Hello blog readers. So I decided to digress a bit from the topic of SEO and earnings and write an article about computers. I recently wrote an article about what to do if, and today I will show you, on a laptop and a regular PC. Yes, I’ll show you exactly, because the article will consist mainly of pictures.
I am sure that many of you have encountered such computer problems and malfunctions that the usual actions turned out to be powerless and a reinstallation of the operating system was required. If you haven’t come across it, then I’m very happy for you, but anyway, everyone should have a manual handy, because the cost of reinstalling the system is usually quite high. And today I would like to give you this manual that will teach you how to reinstall windows without harming your computer. So let's go!
To install windows 7 we need:
- OS disk
- Go into the bios and set the cd-room value in the first boot device item
- Install System
How to reinstall windows 7 correctly: write the system to disk
In order to reinstall the system, it is logical to have a disk with this very system. It can be either licensed software or a pirated copy. This is a personal matter for each person, some can allocate money to buy a licensed version, while others will find a hacked version on the Internet in five minutes. If you already have a disk with an operating system, then you can proceed to the next step, if not, then here is an instruction for you on how to burn windows to disk:
You will need a blank disc in DVD-R or DVD-RW format, and actually windows 7 itself (I won’t give download links, since the network is already full of sources, I can only say one thing: the Home Premium version is quite suitable for home use).
You will then need a program to burn the images to disk. I recommend ImageBurner ([download ImageBurner]). Insert a blank disc into the drive and run the program. Now do the following:
- Click Browse, select the windows image and click open
- Set write speed to minimum
- After the image is written to disk, the corresponding window will pop up and your disk drive will automatically open.
Actually everything, the first stage is passed, as you can see, nothing complicated. Move on…
How to reinstall windows 7 correctly: configure the bios
So, now you have a disk with the operating system, and your task is to make sure that when you turn on your computer, the windows installation window pops up. For this purpose, we need to enter the BIOS and make some settings in it.
Reboot the computer and at the time of startup press the delete key (someone may have F1, F2, F3 ...), at startup it is usually clear which key to press.
After all these steps, you should see a BIOS blue screen. In my case it looks like this:
While you are in bios, the mouse will not work, so we will perform all actions using the arrows.
So, in order to set the boot from the disk, we need to go to the Advanced Bios Features => First Boot Device section and set the CD-Room parameter. Then press the F10 key so that the computer saves all settings and reboots.
If you have a different version of bios, then this does not change anything, you still need to find the above lines and set the CD-Room parameter.
If all the steps are done correctly, then when you start the computer, you will see the inscription Boot from Cd / DVD. And then Press any key to boot from Cd…
Now press any key, and if you see a gray windows loading bar, then everything is done correctly.
windows 7 installation
After the download bar is highlighted, you should wait 10 minutes until the download is completed. After the download is complete, a language selection window will appear. Set everything up as you need and click next:
Click install
Again, wait approximately 10 minutes until the license window appears. Check the box that you accept the terms of the license and click next.
As soon as you see the inscription “Unpacking Windows files”, you can safely go to the kitchen and have a cup of coffee, because you won’t have to do anything for the next 20 minutes.
We wait until a window pops up where we are asked to enter a username. We enter a name.
We skip entering the password.
Enter the product key (if there is none, click next).
Set up the time zone.
There are many reasons to reinstall Windows: for example, your computer is infected with a virus or is so cluttered that it constantly slows down. And if it's not your hardware (and in most cases it's not), then reinstalling the operating system will return your computer to a working state. In this article, we will explain how this can be done.
Warning: Before a clean installation of the system, you should back up all your files, music, photos, videos, and settings. If you don't have a second hard drive, then you can save the files to . A clean install is when you completely format your hard drive and start from scratch.
It is also possible to install Windows "on top" of an existing version of the OS - the so-called "upgrade", which is a less drastic way to fix problems and in which you are unlikely to lose your files and programs. But even when updating the system, we recommend that you perform a backup.
But this method has a minus - this is the probability of leaving something that worsens the performance of the PC and does not completely get rid of viruses. This is why a clean install is preferred.
How not to lose your license
Before you begin, if you haven't already, link your Windows 10 license key to your Mircrosoft account. If this is not done, you may not be able to activate the system after reinstallation.
Click Start → Settings → Update & Security → Activation. If there is only the inscription “Windows is activated with a digital license”, then it is definitely not tied to a Microsoft account.
To fix it, follow the path Settings → Accounts → Your details, click "Sign in with a Microsoft account instead" and follow the instructions. Once the process is complete, you can check your status in the Activation section. It should now say "The system is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account."
