Very often, when purchasing a new laptop computer, the user may need to change Windows on the laptop if its version is outdated or he is used to using a different one for work and entertainment.
This is quite simple to do, but in order to properly reinstall Windows you should know several subtleties, depending on the chosen installation method
Using built-in tools
A rather trivial task of reinstalling the OS, as any experienced user sees it, can turn into a significant problem for a beginner who has not previously encountered such issues. However, with each Windows update this becomes easier and more convenient. To begin with, it is worth considering the possibility of carrying out this procedure using the built-in tools available to the reinstalled Windows system.
The first reason that entails the need to reinstall the operating system on a laptop is large number accumulated “garbage” in the form of previously installed programs, as well as resulting malfunctions in the operation of the device. Almost all leading laptop manufacturers do the right thing when they place a hidden partition on their devices with data for restoring to factory settings. This means that the user can run with hard drive and then follow step by step instructions. This is precisely the opportunity that can most often be found on portable PCs running Windows 7 - albeit an outdated, but still very popular version of it.
Important! Before choosing any reinstallation method, it is strongly recommended that you carefully study detailed instructions for a laptop, which can be included in the paper version or located on the device in the form of a digital document. It often publishes detailed and comprehensive information on self-reinstallation.
There are several ways to reinstall Windows using the laptop's built-in tools. The first one is by using the recovery partition already located on the computer's hard drive.
When you boot the computer after turning it on, for a few seconds before Windows starts, the BIOS will display a message like “Press F2 to recovery” or “Press F2 to load defaults.” Below the F2 key, another key or a combination of keys can be assigned. It is important to have time to press it precisely at the short moment when the inscription appears on the screen. Next, the user will see, depending on the laptop model, a menu where he will be asked to select several options for further actions, including starting the reinstallation procedure.
- You can use it to reinstall the operating system by pressing the F8 key when the device boots.
Fig.2. Then the user will see further options, among which we are interested in the “System Restore” menu
- In the future, if there is no need to change the parameters hard drives and reassign their partitions, the user just needs to follow the instructions until it is completely reinstalled.
Alternative options for restoring system functionality
When there is a significant failure in the operation of the system or the consequences, for example, of a virus or other unwanted programs, make themselves felt by making the computer difficult to operate, it is better to reinstall the operating system on the laptop.
This will ensure that you get rid of various debris and ensure maximum performance. But this procedure will not always be relevant, especially if the user does not want to lose numerous installed programs or other data important for work. After all, reinstalling the driver for each device, and then also installing all the programs used - this takes a lot of time.
In this situation, archiving the system and further restoring it at the user’s request can come to the rescue. In practice it looks like this.
- After reinstallation operating system, the user installs a set of necessary software on it, which is used for work and other tasks. This also includes drivers and utilities necessary for the operation of the device.
- Then a “snapshot” of the system is taken by archiving its image using built-in tools
- The archived image can be stored on your computer, moved to a CD, or burned to removable media.
- When the need arises, the user simply uses the previously created image to return to previous settings and settings, unzipping it using standard tools and restoring the system.
Reinstalling the system without a built-in recovery partition
The partition for restoring the operating system is not always available on the user’s laptop. This may be due to various factors:
- the PC owner formatted the disk or independently erased the recovery partition to free up space;
- The laptop manufacturer did not provide such an opportunity, offering a disk with the operating system included with the device;
- the user wants to install a new version of Windows, which simply is not in the recovery partition.
On a laptop, this can happen not only from the recovery partition, but also using external media, which is a flash drive, CD or portable hard drive. Before you reinstall Windows 7 from a disk, you must insert or connect the media to your computer and then follow the instructions.
- We reboot the computer and enter the BIOS menu by pressing the F2 or F11 (F10) key before starting the operating system.
- In this paragraph, boot disks are assigned (the one from which the system will be installed), as well as the order in which they are accessed.
- To, for example, reinstall Windows 7 from a flash drive, it must be first in the list of boot disks.
- After the required disk has been selected as the boot disk, you should apply and save the changes and reboot the laptop again.
Fig.4. Now all that remains is to follow the prompts and follow all the steps of the instructions step by step
To reinstall Windows from a flash drive, as well as from any other media, it is important to first clarify whether this disk can be automatically loaded by the system. If the BIOS does not see the connected media, then you should try using a CD or removable hard drive.
