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Lesson
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Installing Operating
Systems
(Windows 7)
Lesson
1
Systems
(Windows 7)
Lesson
1
Systems
(Windows 7)
Lesson
1
Systems
(Windows 7)
Lesson 1
Installing Operating Systems(Windows 7)
An operating system, or "OS,"

is software that communicates
with the
hardware and allows other
programs to run. It is comprised of
system software, or
the fundamental files your
computer needs to boot up and
function. Every desktop
computer, tablet, and smartphone
include an operating system that
provides basic
functionality for the device
An operating system, or "OS," is software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to
run. It is comprised of system software, or the fundamental files your computer needs to boot up and function. Every
desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone include an operating system that provides basic functionality for the
device.
In the past module you learn about Prepare Installer which include bootable device using CD/DVD, rufus and
diskpart/ CMD for computer systems servicing. The next lesson will help you how to Install Windows 7
Operating System that will be use in performing the work plan.
Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft released in 2009. It followed Windows Vista and featured various
changes from prior operating systems. One of these was the Quick Launch Toolbar, which revolutionized how
the users find various commands and menu options. Windows 7 also includes items like support for virtual hard
disks, gaming additions, and other new features.
Windows 7 system requirements If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
c. 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor*
d. 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
e. 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
f. DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver Additional requirements to use certain features:
● Internet access (fees may apply)
● Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
● Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal
performance
● For some Windows Media Center functionality, a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
● Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware

● HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
● DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
● BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
● BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
● Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space.
● Music and sound require audio output Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system
configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware
How to Install Windows 7

This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to install Windows 7 Ultimate. The guide is similar
for other versions of Windows 7 such as Home Premium.
Step 1 - Place Windows 7 DVD in your dvd-rom drive and start your PC. Windows 7 will start
to boot up and you will get the following progress bar.
Step 2 - The next screen allows you to setup your language, time and currency format,
keyboard or input method. Choose your required settings and click next to continue
Step 3 - The next screen allows

you to
install or repair Windows 7.
Since we
are doing a clean install we will
click on
"install now".
Step 3 - The next screen allows you to install or repair Windows 7. Since we are doing a
clean install we will click on "install now".
Step 4 - Read the license terms and tick I accept license terms. Then click next to continue.
Step 5 - You will now be presented
with
two options. Upgrade or Custom
(Advanced). Since we are doing
a clean
install we will select Custom
(Advanced).
Step 5 - You will now be presented with two options. Upgrade or Custom (Advanced). Since
we are doing a clean install we will select Custom (Advanced).
Step 6 - Choose where you would

like to
install Windows 7. If you have one
hard
drive you will get a similar option
to the
image below. You can click
next to
continue. If you have more than
one
drive or partition then you need to
select
the appropriate drive and click
next. If
you need to format or partition
a drive
then click Drive options (advance)
before
clicking next.
Step 6 - Choose where you would like to install Windows 7. If you have one hard drive you will
get a similar option to the image below. You can click next to continue. If you have more
than one drive or partition then you need to select the appropriate drive and click next. If
you need to format or partition a drive then click Drive options (advance) before clicking
next.
Step 7 - Windows 7 starts the installation process and starts copying all the necessary
files to your hard drive as shown on the image below.
Step 8 - It will go through various

stages
of the setup and will reboot your
system
few times.
Step 8 - It will go through various stages of the setup and will reboot your system few times.
Step 9 - When your PC reboots it attempts to boot from DVD as its the first boot device. Do
not press any key during the boot prompt so Windows 7 will continue with the installation by
booting from the hard drive
Step 10 - After the reboot your computer will be prepared for first use.
Step 11 - At this stage you need to choose a user name and computer name. Click next to
continue. The user account you create here is the Administrator account which is the main
account for your Windows 7 that has all the privileges.
Step 12 - Choose your password and password hint just in case you forget your
password and need to jog your memory.
Step 13 - You can now type the product key that came with Windows 7 and click next. If you do
not enter the product key you can still proceed to the next stage. However, Windows 7 will
run in trial mode for 30 days. You must therefore activate Windows within 30 days
otherwise you cannot access your computer after 30 days.
Step 14 - Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically. Choose Use
recommended settings.
Step 15 - Review your time and date settings. Select your time zone, correct the date
and time and click next to continue.
Step 16 - Select your computer's current location. If you are a home user then choose
Home network otherwise select the appropriate option.
Step 17 - Windows will now

finalize the
settings for your computer and
restart.
Step 17 - Windows will now finalize the settings for your computer and restart.
Step 18 - After the final restart Windows 7 will start to boot up.
Step 19 - Finally you have the

