How to install windows 7 with or without the Operating System CD / DVD



see the video tutorial below or @ http://youtu.be/39AYBtpIGec

In this guide, we’ll treat (with pictures) how to install Windows 7 using either the Windows CD / DVD or a USB drive. The procedures for installing Windows 7 and 8 are almost the same (See https://www.hovatek.com/blog/how-to-install-windows-8-with-and-without-the-operating-system-cd-dvd/ ) except that Windows 8 might require you to enter the licence key before installation.

Part 1: Getting the Operating System (OS) files in bootable format

If you already have the Operating System CD/DVD then skip this step. If on the other hand the PC in question doesn’t have a CD/DVD drive or you don’t have the OS CD/DVD then this part is for you
Requirements

Procedure

  • Launch Windows 7 USB DVD Download tool and click on “Browse”
  • In the window that pops us, select the ISO file then click “Open”
  • Click “Next”
  • Under Choose media type, select “USB Device”
  • Select the USB device of your Choice then click “Begin copying” . If prompted to format it, Click Yes/ OK
  • Once the task is 100% complete, close Windows 7 USB DVD Download tool and remove the USB drive

Now that you have bootable OS files, you can proceed to Part 2.

Part 2: Installing Windows 7 using CD/DVD/Bootable USB drive

Now, insert the Windows 7 CD/DVD into the CD/DVD drive. If you’re using a bootable USB drive then connect it to the PC. Once the Windows 7 CD/DVD is inserted or the bootable USB drive is connected, shutdown the PC then follow the steps below.

Boot the PC. When prompted to press any key to boot from CD/DVD, tap any key

* Note: If you do not get this prompt and the PC just boots normally then change boot order to boot from CD / USB before Hard disk (either in BIOS or using Function buttons at the top)

Once you tap any key, Windows will start loading files

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

After Windows is done loading files, select Language, Time format and Keyboard layout then click “Next”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Click “Install Now”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Wait till Setup is complete

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Select the OS you wish to install then click “Next”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Tick “I accept the licence terms” then click “Next”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Select Custom (Advanced)

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Highlight the partition you wish to install Windows to [take not of Drive options (Advanced)] at the bottom

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

If you wish to format the partition, click Drive options (Advanced) the select “Format” else, just click “Next”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Windows will begin installation, just leave it (don’t touch anything even if it restarts) till it gets to the step below

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

In the Set up Windows dialogue box, type your preferred PC name then click “Next”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Enter your preferred password or just leave all fields blank then click “Next”
In the Licence dialogue box, enter your Licence key if you have one or just skip this step

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Click “Use Recommended Settings”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Select your time zone then click “Next”

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Select your network (If you aren’t sure what to pick, choose “Public”)

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Wait while Windows sets up your Desktop

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

Congratulations! Windows is now setup

How to install Windows 7 using CD/DVD or USB drive

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