It is also possible that you may need to reinstall Windows without a disk. All you need to do is make a boot disk yourself.
If Windows was previously installed on the computer, then a special sticker with the activation key should be kept on the case or packaging. Using the key, the user can download the installation version of the system from the official website and save it to convenient media. In the future, use the instructions for reinstalling using a boot disk.
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The need to reinstall Windows 7 can be caused by various reasons: the consequences of a virus, crookedly installed drivers or programs, or simply a desire to return the laptop to the state it was at the time of sale. Currently, almost all commercially available devices allow you to reinstall Windows 7 in two ways: use the system's built-in recovery tools supplied by each manufacturer, or install Windows 7 on top of your existing operating system, overwriting all the data stored there.
The first method allows you to return the laptop to pre-sale condition, preserving the system license, which is usually included in the price of the device, and also relieves the user of the need to reinstall the utilities included with the device. The second method allows you to write a “clean” system onto the device without programs provided by the manufacturer that are unnecessary for some users, but deprives it of the opportunity to use the paid licensed Windows 7.
Starting a licensed Windows 7 recovery on a laptop
If you have never reinstalled the system since purchasing a laptop, you can use the built-in tool to return the device to its factory state, which is the same as reinstalling the operating system. This is possible due to the fact that the manufacturer creates a recovery image in a hidden partition of the hard drive, which takes up only a few gigabytes.
To start Windows 7 recovery, press the special key several times when the system starts to boot, when the manufacturer's logo appears on the screen. You can usually find out which button or combination of buttons to press from the information at the bottom of the screen, where it should say something like Press F2 for Recovery.
The main laptop manufacturers have the following system recovery keys: MSI - F3, Samsung - F4 (you can also use the built-in Samsung Recovery Solution III utility), Fujitsu Siemens and Toshiba - A8, ASUS - F9, Sony VAIO and Packard Bell - F10, HP Pavilion, LG and Lenovo ThinkPad - F11, Acer - Alt+F10. You can get more specific information about each device on the manufacturer’s website.
Restoring a laptop to factory condition
Reinstalling the operating system using a boot image created by the manufacturer is quite simple. Let's consider this operation using an Acer laptop as an example.
When the manufacturer's logo appears, press the Alt + F10 keys simultaneously. Press it several times to make sure it works.
A window of the standard Acer eRecovery Management utility, designed to restore the system, will appear on the display. If the program asks for a password, and you are sure that you have not changed anything from the standard settings, try the factory passwords 000000, 00000000 or AIM1R8.
You need the item " Full recovery..." Please note that when using this utility, all information on the system drive C: will be deleted, so copy the necessary files to another medium in advance.
A warning will appear in the next window that must be read to avoid any surprises.
The file recovery process takes approximately 15-20 minutes. This is much less than a complete reinstallation of the system would require.
After the operation is completed, all that remains is to click OK to reboot the device.
Windows 7 initial setup utility
After the computer reboots, the system recovery utility will be launched, in the first window of which you should select the keyboard layout language and click Next.
After this, you should enter your username and computer name, and in the next window agree to the license agreement.
You should choose the automatic update method based on your preferences. Most often, it is best to use the recommended settings.
Enter the time, date and time zone.
After this, a desktop will appear in front of you, at the bottom of which the progress of installing drivers and utilities will be shown. This usually takes about 20 minutes. Typically, the device comes standard with an antivirus, which from time to time will make a request to enter information into the registry. Click OK.
After the process of installing drivers and programs is completed, the utility will delete temporary files and reboot the system.
Usually, after this, a pre-installed antivirus (most often McAfee or Symantec) request for activation appears. The optimal solution would be to remove this software and install a better antivirus instead (for example, Eset Nod32 Smart Security or Kaspersky Internet Security).
Please note that in some cases the system image on the hidden partition may be damaged, which will make it impossible to reinstall Windows 7 on the laptop while retaining the license. To avoid this, you should create a recovery disk in advance using the Acer eRecovery Management utility. To do this you will need two DVD-R discs.
Restoring factory settings on laptops from another manufacturer is no different from the procedure described above.
