How To Install Windows 7 the Right Way

Windows 7 is far better than previous windows versions (XP and Vista). The install process is plain simple and easy to follow. Now, just follow these steps as follows and you will install windows 7 in no time-

You can Install Windows 7 via DVD Disk you’ve purchased or with boot-able USB.

This post explains installing windows 7 with DVD disk.

Following are Steps To Install Windows 7 -

1. First, insert your Windows 7 Boot Disk into your DVD drive and reboot your PC While the PC is rebooting, you will be prompted ” Press any key to boot from CD…” Just press any key her.
   After pressing a key, windows will load installation files.
   
   Windows 7 setup will start.
    
2. Select your language, time and currency format and keyboard input (US).
   
   
3. Click Install Now to proceed.
   
   Setup will load for a minute or two.
   
   
4. Install Windows 7 - Setup is starting.
   
   
5. If you do, select I accept the license terms and click Next.
   
   
6. If you are upgrading from Windows Vista select Upgrade, if you had Windows XP you have to select Custom (Advanced). Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 is not available. Click Custom (Advanced).
   
   
7. Select the Partition where you want to install Windows 7 and click Next. You will need at least 5716mb free space.
   
   {If you don’t have enough free space to Install Windows 7, you will receive a Warning.
   
   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, proceed only if you have backed up all your files!
   
   If you want to format the partition, go to Drive options and format the partition where you want to install windows 7. Again, do this only if you have backed up your documents/files!click format and then yes}.
   
   
8. After you press Next, Windows 7 Installation will begin. Approximately takes about 30 min to 1 hour to finish, depending on your computer speed.
   
   After half an hour, setup is complete and windows 7 installation is almost finished. Few more minutes
   
   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.
   
   Windows will continue booting and installing, almost there!
   
   Finally!
   
   
9. Insert your name (this will be your windows username)
   
   
10. If you want to, insert password for your computer. ( Hey….You won’t forget it, right? :) )
    
    
11. Insert your Windows 7 product key and press Next
    
    
12. Do you want Microsoft Updates for your new operating system? It is highly recommend you know…! Select use recommended settings.
    
    
13. It’s time for Time zone, select yours from the drop down menu.
    
    
14. Depending on your location, select the appropriate network location.
    
    
15. If you have more than 1 computer, type home-group password for sharing files. Make sure to remember it.
    
    Windows is finalizing your settings.
    
    FINALLY! Everything done. After a final loading Windows will start. And now you can explore your PC.
    
    Can you see the finish line ? Yup, we’re there.
    
    
16. That’s it. Now insert your computer manufacturer drivers CD and install drivers. Also FYI, Windows 7 has great driver support, go to Start –> Control Panel –> Select View By = Small Icons –> Click Windows Update

Check for updates and click on optional updates, to see which drivers windows 7 found for your computer automatically.

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How to Install Microsoft Windows XP

Below are the steps required to install the standard version of Microsoft Windows XP. It is important to realize that some computer manufacturers have their own proprietary version of Windows XP. These specialized OEM versions may use a recovery disc or have a hidden partition that installs Windows XP. Therefore, the steps below may not all apply to how Windows XP is installed on your computer

If the following steps do not apply to your situation, we recommended you contact your computer manufacturer for additional help. 

Note: If you are re-installing Windows XP on a computer that already has Windows XP on it that works, we recommend that you backup important personal files first. The Windows installation process includes the erasing of the hard drive in the computer, resulting in all your personal files being deleted.

STEPS- 

1. The standard Microsoft Windows XP installation CD is bootable. Therefore, start by placing the Windows XP CD in your computer and reboot.
   
2. As the computer boots, a prompt to Press any key to boot from CD should be shown on the screen. When you see that message, immediately press any key. If you do not get this prompt or are unable to boot from the disc, run through the booting from a CD troubleshooting steps.
   
