Lesson

Installing Operating System

1 (Windows 7)
An operating system or OS is a software that allows computer programs to run and
communicates with the hardware which is comprised of system software that has the
fundamental files your computer needs to boot up and function. An operating system is
necessary in every desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone to provide basic functionality for
the device.

In the past module you learn how to prepare installer. This concept and skill will be used
in the next lesson and activity which is to Install Windows 7 Operating System.

Windows 7 is one among the many versions of an operating system from Microsoft
which was released in year 2009. Windows 7 featured various changes from Windows Vista
operating systems. One of these was the Quick Launch Toolbar which changed how the users
find various commands and menu options. Moreover, it provides 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

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 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 or bootable flashdrive in
your USB port and start your PC.
Windows 7 will start to boot up and you
will get the following progress bar.

Step 2 - Setup your language, time and

currency format, keyboard or input method.
Choose your required settings and click next to
continue.

Step 3 - 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 - Select Custom (Advanced). From the two

options since we are doing a clean install.

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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 – Observe the screen wait as 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 – Continue to wait and observe the screen as

it will go through various stages of the setup and
will reboot your system few times.

Step 9 – Allow your PC your PC to reboot. It

attempts to boot from DVD or USB 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.

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 Step 10 - After the reboot your computer will be prepared for first use.

Step 11 – 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.

Step 13 - 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.

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 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 – Wait as Windows will now finalize the settings for your
computer and restart.

Install Window 7 Operating System

Note: You may this activity only if you have the complete equipment and tools for the job. If you have
limited resources or none at all, please take down notes of the steps and wait for the appropriate time to
practice them in school with your teacher.

Lesson 2 Installing Operating Systems

(Windows Server 2008)
Windows Server is another type of operating system intended for server computer that enables it to
handle network roles like as print server, domain controller, web server, and file server. Furthermore, it is
also the platform for separately acquired server applications such as Exchange Server or SQL Server.

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Hardware Requirements

Processor — Processor performance depends on the clock frequency of the processor, 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 — 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.Enter language and other
preferences. Click Next.

2. Click Install now to begin setup

3. The installer prompts to select an operation system.

4.Select Windows Server 2008

R2 Enterprise (Full Installation) and click Next.

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5. The installer prompts to read the license terms.

6. Read the license terms. select I accept the

license terms if you agree to it, and click Next.

7.The installer asks you which type of installation. For a new

installation, click Custom (advanced).

8. The installer asks for disk location information. Make your

selection and click Next.

9. The installation begins.

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10. The installer prompts to

change the password. Click OK.

11. Enter a new password, re-enter the password to confirm it, and click the right-
arrow.

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12. After you click OK on the confirmation screen, the

operating system prepares your desktop.