Some users prefer to stop using the licensed Windows 7 included with the laptop, replacing it with another system. This may be due to several reasons. Firstly, not all users like the factory configuration of the device, which includes programs and utilities that take up space on the hard drive; secondly, some prefer to replace Windows 7 with another version of the system, for example, change the 32-bit version to a 64-bit one or Starter on Home Basic or Professional. In addition, some users even prefer to use all kinds of “assemblies” that include many programs.
In this case, there will be no difference from the standard installation of the operating system. Initially, you need to prepare a boot disk with Windows 7 recorded on it or, if the device is not equipped with a DVD-ROM, a bootable USB flash drive.
The first step is to download Windows 7 from the Internet. If you want to use the system according to your license, you should download exactly the version for which the key is indicated on the laptop. Usually the inscription looks something like this: windows 7 basic OEM 32-bit(x86). Accordingly, you should download a similar version of Windows 7, since the key indicated on the bottom of the laptop is only suitable for it. If you are going to use a pirated copy of the system, you can choose any OS version you are interested in.
Creating a boot disk
After you have downloaded the system image, you should burn it to DVD, for which you can use free program ImgBurn. Insert a blank disc into the DVD-ROM and run ImgBurn. In the window that appears, click the Browse button and specify the path to the Windows 7 image.
In the program settings, specify the minimum speed.
After the registration process is completed DVD disc is completed, a small window will appear. Click OK, after which the disc with Windows 7 recorded on it will be automatically ejected from the DVD-ROM.
Preparing to install windows 7
Now you need to set the BIOS to boot the device from disk, otherwise the computer will continue to run Windows installed on the HDD. To open settings
BIOS, repeatedly press the key indicated at the bottom of the screen while the system boots.
In the BIOS settings you should find the First Boot Device item, where you can change the settings so that the DVD-ROM comes first. Please note that while the BIOS is running, the mouse buttons will not work, so you will have to perform all the necessary actions using the arrow buttons on the keyboard.
To save the settings and exit the BIOS, press the F10 key.
Reinstalling windows 7
After that, all that remains is to insert the Windows 7 disc into the DVD-ROM and restart the computer. After a while, a black screen will appear in front of you with the words Press any key to boot from Cd. Press any key. The installation of Windows 7 will begin.
In the next window, click on the Install button.
Ten minutes later, a window with a license will appear in front of us. Check the box to accept its terms and click Next.
In the next window, select Full installation.
After this, you will see a list of partitions, including the system disk. Select it and click on the Format button. The system will delete all information available there from the partition.
Once the drive is formatted, click Next. The process of unpacking the files will begin, which usually takes about 20 minutes.
You need to wait for a window with fields to enter your name and computer name (can be anything).
Password fields can be left blank.
Enter the product code, which can be found on the bottom of your laptop or on a sticker on your laptop.
In the next window, select Use recommended settings.
Set your time zone.
In a few minutes, the Windows 7 desktop will appear in front of you.
Now you know how to reinstall Windows on a laptop by simply returning the laptop to factory settings or installing a new clean system on it.
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How to reinstall windows 7 on a laptop in different ways
Most laptop users are faced with situations where they need to reinstall the operating system, often while keeping the licensed Windows. This publication discusses several methods of how to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop, and also talks about the nuances of the process of installing the OS on laptops different manufacturers.
Restoring the system using a Windows 7 backup
Most Mobile computer manufacturers create backup storage for 7 distributions or any other OS. Reinstalling Windows 7 on a laptop from these memory areas is done using built-in utilities.
To start the reinstallation, reboot your laptop and press:
- for windows on an hp laptop on F11;
- on an ASUS laptop on F9, boot immediately when you start;
- for windows 7 on a Lenovo laptop on F11;
- on an acer laptop, the key combination Alt + F10 is suitable;
- for windows 7 on a SAMSUNG laptop on F4.
After pressing the desired key, instead of the standard Windows 7 boot, the OS recovery interface will open:
After downloading the program, follow the instructions to restore Windows.
But remember that all settings will be reset, and data from the previous copy of the system may be deleted.
Reinstalling from disk
When reinstalling from a disk, remember that to restore the license you need to use a distribution kit with exactly the same OS as was installed previously. You can find out the version of the installed system on a sticker, which is usually located on the back of the laptop. By the way, the license key for your copy of Windows is also located there.
Remember that when you reinstall, a new operating system is deployed from the disk, and to avoid problems in the future, you should delete the data from the previous Windows.
