Formatting Windows 7 for DUMMIES

There’s been a rumors’ saying that windows 8 may be out next year. So I checked for the leaked version on Torrent sites and there you go, it’s there. But not much really, nothing new, at least for the leaked one. Few changes here and there but that is it. The startup is pretty damn fast by the way. They say that the windows 8 is using hybrid boot, I don't know what does that mean, but its fast. So just wait for the full version to come out, can’t wait to see what Microsoft got to offer in their latest installment.

So I have been formatting computers for years now (been doing it for free). I just love anything about computer, the software, the hardware. Sometimes I wonder what in hell did i do medicine? haha, I don’t know, I know I love both so I have no regret.

Straight to the point, today im going to show you guys how to format a computer, using Windows 7 OS. U will be needing your computer, attached to a power supply (wajib), and a windows 7 DVD installer (I don’t think the VCD version even existed for windows 7, are there any?)

*all the pictures had been taken from a website called howtoformatwindows.com as I don’t want to waste time capturing all the screenshots as the pictures bersepah kat internet. I just want to highlight all the important points in formatting a computer as most of us here are using the pirated version of the windows*

First, put the Windows 7 DVD into the DVD drive on your computer. Dont do anything yet if there are any autorun appear. Just turn off the computer. And make sure to put all the importants files such as ur assigments, girlfriends pictures or maybe your porn collections on your other drive (drive D).

While the PC is rebooting, you will be prompted ” Press any key to boot from CD…” Just press any key here

Install Windows 7 - Press any key

After you press a key, windows will load installation files.

Install Windows 7 - Windows is loading files

Windows 7 setup will start

Install Windows 7 - Starting Windows Setup

Select your language, time and currency format and keyboard input (US)

Install Windows 7 - First Setup Screen, input language, time and currency format and keyboard input method

Click Install Now to proceed

Install Windows 7 - Install Now Screen

Setup will load for a min or two

Install Windows 7 - Setup is starting

If you do, select I accept the license terms and click Next

Install Windows 7 - License Terms

If you are upgrading from Windows Vista select Upgrade, but as most of us are using the pirated version of Vista and Windows 7, so just click custom.

Install Windows 7 - Custom Install

Select the Partition where you want to install Windows 7 and click Next. You will need at least 5716mb free space. In other words, just click the partition 1 (Drive C:)

Install Windows 7 - Where do you want to install windows

If you don’t have enough free space to Install Windows 7, you will receive the following warning

Install Windows 7 - Not enough disk space warning message will appear

If that’s the case, you will need to format the partition where you previously had Operating System installed. WARNING: Formatting a partition will erase all existing data on the partition, like i said, put your files somewhere save as i know you most of you guys din't use the windows backup features.

If you want to format the partition, go to Drive options

Install Windows 7 - Drive Options

click format and then yes

Install Windows 7 - Format Windows 7 Install Partition

After you press Next, Windows 7 Installation will begin. Approximately takes about 30 min to 1 hour to finish, depending on your computer speed.

Install Windows 7 - Setup running

After half an hour, setup is complete and windows 7 installation is almost finished. Few more minutes

Install Windows 7 - Setup Complete

Now your computer will reboot, since the Windows 7 DVD boot disk is still in the drive, the message press any key to boot from DVD will appear. We already did that, so this time DO NOT press anything. Just wait 5 sec and your PC will continue booting and finish installing your operating system.

Install Windows 7 - Setup Restarts

Install Windows 7 - Dont press anything this time

Windows will continue booting and installing, almost there!

Install Windows 7 - Windows starts to load

Install Windows 7 - loading...

Install Windows 7 - Completing Installation

Install Windows 7 - Setup is preparing your computer for first use

And there you go,

Insert your name (this will be your windows username)

Install Windows 7 - Type a username

If you want to, insert password for your computer

Install Windows 7 - Type a password

Insert your Windows 7 product key and press Next ( FOR THOSE USING THE PIRATED VERSION, PLEASE UNCLICK THE TICK BOX, LEAVE THE PRODUCT KEY BLANK, AND JUST PRESS NEXT THANK YOU )

Install Windows 7 - Type your windows product key

PRESS 'ASK ME LATER'

Install Windows 7 - ASK ME LATER

It’s time for Time zone, select yours from the drop down menu

Install Windows 7 - Review your time and date settings

Depending on your location, select the appropriate network location.

Install Windows 7 - Computer location select network

JUST CLICK THE SKIP BUTTON

Install Windows 7 - Homegroud

Windows is finalizing your settings

Install Windows 7 - Windows is finalizing your settings

Can you see the finish line ? Yup, we’re there

Install Windows 7 - Welcome screen

After finishing the installation, there is still one thing left to do if u are using the pirated version. you must TURN OFF THE AUTOMATIC UPDATES. you will see a white flag at the bottom right of the screen. click on it, and click OPEN ACTION CENTER. And then at the left portion of the pop out menu, you will notice a windows update option, click on it. Click on CHANGE SETTINGS. Then UNTICK ALL, And at the Drop off menu pick NEVER CHECK FOR UPDATES.

