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These methods are discussed in detail in the following sections.
Performing a Clean Install of Windows 7
On any installation of Windows 7, there are three phases to the instal-
lation. First you have the Collecting Information phase, then the
Installing Windows phase, and finally the Setting Up Windows phase.
Collecting Information During the collection phase of the instal-
lation, Windows 7 gathers the information necessary to complete
the installation. This is where Windows 7 gathers your local time,
location, keyboard, license agreement, installation type, and instal-
lation disk partition information.
Installing Windows This section of the installation is where your
Windows 7 files are copied to the hard disk and the installation is
completed. This phase takes the longest as the files are installed.
Setting Up Windows This phase of the setup is where you set up
a username, computer name, and password; enter the product key
and security settings; and review your date and time settings. After
this is finished, your installation will be complete.
You can run the installation from the optical media or over a net-
work. The only difference in the installation procedure is your starting
point: from your optical drive or from a network share. The steps in the
following sections assume you are using the Windows 7 DVD to install
Windows 7.
When you boot to the Windows 7 installation media, the Setup pro-
gram automatically starts the Windows 7 installation.
Before you begin any of the procedures, verify that you have access
to Windows 7 Ultimate; other editions might vary slightly. You can also
download an evaluation edition of Windows 7 from Microsoft’s website
at www.microsoft.com/windows7.
Perform the following steps for a clean install of Windows 7:
1. Insert the Windows 7 DVD into the machine and start the
computer.
2. If you are asked to Hit Any Key to start the DVD, press Enter.
3. The first screen asks you to select your language, local time, and
keyboard. After filling in these fields, click Next, as shown in
Figure 1.5.
Installation
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