This is accomplished by formatting the system partition, so take care in advance to transfer all the necessary data from the selected hard drive volume to install Windows. It is not advisable to transfer installed programs, since this will lose connection with the registry, and many of them may not start. Don't be lazy, install them again after replacing the OS.
The installation disk distribution does not include drivers for all laptops, so download the drivers for your device in advance from the manufacturer’s official resource. If this is not done, then after installation there is a high probability of the following problems occurring:
- The network card does not work;
- Wi-Fi does not work;
- Applications do not launch.
If you reinstalled the OS without this, then to troubleshoot network equipment you will have to download the driver distribution using another computer and transfer them using removable media, so before reinstalling, do not forget to play it safe and download drivers for the network card and Wi-Fi module.
To begin the installation process, insert the disc into the drive and restart your laptop. After your computer starts, open the boot menu and select boot from DVD.
This dialog is called up on most laptops using the F12 key, and on HP devices the combination F9 + Esc is used.
Often on older computers this function is missing, so you will need to open the BIOS and edit the boot priority yourself. To go to the BIOS on laptops, manufacturers use the following keys:
- Acer, Asus, Samsung, Lenovo - F2;
- hp - F10 + Esc.
If the brand of your device is not in this list, then find out the actual key for it on the window that loads when you turn on the PC.
The BIOS interface from different manufacturers is not similar in appearance, but the sequence of actions for changing the boot priority is almost identical. Navigation through the windows of a running BIOS of all versions is carried out using the arrows on the keyboard and the Enter, Esc, +, - keys.
Sequence of actions for BIOS AMI:
Sequence of action for BIOS Phoenix-Award:
Windows installation
After making a change to the BIOS and rebooting, a dialog will appear with the message: “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD.”
Further installation of Windows 7 is not difficult, do the following:
Reinstalled Windows is ready to go. If you changed the boot priorities in the BIOS, return the hard drive to first place in the list, otherwise the computer will constantly try to start from the DVD.
Reinstallation from a flash drive
Many compact PCs, such as netbooks, do not have a DVD drive. Therefore, the question arises of how to properly reinstall Windows 7 on them. The answer is simple - use removable media.
To reinstall from a flash drive, you need to download the Windows 7 distribution image in ISO format and write it to this media using a special utility. Remember, in order to correctly reinstall a licensed Windows system, you need to download a container with the same OS version. The flash drive itself must have a capacity of at least four gigabytes.
Burning Windows to media using the most popular UltraISO utility among its analogues is performed according to the following algorithm:
The installation flash drive is ready, but to start the installation, you need to select “USB-HDD” in the BIOS as the priority device for starting the laptop. How to set up the BIOS is described above, all steps are similar, you just need to select another entry from the available list. Further installation is no different from installing Windows 7 from DVD.
Often after reinstalling Windows does not work. To solve this problem, take another OS distribution and repeat the installation process. In addition, many users ignore the need to format the partition and reinstall the seven on a disk that already has an installed copy of the system. Avoid this as it can also cause problems.
Conclusion
This article covered reinstalling Windows 7 in several ways. If there is no backup copy, then this procedure should be carried out from a disk on which exactly the same version of the OS is recorded. Some laptops do not have a CD-ROM, so reinstallation can only be done using external media, for example, a flash drive.
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How to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop without a disk?
In this article I will talk about the features of how to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop, and also describe step by step all the steps involved in performing this procedure. This problem is especially relevant for laptop owners whose machines do not have a CD drive. Let's look at the situation using an example: Windows 7 OS installed on a laptop does not boot, there is either no installation disk, or for some reason we cannot use it, but we need to restore the licensed system.
How to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop?
Before you reinstall Windows 7 on your laptop, first consider the option you need.
There are two ways to solve this problem:
- The first option is suitable for those who have a work machine - a laptop. In this case, you can try to resuscitate the system by using the boot backup area of the laptop.
As a rule, most manufacturers create a special partition on the laptop hard drive through which the user can restore systems. But each manufacturer has its own hotkeys, by clicking on which you can activate a special section.
We click on reboot the system and just before booting we press the key, depending on the brand of the laptop. This must be done to enter the BIOS, so I recommend that you read the article where I told you how to enter the BIOS on a laptop.
- Samsung - F4
- Lenovo-F11
- HP - F11
- LG-F11
- ACER – alt+F10
- ASUS – F In this case, you should press the button when the splash screen appears.