So there you go. Easy isn't? and you just save your rm50 formatting you laptop of computer at some money-sucking computer service center. they are also using the pirated version of the windows just so you know. Just buy the Windows 7 Dvd for rm10 at any software shop, and you can use it over and over again. And if u want to use the original version, that is better. the installation is the same, but just let the updates turned on. :)

Notes:: lain kali bagi aku format laptop tu sampai habis. jangan separuh jalan dah cakap ok da boleh buat la ape la. then dapat black screen, salahkan aku jugak. sigh. dah suruh tutup automatik updates, tak jugak tutup-tutup.

Failing, badly.

I never even think that I am smart. For me, I’m a dumb fool that know nothing when it come to study. In my primary school, I NEVER did my homework properly. I never hafal all those sifir pun. But when it comes to exam, I exceed others. I got 5 A's in UPSR, I got 7 A's in PMR and 11 A's in SPM. smart huh? I don't know, maybe god want to help me, rezeki. I’m glad that I always got great result in my exams.

With great result come great opportunity, I succeeded the Petronas interview, they offer me the scholarship as the petroleum engineer student in UTP. And I got the offer by UIA as an engineer student. Then MARA offers me to be a medical student, which will be flying to UK (supposedly). So these are few of the offers I got. So yeah, as a student at that time, I felt really comfortable. Felt like I’m at top of the world, beating all other students with all the offers I got.

So I choose MARA, of course la because of the opportunity to go overseas. But I have to pass the A-level first. But wth, should be easy, it just math, bio, chem and physic. But honestly speaking, it is easy. but for some fuckingly-stupid reason, I failed it, badly. And from there, the 'interesting story started'.

Failing A-level is not like failing any ordinary exam. Failing A-level is much worse than u think, u just wasted 2 years for nothing. Your straight A's Spm results mean nothing as SPM is only valid for 2 years (sigh). And u got almost nowhere to go. Most of the IPTA won’t accept A-levels result. So the only choice u got are the IPTS. Best huh? (Clashing, gf cheating, fighting, disappointed mother are also included in this package)

The best part is, I’m the first one that got the placement at UK for the UK students. Failing A-level not only cause me to lose that placement, but also the India one. I got the chance to go to Egypt, but I refuse, because my mom had to pay rm18,000 for the first year, because MARA will only sponsor after I finish the first year.

So basically, that’s why I am here, in MSU. For certain reasons, I’m glad I’m here. But the failing continues. I got BAD result in my first semester (I just got it). But I expected it. My first semester is filled with troubles, tears, hatred etc. then just now, I heard rumors saying that after I finished my BMS (Bachelor in medical science), I have to start from the first year if I want to continue my study as a MBBS student. I’m fucked up am I. like I said, I’m failing, badly. I got many chances, but I ruined it. So now, I don’t really know what will be my next move. I just hope that whatever it is, it will be the right one.

*again sorry for my bad grammar, im not good at it.

Unlocking 'hidden' theme on your Windows 7

I don't really know what to write actually. takkan nak bercakap pasal diri sendiri, mesti bosan.

so few weeks ago, Arif, my ex-roomate asked me 'sham, macam mana nak download wallpaper cantik-cantik?'. Well, actually, ade banyak website yang bagi wallpaper yang cantik-cantik untuk di download. Just do a google search on the image section, it's that simple.

But today im going to teach you guys something simpler. You guys can have tons of cool, nice and high resolution wallpaper on your

windows 7 without doing any downloading. Im referring to the hidden wallpaper here on windows 7. These hidden themes were meant for different regions like Australia, Canada, Great Britain, United States and South Africa. So agak rugi la kan kalau

tak 'unlock'kan, sebab memang dah ade dalam komputer.

So first, open the windows explorer (anything, my computer, my document etc.)

tekan dekat organize, then select folders and search options

Select Show hidden files, folders and drivers and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended). If prompted with confirmation, click Yes.

Click OK

Browse to the following folder:
\Windows\Globalization\MCT\

(just copy and paste this on the search box = C:\Windows\Globalization)

There are five folders in the name with format MCT-XX (where XX is AU, CA, GB, US, or ZA) which represents globalization settings for each region. Go into the folder that you want to activate its theme.

Open the Theme folder inside the selected region folder

Double click on the XX.theme file to apply the theme to the Windows 7 desktop system. Bila dah double click, that theme will automatically being saved to 'My Themes' (my themes tu yang you guys right click, then personalisation. )

So there you go, about 20 free wallpapers for your computer. hope this helps. Adios :)