Initiating Windows 7 Installation

Once you've made a USB bootable drive, follow these steps for a fresh install:

1. Power up your PC and let Windows load as usual; insert the Windows 7 DVD or USB, and then restart your PC.
2. Your machine will boot from the Windows 7 USB. Hit any key when you see Press any key to boot from CD or DVD.

Note: If your current Windows version loads after rebooting, adjust the boot order in your BIOS settings to boot from the DVD.
3. Restart your PC, and when the manufacturer’s logo shows up, press the BOOT menu key, often F2, F10, F11, F12, or Del, to open the menu.

4. Change the boot sequence to USB.
5. In the setup program, choose your language, time, currency format, and keyboard or input method, then click Next.

6. Click Install now to begin.

7. Accept the license terms and click Next.

8. On the next page, select Custom (advanced).

9. In the next box, pick the drive where you want to install Windows 7. Click Next.
Note: To identify the right drive, look at the Total size column and select the drive with the most space in GB.

10. Click Next and Windows will begin installing.

11. After several restarts, personalise your PC by entering a name and clicking Next.

12. Set a password for your account. You can choose an easy-to-remember one or leave it blank and click Next.

13. Enter the product key now. Click Next.
Note: It’s best to enter the product key here to ensure the correct edition of Windows 7 is installed. Skipping this step may result in installing a different edition.

14. The integrated Windows protection modes will appear. Click Use recommended settings.

15. Adjust the time and date settings and click Next.

16. On the Network Settings page, select the one that suits your needs or a standard configuration. Click Work network.

17. Wait a few minutes, and Windows 7 will be fully installed.