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How to Install Windows 7

Windows 7 is an operating system with a point to prove and a reputation to restore. It aims to improve drastically on the convenience and security of Windows Vista whilst retaining and augmenting its modern look and powerful potential. Windows 7 offers much faster boot up and shut down times than both Vista and the even older XP. It features an improved Aero interface with many intuitive new control techniques. It also has a much leaner operating overhead, which makes it ideal for netbooks and laptops where battery life is a key concern. With support for DirectX 11 it will of course appeal to the hardcore gaming crowd.

In order to install Windows 7 on your existing PC you will need to do several things. First you will need to check if your hardware matches up to the minimum specifications as quoted on the Microsoft site. There is an Update Advisor that will analyse your system and tell you which component, if any, is inadequate for Windows 7. Next you will need to choose which edition of the software you want to install. For the top of the range, glossier edition pick Ultimate. Everyone else will be satisfied with Home Premium. You will also need to decide whether you want to go with a 32bit or 64bit version, but if you have a system with a 64bit processor there is little to recommend about picking the 32bit version. 64bit allows for the installation of far more RAM, with 32bit lumbered with a maximum of 3GB supported. Both versions will be available if you pick up Windows 7 on disk, but downloaders will need to specify before they begin the download.

If you already have Vista installed you can install Windows 7 over the top without losing any of your applications, programs or files. This is the 'upgrade' option you will receive when you start the install. However, you need to buy a comparable version of Windows 7 to make this possible. For example, you can upgrade Vista Home Premium 64bit to Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with ease, but you cannot move from Vista Professional to Windows 7 Home Premium.

If you choose to do a complete clean install you should opt for the 'custom' option. This will allow you to modify every aspect of the install, including giving you the option to format your hard disks, create a partition for the install and backup all of your files. A clean install is widely recommended, even though you will need to reinstall all of your programs once you are done. It will leave you with a fresh, clean and most importantly efficient PC that will feel brand new.

While you are installing Windows 7 it is important to keep your computer online using a broadband connection, either via Ethernet cable or using a wireless network. This is because software updates will be downloaded during the install and it is always a good idea to keep your PC up to date. If you are experiencing any problems during installation, or if you have encountered an issue once the install is complete, use the Microsoft support pages to get instant help and advice. If it has happened to you, it has certainly been encountered by someone else before.

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