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Today, we are going to talk about how to do a disk clean up after you have done a clean install for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 To get to disk cleanup using XP click on the start button, then go to all programs, … Continue reading
Today we are going to be installing a fresh copy of windows 7. For an Acer computer to get to the partition,restart the computer, then press the Alt key and f-10. This will enable the default settings so you can do a clean install from the hard drive.
For all other users, Click the start button then go to all programs, >maintenance and then go down to backup and restore. Click on recover system settings. You have the choice of going to system restore which is undoing the recent system changes or going to the advance recovery method. Click on going to the advance recovery method to set your computer to factory condition.
If you want to back up your files you can do that now or you can skip to the next section. Click the restart button to begin the recovery process. Windows will start loading files Click system recovery than recover without backing up your files.
Make sure you disconnect everything except the keyboard,mouse and monitor. This will bring you to: welcome to the recovery manager click next. It will begin the factory image restore starting with reformatting the window’s partition of your hard drive and then reinstalling the original software that came with the computer when it was first bought.
When recovery is complete click finish to restart your computer. After the computer restarts you’ll see Windows 7 Home Premium. Type in your new username, password and the hint used to remind you of what your password is. Accept the license terms by clicking on the box required to use windows and accept License terms to use your computer end-user license agreement. Use the recommended settings to install important updates from Microsoft. Set Time Zone and clock. If you have a wireless network pick out your wireless network and click next. Windows will start preparing your desktop for use
System recovery will ask you if you wish to make a recovery disk now or do you want to do it later. You will need three DVDs to do this so if you don’t have them then click please remind me later.
If you have already done this click do not remind me again and click finish. Make sure you either go to http://www.cnet.com or http://www.microsoft.com to load a free antivirus to protect your computer while on the internet.
Now this is where you will set up a user account, use Recommend settings for Windows Update. Remove disc and your done loading windows. Make sure you load your driver’s disc next. You should see a warning that you have no anti-virus. After you click on the warning it will take you to the security center. Click on “Find a program” it will direct you to a selection of anti-virus’ to choose from. This concludes installing your Vista operating system.
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Once a year is always a good time to reinstall Windows. Today, we are going to do a clean install for Windows XP.
First thing though you will need to find the Windows XP Operating disc. Once you have it, you want to insert in the CD-ROM. Then Restart the computer, when the screen appears, look for what function key works on how to enter set-up. That way you can set-up the CD-ROM as the boot drive.
Restart the computer but, this time press (F-2) or whatever number your computer screen specifies. It could be f-1, f-2, f-4, f-6, f-8, or f-12. Once you enter setup this is where the bios is.(BIOS) Basic Input Output System controls your connections, display, mouse speakers etc..go to the boot sequence than using the minus and plus sign to move the cd rom to the number 1, spot > hit escape, you should see save and exit, >click enter, bios will exit the system.
Restart computer, on the screen will appear the words “boot from CD strike any key on keyboard”, it will start to load drivers, it will then ask if you want to repair windows, you’re looking for the other choice to install windows. Than you will want to delete the partition,> create a new partition, Making sure you use the largest number for the partition> The words raw, will appear after it’s done. >Than the computer will start the install Windows XP.
You should do a clean install at least once a year to keep your computer running smoothly.
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