3. When the Windows XP setup menu appears, press ENTER to continue the setup.
   
4. Next, the Windows XP licensing agreement will be shown. If you agree to the licensing agreement, press F8.
   
5. Next, the install process gives you the option to repair Windows XP or to install a fresh copy. Press ESC to install a new copy of Windows XP.
   
6. Next, the partition setup will appear. If a partition already exists and you do not plan on having multiple operating systems on the computer, we recommend that you delete the existing partition before continuing the setup. You will know if a partition exists if you see anything other than Unpartitioned space listed on the screen.
   

   Note: When deleting a partition, ALL information will be lost.
   

   • To delete the partition:
     
     Select the partition and press D, then ENTER. Press L to delete the partition and then press ENTER
     

   Note: If you have multiple partitions, we suggest deleting all partitions, unless you plan on using these partitions. Deleting each of the other partitions can be done using the same steps above for each additional partition.

   • To create the partition:
     
     If you started with a new hard drive or have deleted existing partitions, select the unpartitioned space to create a new partition, then press C. Specify the size of the partition in MB (the default is to use all available space) and press ENTER.
   
   
7. Once the new partition has been created for Windows XP to be installed on, press ENTER to install Windows XP.
   
8. You need to select whether the drive will use FAT or NTFS. We suggest NTFS for users who are not sure what file system they want to use. After selecting the file system, press Enter.
   
9. The computer will start formatting the hard drive, which can take several minutes or more, depending on the size of the partition.
   
10. After the format process has completed, Windows will begin installing the files and then take you through a wizard to continue with the remainder of the installation and setup.
    
    

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How to Install Windows 7 and 8 using a USB Flash Drive

Nowadays DVD drives are becoming non-existent as the size of our PCs continue shrink and new form factors are emerging. Microsoft distributes Windows 7 and Windows 8 on physical discs or images of DVDs called ISO data files that are typically burned up to physical media.

It has become problem as quite a few of laptops and tablets no longer ship with DVD drives. The best way to install windows on these devices is to use a USB(UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS) flash drive that contains the Windows installation documents. As an extra advantage, modern USB flash drives are typically much faster than DVDs resulting in a quick install.

 Perticulors you will need: 

1. Windows 7 or Windows 8 ISO file and WinRAR or a burned DVD with the install source files.
2. 4 GB USB flash drive for Windows 7.
   You may need 8 GB USB flash drive for some Windows 8 images.

Option 1 - The Manual Method

1. Preparing the USB flash drive

• Let's begin. Firstly we have to format the USB flash drive to remove any existing data on the drive. For That Click on My Computer Or Computer to bring up your drives as shown below.
  

• Next, right click on the removable USB flash drive Shown in Picture 1. and select Format.
• Click Start and the USB flash drive will be formatted.
  
  
  
  

2. Preparing the source files

• Now Extract the setup from a Windows 7/8 ISO image file.  If you have a physical Windows install DVD then skip to step 3.   
• To extract the files from the ISO file you will need WinRAR. If you don't already have WinRAR download it and Install now.
• Once you have installed WinRAR navigate to the ISO file in explorer and right click on the file and select the bottom Extract to <folder name> option.

• The ISO file will now be extracted to a sub-folder with the same name as the ISO file. This can take a few minutes to complete.

3. Copying source files to USB flash drive

• The final step is to copy the install source onto the USB flash drive in a way that will allow the Windows 7/8 install to boot up. 
• The trick here is to use XCopy. 
•  Depending on where your source files are located there are two different methods to copy the files onto the flash drive.

# First One-Using extracted source files

• Open up command prompt and navigate to the directory you extracted the source files from the ISO file with the CD command. Then, run XCOPY *.* J: /e and hit Enter to start the copy. Be sure to replace J with the drive letter of your USB flash drive.

# Second One-Using a physical Windows install DVD

• The instructions are slightly different when using a physical DVD.  Open up command prompt and type XCOPY D:  J: /e and hit Enter. Replace D with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive and replace J with the drive letter of your USB flash drive.
  