logon
screen. Just type your password
and
press enter or click on the arrow to
logon
to Windows 7 for the first time.
Step 19 - Finally you have the logon screen. Just type your password and press enter or
click on the arrow to logon to Windows 7 for the first time.
Step 20 - After you have logged on to Windows 7 for the first time, you will see similar
desktop to the image below. At this point you can start using your computer.
LESSON 2
Installing Operating Systems (Windows Server 2008)
Windows Server is a server operating system that enables a computer to handle network
roles such as print server, domain controller, web server, and file server. As a server operating
system, it is also the platform for separately acquired server applications such as Exchange
Server or SQL Server.
In the past lesson you learn about Install Windows 7 Operating Systems for computer systems
servicing. The next lesson will help you how to Install Windows Server 2008 Operating System
that will be use in performing the work plan
Hardware Requirements
Processor - Processor performance depends not only on the clock frequency of the processor, but also on the number
of processor cores and the size of the processor cache. The following are the processor requirements:
● Minimum: 1 GHz (for x86 processors) or 1.4 GHz (for x64 processors)
● Recommended: 2 GHz or faster RAM 4
The following are the RAM requirements:
● Minimum: 512 MB
● Recommended: 2 GB or more
● Maximum (32-bit systems): 4 GB (for Windows Server 2008 Standard) or 64 GB (for Windows Server 2008
Enterprise or Windows Server 2008 Datacenter)
● Maximum (64-bit systems): 32 GB (for Windows Server 2008 Standard) or 2 terabyte (for Windows Server
2008 Enterprise, Windows Server 2008 Datacenter, or Windows Server® 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems)
Disk space requirements
The following are the approximate disk space requirements for the system partition. Itanium-based and x64-
based operating systems will vary from these estimates. Additional disk space may be required if you install the
system over a network:
● Minimum: 10 GB
● Recommended: 40 GB or more
● Note Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files.
● DVD-ROM drive
● Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor
● Keyboard and mouse (or other compatible pointing device)
Install Windows Server 2008 R2
1. Insert the installation media for Windows Server 2008 R2. After the installer runs, the Install Windows
screen appears
2. Enter language and other preferences. Click Next.

3. 2. Enter language and other preferences.
4. Click Next.
3. Click Install now. The setup begins. The installer prompts to select an operation system
4. Select Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (Full Installation) and click Next. The installer prompts to
read the license terms.
5. Read the license terms. If you agree to the license terms, select I accept the license terms and click Next
6. The installer asks you which type of installation. For a new installation, click Custom (advanced).
7. The installer asks for disk location information. Make your selection and click Next
8. The installation begins.
9. The installer prompts to change the password. Click OK
10. Enter a new password, re-enter the password to confirm it, and click the right-arrow.
11. After you click OK on the confirmation screen, the operating system prepares your desktop
Direction: Arrange the flowchart into proper order by writing number. Write your answers in your
notebook.
An ISO file (often called an ISO image), is an archive file that contains an identical copy (or image) of
data found on an optical disc, like a CD or DVD. They are often used for backing up optical discs, or for
distributing large file sets that are intended to burned to an optical disc.
The Command Prompt is the command line interface for Windows operating systems . It allows users to
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use their computer without pointing and clicking with a mouse 2
Backup, Data Transfer and Bootable
USB drives are used for auxiliary storage, backup and data transfer between
computers. They are also widely used for disseminating marketing
information. Printed with logos on the case, people often keep the drives for
backup after erasing the vendor's files. USB drives can also hold an operating
system and be used to boot the computer
Windows meaning computer
In general, a window is a fundamental part of a computer GUI (graphical user interface). A

window is an area of the display containing a single running application. The window can be
moved, resized, hidden, or maximized as desired by the user. The Microsoft Windows operating
system is named after this UI element.
DVD is an acronym for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc, which is a disc format
used to store high-capacity data like videos, movies, and operating systems
Bootable installation package contains a disk image that is identical to the boxed product that
you would purchase at any software retailer.
Once copied to physical media, this package may be used to install an operating system on any
compatible hardware, with or without an existing operating system installed.
Possible uses of a bootable usb drive
1. Boot after a PC emergency

2. Use a recovery system to repair your PC
3. Store an image of the operating system
4. Upgrade an old operating system to windows 10
5. Clean reinstallation of the operating system
6. Use a portal operating system on a foreign computer
Requirements for making USB portable devices

1. Access to dispart or third party equivalent
2. USB 3.0 with at least 8gb
3. ISO image file for operating system software
Command or procedure in making a usb bootable device in command prompt
1. Diskpart
2. List disk
3. Select disk 1
4. Clean
5. Create partition primary
6. Select partition 1
7. Active
8. Format FS=NTFS quick
9. Assign
10. Exit
Windows Server is a server operating system that enables a computer to handle
network roles such as print server, domain controller, web server, and file server. As a
server operating system, it is also the platform for separately acquired server applications
such as Exchange Server or SQL Server.

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Lesson

Installing Operating Systems(Windows 7)

An operating system, or "OS,"

c. 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor*

d. 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

e. 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

● Internet access (fees may apply)

● Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware

● DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive

● BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2

● BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive

How to Install Windows 7

Step 3 - The next screen allows

Step 6 - Choose where you would

Step 8 - It will go through various

Step 17 - Windows will now

Step 19 - Finally you have the

● Recommended: 2 GHz or faster RAM 4

The following are the RAM requirements:

Disk space requirements

● Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor

● Keyboard and mouse (or other compatible pointing device)

Install Windows Server 2008 R2

2. Enter language and other preferences. Click Next.

9. The installer prompts to change the password. Click OK

use their computer without pointing and clicking with a mouse 2

Backup, Data Transfer and Bootable

Windows meaning computer

In general, a window is a fundamental part of a computer GUI (graphical user interface). A

1. Boot after a PC emergency

Requirements for making USB portable devices

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