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.