Reinstall Windows 10 on a working computer
If you are able to boot into Windows 10, open the Start menu, click the Settings tab, and then click Update & Security. Then click on the "Recovery" tab and use the "Reset your computer to its original state" function. This option will give you the option to choose whether or not to keep all your files and programs.
Reinstall Windows 10 on a non-working computer
If your PC is unable to run Windows 10, try the following steps.
Look at the messages that appear before the OS logo appears. Some laptops and PCs have a "hidden" hard drive where the original copy is stored. In this case, a message like "Press F10 to start the Recovery Wizard" usually appears.
What will this lead to? There will be a complete removal of information from the hard drive, after which a hidden version of Windows will be installed on it. As a result, you will receive a PC with factory settings.
Pressing the F8 key while booting the computer will bring up the Windows boot menu, which should contain a line like "Repair your computer".
If none of the above worked
When all preparations are done, insert the DVD into the drive and restart your computer. If everything is fine, then the PC will boot from the disk. If it will boot into Windows as usual, then you will have to go to the BIOS menu (using the F2 or Del keys when booting the computer) and select the drive as the first device to start up.
Once done, save your changes and restart your computer again. Now it will boot from the disk and the Windows installation window will appear, in which you need to select the system language, keyboard layout, time and date format.
The next window will ask you to select the installation type. Select the item "Full installation" or "Custom", which will completely clean the system and return the PC to factory settings. You can also select the update mode. It will save all the information, but will not always fix existing technical problems.
Then a window will appear with the choice of a partition on the hard drive for installing Windows. Only one section available? Then just choose it. If there are several sections, then select the first main one and click "Next".
After that, the installation process of the operating system will begin. At the bottom, an indicator of its progress and stages of implementation will be shown. This may take some time. It often seems that the installation is stuck at the "Completing installation" stage, but this is not the case. Be patient and don't turn off your computer.
Ultimately, you will be taken to the profile settings menu. Also here you need to enter the license key, which was mentioned earlier and which will be needed to activate the new operating system when an Internet connection appears.
Then you will be prompted to select security settings (we recommend choosing standard), time and date format, and connect to a wireless Internet connection, if one is available.
Finally, you will see the Windows desktop, which, however, will look empty. Your next task will be to reinstall the various applications that you regularly use.
But that's not all! Go to "Device Manager" and check for drivers for all your hardware. If an unknown device with a question mark icon appears in the list, just go to the manufacturer's website and download the latest version of the required driver. To do this, you will need to find out the exact model name of your laptop or the names of the hardware models of your PC.
Even if the system installs its standard drivers and you will not notice any problems in the operation of the computer, it is still worth installing the original manufacturer's drivers on the motherboard and video card.
In addition, special utilities (especially for laptops) may become available to you, which will not be restored when you reinstall Windows. For example, for some laptops there are utilities that prevent the battery from charging to 100%, thus extending its life.
At the very end, you can copy back all the backup copies of your files.
The appearance of errors in the operation of the computer, the lack of a lasting effect after manual cleaning, the desire to update the software part and a number of other reasons make the PC owner look for an answer to the question of how to reinstall Windows. The procedure is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance, and is available to users with different levels of computer literacy.
What is a Windows reinstall
The key lack of a reinstall from a traditional update is this:
- complete deletion of all files and documents located in the system disk area;
- after reinstallation, you will need to reinstall the executable files for all programs.
Why is it needed
Long-term operation of the computer leads to the appearance of system errors that impede its normal operation. Among the most common reasons that require reinstalling Windows, the following can be noted:
- the introduction of a virus that affected the stability of the entire system;
- the need to install a new advanced version of the OS;
- a critical decrease in the speed of the computer;
- installing an unofficial assembly with many errors.
Briefly, the procedure for reinstalling the operating system includes a set of preparatory work, choosing the installation location, loading system files, and performing the initial settings of the device. After that, you can start working on the unit under the OS that was selected for installation. Below is a step-by-step guide to action, and the video demonstrates the entire process in detail using Windows 10 as an example.
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Before starting the whole procedure, you should make sure that you have a valid activation key. Even if it is supposed to simply reinstall the previously used version of the OS, the system may require an activation key. It is equally important to make sure that the settings on your computer meet the requirements of the version of Windows you are installing. You can do this on the official website of Microsoft or on the installation disk with the purchased program.
Saving important data
During the reinstallation process, the logical drive on which the previous version of the operating system is installed is formatted. The rest of the hard drive will remain unchanged. Therefore, before starting work, it is necessary to transfer all important files and documents to any removable media or to cloud storage.
On OS versions from the "seven" and higher, a special Data Transfer Tool is provided that allows you to save and transfer the following files and information to the updated unit:
- Accounts;
- the documents;
- music and image files;
- email messages;
- selected Internet links;
- video recordings;
- other files.
