Installing Windows 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installing Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................... 2
Pre-Installati on Information ........................................................................................................ 2
Installing Windows 7.................................................................................................................. 3
Setting up Windows 7 ................................................................................................................ 9
Post-Installation Information ....................................................................................................... 9
Need more help? .............................................................................................................................. 11



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Installing Windows 7

If you have recently purchased a new computer, you may be able to upgrade using Windows Anytime
Upgrade. See Windows Anytime Upgrade(link) for detailed instructions.
The instructions that follow assume that you have downloaded the Windows 7 software and have already
burned the IMG file you received to a DVD. If you have not already burned the IMG file, see Working
with Image Files. The instructions also assume that you are running Windows XP or Vista.
This section covers the following areas:
Pre-Installation Information
Installing Windows 7
Setting up Windows 7
Post-Installation Information
Support

PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Important: You need to prepare your computer before initiating the installation of the Windows 7. Since
you are installing a completely new operating system, all programs that are currently on your computer
will be deleted.
1. Back up all of your all your files and folders onto an external source such as a DVD, CD, Jump
Drive, External Hard Drive, thumbdrive or USB Drive. If you have a second partition of your hard
drive, you can copy and paste your data to this partition including any previously downloaded
software.
2. Make a note of all your install files for any programs on your computer such as programs
downloaded and paid for from the internet. CD/DVD installation programs (IE Office, Project
Professional) and the licenses for these products such as license keys, serial numbers, activation
codes and product keys. These programs will need to be reinstalled later.
3. Make sure you write down the Product Key for Windows 7. You will need this number to complete
the activation.
a. Sign in to the website from where you purchased the software.



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b. At the top of the page, click the Your Account link.
c. In the Order History section, select the software and click the View Details link. The Product
Key is displayed.
d. Write it down.
4. If you are using an external device to back up your files, disconnect the device.

INSTALLING WINDOWS 7

You need to have at least 10GB to install. Check the properties of the C Drive to make sure you have
enough space before you begin.
To install Windows 7:
1. Place the DVD with the burned IMG file on it into the DVD drive. Alternatively, if your image has
been burned to a USB device, the following instructions also apply.
2. Restart your computer.
3. During the booting process, press the appropriate button to view the boot menu. This will be
different for every computer.
4. Select the boot device in which your Windows software is on. i.e. DVD or USB device.
5. When the monitor displays Press any key to boot off CD., press any key on the keyboard.




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6. The Install Windows window is displayed. Click the arrow beside Install now.





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The message Setup is copying temporary filesis displayed.


7. On the Get important updates for installation window, select Go online.






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The Searching for installation updates window is displayed.


8. Click the I accept the license terms check box.
9. Click the Next button.

Note: Because you have a Windows version that is not eligible for upgrade, you will need to do a
custom installation.




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10. Click Custom (advanced).
Note: You must have at least 10GB of space available to do a custom installation of Windows 7.

11. Click Disk 0 Partition 1(C:).





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12. Click the Next button. The Install Windows program displays a warning that previous Windows
programs may not be accessible.


13. Click the OK button. The Installing Windows window is displayed.







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SETTING UP WINDOWS 7

After the installation is complete, you will need to:
1. Set up Windows updates.
2. Set up the computer name with the first user account.
3. Input the date and time including time zone.
4. Choose the network type the computer is located on.
5. Depending on your computer, you may be required to enter your Product Key now. Enter your
Product Key.
6. Click the Next button. A confirmation window is displayed.
7. Close the confirmation window.
Your system is now ready to be used.
Note: If the Product Key is not required at this point, follow the instructions in the Post Installation
Information section below.

POST-INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Note: If there were any files left on your hard drive before you started the installation process, they will be
found in C:\Windows.old. You will need to reinstall all your previous programs.




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To install your key and activate windows:
1. Click Start.
2. Right click on Computer. A pop-up menu is displayed.


3. Click Properties. The properties of Windows 7 are displayed.
4. At the bottom of the screen, beside Product ID, click Change product key. The Windows
Activation window is displayed.





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5. Beside Product Key, enter the new product key in the text box. The product key is visible on the
WebStore when you view the complete summary of your order under Your Account.


6. Click the Next button. A confirmation window is displayed.
7. Close the confirmation window.

Your system is now ready to be used.

Need more help?

If you have any outstanding questions that are not addressed in this document, please send an email to
support@kivuto.com.