  

5. Installing Windows 7/8 from the USB flash drive

• Once the file copy has completed you are ready to plug the USB flash drive into your computer. Turn it on and hit the keyboard shortcut to bring up the boot menu for your model. Typically it is F12 or F1. 
• After you select your USB flash drive the Windows 7/8 installation should begin to load. At this point, installing Windows is the same as on a normal laptop or a desktop.
  
  

Option 2 - Automatic Method

• Microsoft now has a free utility that will automatically make a bootable USB flash drive from a Windows 7/8 ISO image file. Simply download the tool, specify the location of your ISO file and the wizard will do everything for you.

Download the Microsoft Store Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

How to Create a Blog Using Blogger

www.Blogger.com

The following instructions will show you how to make a blog using Blogger.com

For That You will need a Google email address to use www.Blogger.com 

Step 1:- Signing Up for Blogger.

1. . Go to www.blogger.com
    
2. Enter your Google Email and password into the Sign In box on the right side of the screen.
3. Click Sign In Optional: If you do not want your name on your blog, click Switch to a limited Blogger Profile.
4.  Confirm Profile by clicking the Continue to Blogger button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2:- Creating a Blog 

1.  Click the New Blog button. The Create a New Blog window should appear.
2. Type in a title for your blog in the Title box.
3. Type in a short address that relates to your blog's title in the Address box. Important! If the address is already taken you will see a yellow box with an exclamation point. If the address is available, you will see a blue box with a check mark.
4. Select a template from the options provided by clicking on one. When a template is selected, it will have a blue box around it.You must select a default template for now, but you will be able to customize it later.
5. Click Create Blog button.

Step 3:-  Creating a Post

1. Click the button with pencil on it. When you hover over it it should say Create New Post.
2. Type a title for your post in the post box.
3. Type up a post in the post field below the post box.

Step 4:-  Using the Toolbar

Going in order from left to right-

1.   Click to undo changes in your post .
2. Click to redo changes you undid.
   
3. Click to change the font of your post.
4.  Click to change the text size.
5. Click to make text into a heading, subheading, or minor heading.
6. Click to bold text.
   
7. Click to italicize text.
8. Click to underline text.
9. Click to strikethrough text .
10. Click to change the color of your text.
11. Click to highlight your text .
12. Click to make text into a link.
13. Click to insert a photo. A Select A File window should appear.Click the Choose File button. A File Upload window should appear Select a photo from your computer and click Open Click the Add Selected button.
14. Click to insert a video. A Select A File window should appear. Click the Choose a video to upload button. A File Upload window should appear. Select a video from your computer and click the Open button.
15. Click to insert a jump break.
16. Click to align text.
17. Click to number your text. 
18. Click to bullet your text.
19. Click to format a quote. 
20. Click to remove any formatting on your text.
21. Click to check the spelling on your post.
 

Step 5:-  Using the Post Settings Menu

This menu is located to the right of the post field.

1. To add labels to your post click the Labels tab to expand it.Then type labels into the text box and click Done.These labels will be words readers can search for your post with.
    
2. To schedule a time for your post to go live, click the Schedule tab to expand it.Then choose Set Date and Time from the menu by clicking the circle next to it.Then select a date and time for the post to go live.You can do this by either typing in a date or selecting one from the calendar.Then click Done.
3. To customize your permalink, click the Permalink tab to expand it.Then select Custom Permalink by clicking the circle next to it.Then type in a custom permalink and click Done.This is now the URL for your post.
4. To add your location, click the Location tab to expand it.Then type your location into the Search bar and click Search. The map should show you your location.Then click Done.
5. The Options tab allows you to do many things once expanded.To disallow or allow reader comments, choose the preferred option by clicking the circle next to it.To change the compose mode, choose the preferred option by clicking the circle next to it. To change the way line breaks are made, choose the preferred option by clicking the circle next to it.

Step 6:-  Finishing Your Post

When you are done editing and customizing your post, click the Publish button. Your post is now published to your blog.