For paid programs, you must also carefully read those clauses of the license agreement that relate to maintaining preferences even after reinstalling the OS. Otherwise, the license may be invalidated, and the use of the software will become impossible.
BIOS setup
By default, the BIOS software environment has settings that automatically start the OS boot from the computer's hard drive. However, for reinstallation, you will need to temporarily change this setting by executing the following algorithm:
- When turning on or restarting the computer, press the f2, F8, F9, or F12 key (depending on the hardware manufacturer). Finding out the right key is easy - it is displayed on the monitor screen during BIOS boot.
- In the software interface that opens, select the Boot partition and select one of the available removable media to boot the OS. In our example, a CD is selected.
- Save changes.
By default, the BIOS software environment has settings that automatically start the OS boot from the computer's hard drive
The choice of the desired media and saving the changes is carried out in accordance with the prompts at the bottom of the screen, where the working keys of the keyboard with their functionality are located.
Start reinstallation
The first stage of the reinstallation begins by restarting the computer after the preparatory stage is completed. This will allow the new BIOS settings to take effect.
Starting media with OS
Sending the PC to reboot, insert the media with the operating system into the drive or the appropriate slot. If the changes were made correctly, the BIOS will boot from removable media, and the setup wizard dialog box will open on the screen.
Sending the PC to reboot, media with the operating system is inserted into the drive or the appropriate slot
Selecting the desired partition on the hard drive
The next step in the setup and installation wizard is to select a location for localizing the operating system on the hard drive. If logically it is represented by one directory, then the dialog box will display something like this.
The next step in the setup and installation wizard is to select a location for localizing the operating system on the hard drive
If the hard drive is logically divided into several disks - C, D, E, etc., then the wizard will offer to select one of them as a location for the OS. You must select a directory with a capacity of at least 35 GB, since here, in addition to the operating system, documents and files saved on the Desktop and placed in the Downloads folder will be stored.
If the hard drive is logically divided into several disks - C, D, E, etc., then the wizard will offer to select one of them as a location for the OS
Formatting a disk for the system
To completely delete pre-existing system files, the wizard prompts you to select a format option for the disk where the operating system will be placed. So, for Windows XP, formatting in the NFTS system is the only correct option.
Continued installation
The process of directly installing the necessary files takes at least an hour. The computer will then restart several times. Therefore, you can safely go about your business without interfering with the operation of the unit and waiting for a system notification about the successful outcome of the operation.
Create an account
- At this step, the computer and the user are assigned a name, which can always be changed by right-clicking on the My Computer shortcut and selecting Properties from the context menu.
- Setting a password is an optional item, so you can safely skip it and proceed to the next setup step from the wizard.
- Enter the activation key, which is located on the bottom of the laptop, a special sticker on the system unit, on the box with the installation disk. If there is no key (when installing an illegal version of the OS), then it will be possible to use the capabilities of the system for exactly a month, after which you will either need to enter the key or look for another version.
Reverting BIOS settings
For the computer to work correctly, you must again visit the Boost section of the BIOS software environment and set the hard disk as the priority boot location for the OS.
Additional Information
Modern versions of the OS independently load working drivers for a video card, speakers, etc. If these components start to work incorrectly, you can always load them yourself using one of the utilities such as Driver Booster. In this case, the forced update of the drivers through the Device Manager will also help:
- open the Device Manager - in the My Computer context menu, select the Manage option and activate the corresponding section in the window that opens;
- right-click on a device with a yellow exclamation mark;
- select the "Update drivers" option, indicating the search path for executable files - on the Internet or in a specific folder on the PC.
How the Windows 10 and 8 installation process differs from older versions
For the operating system version of Windows 10, several installation options are available:
- Update via Update Center. It can be used if the computer previously worked under the "seven" or "eight". For all other earlier versions, only one way is possible - installing the distribution kit from a boot disk or flash drive.
- Installation over a previously installed OS by updating from a bootable removable media. Not applicable for Windows Vista, it will need to install version 7, then 8.1, and only then 10.
- Installation from scratch. As quickly as possible, but will require re-downloading the installation files for all third-party games, applications, programs, etc.
For Windows 7, 8 and Vista, the installation procedure is identical, so once you install the same Vista yourself, you can confidently complete the work of downloading system files for version 7 or 8.
Thus, the process of reinstalling Windows is almost completely automated, which allows even a novice PC user to cope with the procedure. By sequentially going through the steps of the installation wizard, you can start working immediately after rebooting the electronic computer.
Hello dear readers of the helpcomputerblog blog!
Most recently, I had to face the issue of reinstalling the operating system. I want to note. that sooner or later this question or this situation arises for all PC users.