- DELL – F9 In this case, you should press the button when the splash screen appears.
- Sony Vaio - F10, but it may also be that the ASSIST button is responsible for this function
Window of the required recovery utility. The picture shows an ACER laptop.
After this, a reinstallation wizard will appear in front of you, whose instructions you need to follow.
Advice. When reinstalling, a complete reset of settings and data loss occurs. If your laptop does not have important information, then you can start reinstalling without hesitation.
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- Second option. Reinstalling the system using a flash drive (flash drive). The essence of the method is the same as in the case of a disk. First of all, find out which edition of Windows 7 is installed on your PC and the key number. This is necessary to maintain your license.
For example, the cover says “windows pro” - this means that the image is called windows 7 professional. And if the edition is not important to you, then you can download any one. The image index is .iso.
Let's say you managed to download the image, now you need to transfer it to a flash drive. It is best to use a flash drive about 8GB in size.
You can use the UltraiSO utility to record the image.
- Connect the flash drive to the PC
- Launch UltraiSO.
- Already in the program we select the path to our image with Windows 7 OS.
Then go to the boot menu, indicate the desired image and click on “Burn”.
After successfully recording the image, all that remains is to do last stage, but it is also the most important. We need to insert the USB flash drive into the PC and enable it to boot into the BIOS of the computer being restored.
You can enter the BIOS through the Del button, but, as you know, the same operations may differ for all manufacturers.
- F1 - LENOVO, HP, Dell laptops.
- F2 - Acer, Asus, Samsung.
- F10 - Toshiba.
- F12 - Lenovo.
- Ctrl+F2 - Asus.
- Ctrl+Alt+Esc - some Acer and others.
And to make it even easier, when loading, an entry will appear on the screen, it will say where and what button to press to enter the BIOS.
In the BIOS we make the following settings:
We reboot the PC and follow the instructions of the Windows 7 installation wizard. I will note only one thing: the design in the BIOS may be different, but you can figure it out logically and easily reinstall Windows 7 without a disk.
That's all I have for today! I hope now you know how to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop. Well, if something doesn’t work out, you can write about it in the comments and I will be happy to help you. If the article was useful to you, vote and like) Good luck and health to you!
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How to reinstall windows 7 on a laptop in an hour
All more people All over the world people are accustomed to using laptops, and according to our research, most users prefer Windows 7, the modern and improved “eight”. But sooner or later, everyone has a question: “How can I reinstall windows 7 on a laptop?” We are ready to help you with this using simple and straightforward examples that are reflected in everyday life. So, you should start with the basics, that is, with preparation for the reinstallation.
Start of reinstallation
Preparation is important everywhere, even if we have to install Windows 7 on a laptop. Of course, you can do without this and simply demolish the old system without saving data and without preparing information. But we still advise you not to neglect our advice, since there is a big difference between the words “I can” and “I can.”
If you have a new laptop, then you should be curious about how much system storage is installed on it. As a rule, laptop sellers install both the system and general information on one medium. This is not entirely correct, since now you will not be able to save all the data that is necessary, for example, photos or browser bookmarks. But if your laptop has two storages, then you are in luck. But again, look at the volume they have.
If this volume does not suit you, then you will have to remove two disks at once. If you install Windows, it would be more correct to immediately divide the disk into two media. Moreover, the system will be stored on one, and your personal data on the second. If everything is mixed together, it can often damage the operation of the computer.
But it happens that due to system damage, you cannot even boot your computer. But at the same time, it is vital for you to get your information back from your hard drive. There is definitely a way out. You can connect the hard drive to someone else's computer and transfer all the information. Or just go to a specialist who will help you.
BIOS setup
It is this point that can scare most users who are afraid that they will be able to configure the BIOS correctly. But in fact, there is nothing difficult here. The Bios call button depends on the specific model of your laptop. We'll talk about this a little later. Then, when you see that coveted blue BIOS screen, you need to find the Boot tab, which distributes information about which media the system will be installed from.
That is, it is either a disk or a flash drive. That is, you push the desired media forward. Since many laptops do not have a disk drive at all, below we will talk about how you can reinstall the system without a disk.
