Tired of Vista, but feel you have to still use it? Well, why stick with Vista, when you can upgrade to Microsoft's new release, Windows 7? Follow these steps to join the Windows 7 rave. The first 4 steps are optional, but strongly recommended.
Steps
- Download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor from here.
- Run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor installer.
- Run the actual upgrade advisor once it is installed. Remember to plug in any devices that you regularly use (printers, scanners, MP3 players etc).
- Once the program's done its thing, look at the report. Save and/or print it (you will need it).
- Do one of the following:
- If you purchased Windows 7 online, open the installation file. This is the easiest way to install Windows 7 on a netbook. More info on this can be found here.
- If you have an installation disk, insert it into your computer. Setup should begin automatically. If it doesn't, go to Start>Computer>CD/DVD drive>setup.exe.
- You will now see an Install Windows page. Click the link Install Now.
- You will be taken to a page titled "Get important updates for installation". It is recommended that you choose to install these updates to help ensure a successful installation. (Refer to Tips)
- You should now see a license agreement. If you accept the terms, click "I accept the license terms", and then click Next.
- You will now have a choice of Upgrade and Custom. Click Upgrade. You might see a compatibility report.
- Follow the instructions to install Windows 7.
- You're done!
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