So let's figure out how to change the operating system.
First you need to prepare: get an image of the system that we will install (the image can be written both on a flash drive and on a disk) and a written installation instruction.
We install a boot disk in the tray (the disk on which the image of our system is recorded) or a USB flash drive in the USB connector.
Press at the same time ALT+CTRL+Delete, which will reboot the system.
It should be noted that during the reboot, we need to get into the BIOS of our PC (BIOS - installed by the motherboard manufacturer), in most cases, you can get into the BIOS through the following keys:
- F1 - for computers Dell, IBM, Packard-Bell, HP;
- F2 - Samsung, Asus, Acer;
- F3 - Sony, Dell;
- F10 - Compaq, Toshiba;
- F12 - Lenovo;
The access buttons are indicated on the initial splash screen (motherboard manufacturer) when the computer is turned on. Let's say. that our access button is Delete, we press it.
After clicking on Delete. we go to the BIOS menu, in the name of the reflected menus we find the name Coms Setup Utility, if this inscription is present on the screen, then you are on the right track.
Next you need to find boot menu
and choose how to boot our PC, with CD/DVD-ROM or flash media. By default, the first position is to boot from the hard disk, so we must set the CD / DVD drive in the boot list to first place, for this growth, select the first position and press Enter, after which we select CD / DVD with the arrows and press Enter again. all is ready.
After all the manipulations, we need to restart our PC. for this we go to the point exit and press Enter, confirm, the computer restarts.
After the reboot, a message should appear at the top of the screen “press any key to boot trom CD or DVD”, you must press any key to continue, this operation is a confirmation of our intentions.
Select the language you want and click next.
Click install.
Read and agree to the terms of the license, check the box "I agree" and click - Next.
Hello dear readers, today I will tell you how to reinstall any modern Windows. This question worries many users of a personal computer. Many people think that just saving the data, inserting a disc into the drive is enough, and reinstalling Windows will happen by itself. Actually it is not. I will present to your attention an instruction that will tell you how to properly reinstall the operating system and save all the data.
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Before you reinstall Windows, be sure to save all the data that is stored on the computer. If you have a lot of useful and necessary information, then it should be moved from the disk where you are going to reinstall Windows. You can save the data to a flash drive or, if your HDD is divided into several disks, put it on those that you do not intend to touch.
If you have one disk, then you should save the data to a USB flash drive or other disk drive, for example, to DVD. This will allow you to leave all the necessary information. So, you know how to save data on a computer, which means you can go further.
Now it's worth taking care that the system boots correctly, that is, not from the hard drive, directly from the DVD. To do this, you have to go into the BIOS. This is done on reboot. Press the DEL or F2 key, depending on the type of motherboard.
In the BIOS, you need to find the Boot item, and in it we press. After that, the enter key is pressed and the desired item is selected. then the data is saved and the system proceeds to reboot again. Now you can talk directly about how to reinstall windows.
First stage
Now you just need to insert a disk with the system into the drive, and wait until it comes to a blue screen. Previously, drivers are copied here, and then the main menu appears. This is where the reinstallation of Windows begins. Initially, everything is done according to the following algorithm. A prompt to reinstall Windows appears on the screen. Press Enter, and then agree to the terms of the user agreement.
Reinstalling Windows continues by selecting the appropriate partition on the computer's hard drive. Most often, the operating system is installed on drive C. It is this that you need to select, and then press the enter key.
You will be asked to confirm the installation. Press the appropriate key, and after that you have several options to continue.
Formatting
Now we have practically figured out how to reinstall Windows, and got to the most crucial moment. It is more correct to put the system on a blank disk, so it needs to be formatted. There are two main formatting options. You can use the quick and normal version of this operation. Normal system formatting takes much longer, but the disk becomes clean of all previous entries.
With a quick format of the system, the process takes about a minute, and with a normal format it takes 10 minutes. Reinstallation of Windows continues. At the same time, do not forget to confirm the operation by pressing the corresponding key indicated on the monitor.
We continue
In order to properly install the system, it remains to wait a while. After formatting is complete, the installer will start saving data on the computer, that is, it will copy all the necessary files to the hard drive. when this process is completed, the computer restarts. it remains to wait a few seconds, and the system installation window will appear in front of you. As a result of the installation, various windows will appear in front of your eyes, offering to configure certain parameters.
If you click on the configure button, you can adjust them yourself. Of course, all this can be postponed until later, but it is better not to delay the process.
Fill in the required fields
After the installation of Windows is completed, a window will open in front of you in which you must enter the username, as well as the name of the computer. do not forget to set the date, time and time zone in which you live. In principle, if you have specified something wrong, then after you reinstall Windows, these settings can be corrected correctly.