Installation without disk
So, as already mentioned, every laptop manufacturer has provided different choice software for your equipment. For example, to enter Bios from a Lenovo laptop, you need to press F11, and to do the same only from a Samsung laptop, you need to press F4. Starting the installation requires loading Windows. Only during it you need to press exactly the key that is provided for a specific computer model. As soon as the system has detected your signal, the installation and recovery window will appear.
To begin the reinstallation, you must already have a system image available. It can be easily found on the Internet, but it is more correct to use a license, since no one is responsible for materials downloaded from the Internet. You will need exactly the version of Windows that was already installed on your computer. This can be found on the back of the computer on a sticker. There is also a key that the installer will require.
As soon as you have a disk image, you need to transfer it to a flash drive. Its size must be at least 4 GB. To recognize the disk image, you should download the program in advance. There are a lot of them, but we use Ultra ISO.
It is more convenient and understandable. Through it we find our flash drive and begin to burn the disk image. After this, the standard procedure for logging into Bios follows, which we have already discussed above.
Installation this way does not take much time and does not require any special computer knowledge. Therefore, even an insecure computer user can perform it.
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Reinstalling windows 7 on a laptop
It is important for every user to know what reinstalling Windows 7 on a laptop is like. Since at a certain point in time, any of us has to deal with the “uneven” operation of the system. That is, failures begin to occur periodically. In this case, the usual system settings no longer help.
The main reason for this is that the laptop operating system is clogged with various unnecessary files or “remnants” of incorrectly deleted programs. In addition, we should not forget about viruses and their “compatriots” in the form of spyware, worms, and so on.
The problem can be solved by using a special program for cleaning the registry, however, if it does not help, still the best solution The issue will be reinstalling the system. In our article we will tell you what it is step-by-step reinstallation windows 7 on a laptop or computer, and we will briefly describe its main stages.
Don't be surprised if you have to search for and install all the necessary drivers after you decide to reinstall Windows 7 on your laptop. After all, they most likely will not be on the installation disk. Therefore, in order for your ACER or Asus laptop, or any other to fully function, you will have to manually install the missing drivers (for the sound card, graphics editor, motherboard, etc.).
And if you decide to install Windows 7 on your laptop for the first time, be prepared for the fact that this version of Windows consumes much more resources than, for example, XP. That is, if the laptop previously ran under xp, then before installing seven you should compare the system requirements of this version of the operating system and the resources that your laptop has.
We start reinstalling Windows 7 from under the laptop operating system
Now let's talk specifically about the reinstallation process itself.
How to step by step reinstall windows 7 on a laptop? So, if you are the lucky owner of a licensed "seven", then you just need to insert the disc into the CD-DVD drive and run the installation program from it. When a license key is required during the process, we find it on the box of the CD or DVD with the operating system and enter it. And now we have a licensed version of the OS.
License key for reinstalling Windows 7
But what will we do if we don’t have an installation disk? Should I continue to use Windows that is old and cluttered with various “garbage”, unnecessary files and viruses? Naturally not!
There is a way out of this situation. you just need to find and download the required version of the operating system from the Internet. It should be an image of the boot disk. It, in turn, should be launched using a CD/DVD drive emulator program. It is not difficult to find it on the Internet.
After that, insert a blank disc into the optical drive. Using an emulator program, we write the image obtained on the Internet to disk. When the recording is complete, you will have your own installation disk for reinstalling Windows 7 not only on your laptop, but also on your computer.
All this can only be done if your laptop is working properly and has not yet been completely “killed” by virus attacks. If you cannot download the disk image or Windows does not boot at all, then there is another solution to the problem - reinstallation via BIOS.
How to reinstall windows 7 on a laptop using BIOS
How to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop in this case? Here you should already make some BIOS settings to boot from the installation disk. Next - everything according to the instructions.
Press the power button on the laptop and insert the disc into the drive. In this case, press the DELETE or F2 button several times in a row. If you do everything correctly, a blue Bios window should appear in front of you.
There we find the inscription Advanced Bios Features, go to this menu. Next, opposite First Boot Device, place the CD-ROM. Thus, we select the device in the system that will boot first when the computer is turned on.
Settings Laptop Bios before reinstalling windows 7
That is, now, instead of the computer’s hard drive, the CD-ROM, or rather our boot disk located in it, will be loaded first. Save the settings and press the exit button. Then, after pressing any key, the process of booting the system from the CD-DVD drive will begin. This will be the beginning of reinstalling Windows 7 on the laptop.
