommend that you choose Ask me later.
These settings can easily be changed within Windows 7 after you're done stepping through these configuration questions. On the Review your time and date settings screen, choose the correct Time zone , Date , and Time. The time and date is likely already correct but be sure to verify the time zone and change if necessary.
If your area observes Daylight Saving Time be sure to check that box here. In the Select your computer's current location window you see now, Windows 7 is asking where your computer is located at so it can set up the proper network security—tighter security for public areas and lighter for private ones like home and work.
Choose Home network or Work network if that applies to you. Most of you reading this will choose Home network. Choose Public network if you use a mobile computer and you connect to the internet or other computers away from home. Also, be sure to choose Public network if you access the internet via a mobile broadband network—no matter if you're at home or not. Windows 7 is now connecting your computer to the network. Everything is automatic. If Windows 7 detects another computer on your network running Windows 7 that also has a homegroup set up, you will be prompted to choose what kinds of files you'd like to share on that homegroup and for the homegroup password.
You can enter this information or Skip the setup entirely. I do not show this additional screen in this guide. Windows 7 will now put all the "finishing touches" on your clean installation like adding icons to the desktop, prepare the start menu, etc. All of these changes are done automatically in the background. This completes the final step of your clean install of Windows 7.
If you chose not to enable automatic updates Step 29 , then the first step after installing Windows 7 is to visit Windows Update and install all the important service packs and patches that have been issued since the version of Windows 7 on your DVD was released. In other words, any service packs and patches installed on your old operating system are obviously no longer installed.
If you did enable automatic updates, Windows 7 will prompt you about any important updates needed. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance.
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Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! However, you can certainly buy an upgrade to Windows 10 and do a clean installation. Installing Windows 7 without a Product Key. This will install Windows 7 and allow you to use it for free for 30 days before it we require you to enter a product license key.
You can then extend the day trial by rearming the operating system. You can rearm the system 3 more times for a total of days. Windows 7. Unlike Windows XP and Vista, failure to activate Windows 7 leaves you with an annoying, but somewhat usable system. Despite all the new features in Windows 10, Windows 7 still does have better app compatibility. While Photoshop, Google Chrome, and other popular application continue to work on both Windows 10 and Windows 7, some old third-party pieces of software work better on the older operating system.
Method 2. Launch the System Restore tool. Depending on whether or not Windows will boot, you have two different ways to get to the System Restore tool. If Windows will not load, follow steps in the previous section to enter the System Recovery Options.
From there, select System Restore. Select your restore point. You can choose from restore points you created, automatically scheduled restore points, and restore points that were made during the installation of certain programs and Windows updates. You can only restore your computer to dates that are listed here. Click Next, then Finish. Click Yes for the final confirmation. Your system will begin the restore process.
Your computer will automatically restart during this process. The restore may take several minutes. When you log in to Windows after finishing the restore, you will see a message telling you that the process was completed successfully. System restore will not recover deleted files. Method 3. Backup all important data and files. While the process is safe and there is little chance of a critical error, it is always a smart idea to backup important data before making large changes to your system, especially reinstallation.
Copy the important data to an external hard drive, an external flash drive, or burn them onto a DVD. Gather what you will need for installation. Your Windows 7 product key is especially important. This can be found attached to the case that the CD came in or attached to your computer.
Make a list of all the programs currently on your computer that you wish to keep so that you will be able to install them again after the reinstallation. Run the Windows 7 installation. Stick the disc into the computer and reboot your computer.
You can do this by following Step 2 of the first section of this guide. Begin the installation. You will be prompted to enter a few preferences, such as language options, and you will be asked to agree to the terms of the Windows 7 license. You cannot install Windows 7 if you do not accept the license agreement.
Select the installation type. After the booting process, you will be presented with a choice: Upgrade or Custom installation. Select the Custom installation option as this is what you'll be using to wipe your hard drive clean for a reinstallation. Format the destination drive and install to it. Formatting a drive will wipe it clean of all data and make it suitable for reinstallation. Though formatting is not necessary, it is recommended when reinstalling to prevent potential problems with the system.
Typically, Windows 7 will be installed to the C: drive. Installing Windows 7 can take anywhere from 30 to minutes depending on your system. This key allows Microsoft to check whether you have a legitimate, legal copy of Windows 7, although updates are no longer available. Avoiding constant pop-ups from Windows asking you to validate the install with the key is also a nice bonus.
Given that Windows 7 is no longer being supported, this key is the only way to get a legitimate copy of Windows 7 from Microsoft. Having an extra copy of your data for safekeeping is never a bad idea should something go wrong during the installation process. If you have a copy of the disc that originally came with your computer or another copy of Windows on a CD or DVD, skip to the next page to learn about installation types.
Then, install the tool and follow the onscreen instructions. Do so. If you select Upgrade, Windows should leave your files and programs intact while replacing the main system files and changing some settings.
Start by selecting which drive or partition you want to use for your new OS installation.
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