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Planning for the Installation of Windows 7
2. Select the appropriate Language To Install, Time And Currency Format, and Keyboard
Or Input Method, and click Next.
3. Click Install Now.
4. Review the license terms, and select I Accept The License Terms. Click Next.
5. Select Custom (Advanced) to install a new copy of Windows. If an existing version
exists that can be upgraded to Windows 7, you can select Upgrade.
6. Select the partition where you want to install Windows.
Notice that you can create additional partitions from this screen. However, if you
start with anything other than a single precreated partition, Windows will create
a partition labeled System Reserved of about 100 MB, as shown in the following
graphic. This partition includes the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and
ensures that all Windows features can work correctly. Also, once it’s created, you
can’t get rid of the partition without reinstalling the OS.
If you don’t want this partition added, you must format the entire drive as a single
partition before starting the installation. You can do so by accessing the command
prompt by pressing Alt+F10 at the Install Now page and using DiskPart. You can later
shrink the volume to create additional partitions.
Notice that you can also delete, extend, and format partitions from this page. You can
also load a driver from this page if your hard drive isn’t recognized. Beware though—
if you repartition the drive, you’ll lose access to data that would normally be stored
EXERCISE 1.1 (continued)
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