After some time, the program will prompt you to select a language. Select, click “Next” and “Install”. In the window that appears, we agree to the license terms and select the installation type.
You should be extremely careful here. If you need to do a complete reinstallation of Windows 7 on your laptop, then select the appropriate item in the installation menu. However, it is important to remember that in this case the local disk where Windows will be installed will be formatted. Those. all information on it will be deleted.
After completing the reinstallation process, do not forget about the necessary drivers and software so that the laptop works properly.
Restoring a laptop system from Windows 7 without reinstalling
If you do not want to lose data, then there is an alternative way - without losing the information saved on the disk. Here you should select the “Update” item. This will clear and update the registry and Windows data. Personal information and installed programs will remain intact. This way there will be a recovery windows systems 7 on the laptop, not reinstalling.
Windows update 7 on a laptop without reinstalling
After selecting any of the installation types, the process itself will proceed independently. During this time, the laptop will reboot several times, and the process itself will take about 45 minutes. The desktop will load as evidence that the reinstallation is complete.
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For the correct operation of your compact laptop PC, you need to know exactly how to reinstall Windows on a laptop. Many users often encounter the problem of reinstalling the OS and prefer to solve problems on their own. Let's describe step by step brief instructions How to reinstall Windows on a laptop from scratch.
Preparing to reinstall the OS
First of all, you need to make a copy of the necessary information from drive C, since the reinstallation process involves the destruction of all information from this drive. If there is an emergency reinstallation, this step is skipped. It should be noted that if you have no idea how to reinstall Windows on a laptop or are doing it for the first time, then it is better to invite a specialist. If you do not have this option, please use the information below.
Selecting drivers for reinstalling the OS
So, you will need a bootable operating system disk for your laptop. Modern laptop manufacturers equip PCs with operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8. However, earlier versions of this OS, such as Windows XP, are also in demand among users, so the question is: “How to reinstall Windows XP on a laptop ?" is still relevant today. It should be noted here that to reinstall Windows XP you need SATA drivers, which can be included in the Windows XP distribution or added by you yourself. Later versions of the OS already have built-in drivers. For those users who know how to reboot the system on desktop computers, the question is: “How to reinstall Windows on a laptop?” will not be difficult, they will easily understand all the points.
Start reinstalling the OS
Insert the disk into the drive and turn on the laptop. By pressing del we go into the BIOS. In different laptop models, entering the BIOS can be done differently: by pressing the F10, F1 or F2 keys. Next, we need the Boot tab, in which we select the order in which the laptop will boot from the CDROM. Go to the Exit tab, click on Exit Saving Changes. Next, the process of starting the laptop will occur from the boot disk that you inserted into the CDROM.
Installing the system from disk
Let's move on to installing the system from disk. First you need to select or create a partition for Windows installations and indicate its size. By clicking on it, we proceed to formatting. The system will offer you two formatting options - fast NTFS and full FAT32. The most common option is NTFS, select and press Enter. Having completed formatting, the system begins the operation of copying its installation files to the hard drive. After the system reboots, Windows starts.
Data setup
Let's move on to setting up basic data, such as input language, your name, license key, computer name (any), administrator password, which you need to write down in the windows offered by the system. Then the time and date data is configured, and you should select the time zone of your region. The penultimate stage of installation ends with setting up network parameters, where we select the “Regular Settings” tab.
Completing the installation
To complete the system installation process, you must restart the laptop. We hope that you now understand how to reinstall Windows on a laptop. Good luck to you!
In the event of unexpected problems with the operation of Windows 7, when you cannot cope with a system failure, you have to use drastic methods and completely reinstall the system. In such a situation, many laptop owners are wondering how to properly reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop. But before you start reinstalling, you need to find out why the system crashed so as not to repeat your mistakes. As a rule, failures occur due to viruses or a clogged registry. If scanning with an antivirus program and cleaning the registry did not help, then the only correct solution is to reinstall Windows.
It should be noted that reinstalling the operating system on a laptop differs from a similar operation on a desktop computer. Many readers will wonder how to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop quickly and correctly? There are no special secrets here, but there are some things you need to know.
