Unlike Windows XP (Windows XP) reinstallation or Windows update 7 (Windows 7) runs on top of the installed operating system without uninstalling system partition and formatting the disk. During reinstallation, custom files and settings as well installed programs and the parameters that were assigned to them.
To reinstall Windows 7 (Windows 7) we need:
1) installation disc
2) key
3) enough free space for the system partition (no less than the Users folder in its root)
Let's move on to the reinstallation process itself. First you need to log in to Windows.
To start reinstalling Windows 7, you can use the installation disc or in the control panel open the item "Archiving and restoring"... At the bottom of the window that opens, there is a link "Restore system settings or computer", then - "Advanced recovery methods". A window with two recovery methods will open to choose from:
1) system recovery from a previously created image using the backup function
The intuitive Windows 7 interface allows even a beginner to figure it out. It is recommended to create a system image when using the OS for the first time.
Backup and Restore -> "Archive" button
2) reinstalling the system, with installation disk
Just before installation, you need to make a backup copy of the files.
Go to: Control Panel -> Recovery -> Reinstall Windows (requires a Windows installation disc) and follow the instructions of the wizard.
But it is better to use another method - put the installation disk and run setup.exe from it, and then in the window that opens, click the Install button.
Here Windows 7 will offer to download Latest updates, it would be better to install an updated system. An Internet connection is required.
Updates are downloading:
If you want to save all user settings and files, as well as installed programs, then you should use the item "Update" is installation on top the existing system... Please note that all system parameters (for example, service configuration) are reset - they are returned to the default, as with a new installation of Windows.
The upgrade uses the data transfer tool. With its help, the following are saved:
- custom files and folders
- audio files, images and video files
- Accounts and user parameters
- program parameters
- Internet options and files in the Favorites folder
- options Email
- contacts and messages
All files are saved to the same partition where the operating system is installed. During reinstallation, a number of folders are created, in one of which Data Transfer places these files.
Then all this data is restored to installed system and temporary folders are deleted. But before you see the desktop, you will need to go through the standard customization process called OOBE (Out of Box Experience) - enter the product key, set the language and regional settings, etc. After the update, you will have a completely restored system that saved your files, user preferences and settings for installed programs.
Full installation (advanced options)- this is clean install with the formatting of the system partition, or installation on another partition of the hard disk.
When the computer starts to slow down and give one error after another, and manual cleaning does not bring results, the user is left with one radical, but effective way out - a complete reinstallation of Windows. And it's not as difficult as many people think. Our instructions will help you.
1. Save important data
In the process, you will format local disk where the current version of Windows is located. Simply put, before installing there new system, you will have to erase all old data from it. The contents of the rest of the disks should remain unchanged. But it is better to play it safe and pre-copy to the cloud or to physical medium absolutely all data from your computer that you are afraid of losing.
If the computer has paid programs, do not forget to read the rules for working with licenses when reinstalling Windows in their documentation, otherwise you may lose them.
2. Create a bootable disk or USB flash drive
If you want to install / reinstall a licensed version of Windows, make sure you have the appropriate activation key. Even if you are already using an activated system and just want to reinstall the same version, the old activation key may come in handy again.
- If you already have a bootable USB stick or disk with that Windows version which you are going to install, you can proceed to step 3. Otherwise, you need to download the Windows image from the Internet and burn it to any of the listed media according to the instructions below.
- Decide which version of Windows you will be installing and check that the computer meets its system requirements. This information can be found on the official Microsoft website or on the disc with the purchased Windows. Be sure to also check that the computer supports bit width. new version: 32 or 64 bits. In order not to miscalculate, you can install a version with the same bit depth as your current version of Windows.
- To create bootable USB drive with any Windows image found on the Web, you can use the Rufus program (with UEFI support) and go to step 3.
And below I will tell you how to create boot disk or a USB flash drive with the official system image on Windows example 10.
3. Boot the system from a disk or flash drive
Now that you have physical media with the right way Windows, you need to go into a special software BIOS environment and select here a disk or flash drive as the download source.
Perhaps instead of the classic BIOS, you will see a more modern graphical interface... Moreover, even in various older versions BIOS settings may differ. But in any case, the procedure will be approximately the same: go to the boot menu, select the desired medium as a source and save the changes.
After that, the computer should boot from the selected disk or flash drive.
The free WinToHDD program combines three useful tools... Using WinToHDD, the user will be able to install or reinstall Windows Vista / 7/8 / 8.1 / 10 without using an installation CD / DVD or bootable USB flash drive, using ISO image distribution kit, as well as clone the system to a disk to quickly transfer an already installed operating system with configured parameters to another computer or to create a backup Windows copies which will come in handy for quick recovery system in case of its failure or failure. The utility is easy to use and does not require any special knowledge from the user.
Installing Windows without an installation CD / DVD and without a bootable USB flash drive
After starting WinToHDD, the main program window opens, in which there are three big buttons... One is for per Windows installations, the second for new installation Windows to a different disk (not the one from which the system is loaded) and the third button for cloning, a sector-by-sector copy of the system partition. When installing or reinstalling Windows program you will need to indicate ISO file installation image Windows disk or specify the CD / DVD drive that contains the Windows distribution.
Screenshots of WinToHDD
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To reinstall the operating room Windows systems 7, one program is used with which you can install a new OS if there was DOS, reinstall it if the computer has a different operating system. This is very convenient, because there is no need to scour the entire Internet in search of required programs... Moreover, it often happens that these programs are paid, respectively, the problem with this has already been resolved. The program for reinstalling Windows 7 is available to every user and can be successfully used regardless of the user's level of computer knowledge.
So how do you reinstall your operating system? Very simple! First, check if you have enough random access memory on a computer (at least 1 GB), and at the same time find out which processor you have (32 and 64-bit). Next, decide what kind of 7-ku you want, the most basic are Basic version, Home and Maximum. In the latter, absolutely everything is provided, but there is also a lot that is superfluous. We have chosen it as an example.
Reinstall Windows 7
So, insert the disc with operating system, wait a little while it loads, and in the window that appears, click "Install".
After that, the system will prompt you to select the required edition of Windows 7, then read the rules, and finally accept them.
After that, the installation of the OS will begin, which will take place in several stages. The first is to copy files, then to unpack, install components, updates and complete the installation.
Do not be alarmed by the fact that during the installation process your PC will reboot several times. The installation itself will take 25-35 minutes, so be prepared to wait. After completing the process, you will need to enter some data, for example, select a language, keyboard layout, computer name, password (if desired), time, date. Next, a window will appear prompting you to choose or not to choose automatic updates(if you haven't activated your Windows version- postpone this decision). You will learn how to configure updates after the OS has already been installed from this