Step 7:-  Editing your Layout.

This is the screen you are brought to after publishing your post. Select Layout from the menu on the left side.

Step 8:-  Adding a Gadget

A Gadget allows your blog readers to interact with your blog. Choose the ones you believe will most attract and benefit your followers.

1.   Click any blue Add a Gadget button to select a new Gadget.Keep in mind that the location of the Add a Gadget button that you click on is where the Gadget will appear on your blog.
2. You can choose from Basic Gadgets, More Gadgets, or Add Your Own.Basic Gadgets are the most popular Gadgets created by the Blogger website.More Gadgets are usually created by other bloggers and have been found useful by many others.Add Your Own is a feature which allows you to create your own custom Gadget by entering a URL.
3. When you've found the Gadget you want, click the blue plus button on the right to add the Gadget to your blog.

Step 9:-  Configuring a Gadget

1. When you click Edit on a Gadget, the Configure box pops up.
2. This box allows you to rename the gadget and many other things depending on which Gadget you are editing.

Step 10:-  Rearranging Gadgets

1. The Gadgets with a dark grey bar on the right edge are movable.Click and drag the Gadget that you want to move.
2. Keep in mind that other Gadgets may be moved due to where you drag the selected Gadget.
3. Click Save arrangement on the top right to save changes made to the layout.

Step 11:-  Removing a Gadget

1.  Click Edit in the bottom right corner of the Gadget.
2. Click the Remove button.

Step 12:-  Social Media

There are Gadgets available that allow your followers to share your blog posts on other social media networks. This is an important feature to help your blog reach as many people as possible.

1.   Click Add a Gadget 
2. Choose More Gadgets 
3. Select one of the Share It Gadgets.

Step 13:-  Editing Template

1.  From the menu on the left side of the page, select Template
2. Select Customize under the preview titled Live on Blog

Here is where you can change the template from the one you chose at the beginning. For the purpose of this tutorial, please choose the first option given after choosing Dynamic Views from the groups at the top.

Step 14:-  Editing Background

1. Select Background from the menu at the top left of the page. It should be located directly under Templates.
2. To change the background image, hit the down arrow under Background image and choose your preferred image.
3. To change the color theme of the entire blog, hit the down arrow under Main color theme or choose one of the Suggested themes.

Note: The main color theme feature is not available for all templates. If it is unavailable, you will get a message telling you so under Main color theme.

Step 15:-  Adjusting Widths

This tab on the menu is located directly under Background.
There are two ways you can adjust the widths of the entire blog and of the right sidebar.

1.   You can use the slider provided for you, or
2. You can enter in exactly how many pixels wide you want it to be.

Step 16: Advanced Editing

 This tab is located at the bottom of the menu at the top left, directly under Layout.
This tab opens another menu, which will hereafter be referred to as the Advanced Editing Menu. 

The reason we asked you to choose a specific template is because each template provides a different set of options and tabs in the Advanced Editing Menu.
This is where you can customize the template you selected.

Step 17:-  Advanced Editing 2

The tabs on the Advanced Editing Menu allow you to change the color and font of certain items.

1.   The Page Text tab will allow you to change the color of your text and the background of the posts. It will also allow you to change the font of your entire blog (except for the posts).
2. The Header tab allows you to change the color of the background of the header
3. The Header Bar tab allows you to change the color of the background of the header bar, the color of the text in the Header bar, and also change the font of the text in the Header Bar.
4. The Links tab allows you to change the color of links before they've been visited, after they've been visited, and while the reader is hovering his or her cursor over the link. 
   
5. The Blog Title tab allows you to change the color and font of your blog title. 
6. The Blog Description tab allows you to change the color and font of your blog description
7. The Post Title tab allows you to change the color and font of the titles of your posts
8. The Date Ribbon tab allows you to change the color of the date ribbon next to each post.

Step 18:-  Congratulations!

Now you know how to use Blogger.com to make yourself a personal or professional blog, and how to style the blog to your liking.

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