The fact is that after installing Windows 7 on a laptop, you will need to manually add drivers. You also need to be prepared for the fact that the system on the laptop will require a fairly large amount of resources. Therefore, before the installation process, it is advisable to check technical specifications and the capabilities of your laptop with the requirements of the program.
How to reinstall Windows 7 on a laptop correctly
There are two options. If you have a licensed version, you need to insert the disc and then follow the instructions.
But what to do if there is no licensed disc? In this case, the task becomes slightly more complicated and a series of sequential actions must be performed. First of all, download the operating system. As a rule, it is an image that needs to be opened using special program, intended for mounting the image. Next, go to “Computer” through the “Start” menu, launch the virtual disk that appears. Of course, these operations are only possible if the computer is in working condition. If the operating system does not boot, you should check the BIOS settings.
If you are reinstalling Windows 7 on a laptop from an optical disc, then you probably need to make some adjustments to the BIOS. When rebooting, during startup we regularly press Delete, due to which we end up with a blue screen - the basic settings of our laptop. The mouse has no effect here, so all subsequent operations are performed using the cursor buttons:
- Go to Advanced Bios Features.
- Select First Boot Device.
- Place a checkmark opposite the CDROM inscription.
- Press exit Esc, save, exit.
After this, the new operating system will boot from regular disk media. Next, you should restart your computer. When the message Boot from CD/DVD appears, you must press any key and the installation will continue.
You should not go far from the computer; after 7 minutes you will be prompted to select a language, and after another minute “License Terms”. You must check the box.
It is important to remember that if you select the option to completely reinstall the system, the local disk will be formatted, that is, all data will be deleted.
How to install windows 7 on a laptop without losing data
In today's article we will look at the issue of reinstalling the operating system (hereinafter referred to as OS) Windows 7.
Most users greatly exaggerate the complexity of reinstalling Windows 7; in reality, this process is quite simple, the main thing is not to rush and carefully follow the recommendations outlined in the article.
So let's get started.
Step 1: Back up your data
Before you reinstall Windows 7, you need to copy all important data from the system disk.
As a rule, this is the content of standard folders Videos, Documents, Downloads, Images, Music, Desktop, etc.
In the BIOS menu we need to select boot from DVD drive, save the changes, after which the computer will reboot.
After all the manipulations in the BIOS, it will boot not from the computer’s hard drive, but from the installation drive.
If everything is done correctly, then after the reboot you should see the following image on the monitor screen:
Step 3: Reinstall Windows 7
On at this stage The contents of the installation media are loaded into the computer's RAM.
The following 2 screenshots show the initialization of the Windows 7 installer:
Starting from this window we have the opportunity to customize our OS.
At this stage, we can select the language (the “Installed language” field), the display of the time format (the “Time and currency format” field), the keyboard layout or the input method on the tab of the same name.
As a rule, there is no need to change anything here and you can safely click “Next”.
And if this step was not completed initially, you should restart the computer, go into the BIOS, select boot from the hard drive, perform a backup, and then go through all the previous steps again.
If all data is saved, select the system disk and click “Format”.
Important: Do not confuse the system drive on which the OS is installed and the logical drive(s) on which you store data. In our case, “Partition 2” is the system disk, “Partition 3” is the logical disk on which the data is stored.
The system once again warns that all data on the disk being formatted will be deleted. Click "OK".
After this, the direct installation of the OS on the hard drive begins, which is divided into several stages.
At all stages, installation occurs automatically, without user intervention.
On average, installation takes 10-15 minutes and depends on the characteristics of your computer.
After rebooting, you need to go to the BIOS menu and select boot from the hard drive, saving the settings.
If you did not have time to complete the BIOS setup procedure at this stage, you can do it later.
The installation media can be removed and the operating system is installed on the hard drive, but not configured.
The next step is to enter your username and PC name. Usernames and PC names can be absolutely anything and can contain uppercase or lowercase Latin and Cyrillic letters and numbers.
To switch the language, use the layout switching panel (located at the top). Click “Next”.
After creating a user account, you need to set a password for it. We recommend creating a password containing at least 8 characters.
Since the password is not displayed as you enter, pay attention to which layout is selected. Letters, numbers and some special characters can be used as symbols.
Also a required field to fill out is the password hint field; the password hint, as intended by the Windows 7 developers, should make you associate with the password that was entered during installation.
Set the time zone, date and time. Click “Next”. After which the operating system is finally configured and loaded.
