If you are currently using these programs, you will need to import your data into Windows Live Mail or another email program after installation. Before installation, it's a good idea to back up your files, even if you are only doing a simple upgrade.
If you are doing a custom clean installation, you will need to back up and transfer your files and settings. You will also need to gather your installation discs to reinstall any programs. For programs that were downloaded from the Internet, you may be able to download them again; if not, you'll need to back them up before upgrading. Microsoft recommends using Windows Easy Transfer to back up and transfer your files and settings.
A detailed tutorial on this process will be linked in the next part of this lesson. As previously mentioned, you may want to consider using a computer service professional because performing a custom clean installation has the potential to become quite complicated.
You should now be ready to install the Windows 7 operating system. Due to the variety of installation circumstances, we will direct you to the Microsoft tutorials for detailed instructions.
Once again, you may want to use a computer service professional to perform a custom clean installation. Microsoft's tutorials should have provided specific instructions for installing devices and hardware, but we would still like to point out a few key things you may need to be aware of.
Many of your devices, such as cameras and mobile phones, will be recognized by Windows 7 Device Stage and can be installed by simply plugging them in to your PC. Microsoft created Device Stage to make working with devices easier. Upon plugging in, Device Stage will provide a "homepage" with a menu of tasks, updates, and options for compatible devices and printers. If you are having trouble installing hardware, go to Microsoft's Update a Driver tutorial for instructions on Windows Update, downloading drivers, and installing printers.
Windows 7 has a new Devices and Printers folder where you can view and access everything that is connected to your computer. Learn more. The recommended and easiest way to get SP1 is to turn on automatic updating in Windows Update in Control Panel and wait for Windows 7 to notify you that SP1 is ready to install.
It takes about 30 minutes to install, and you'll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation. Select the Start button, right-click Computer , and then select Properties. The version of Windows 7 is displayed next to System type. Some antivirus software might prevent SP1 from installing or slow down the installation. You can temporarily disable your antivirus software before the installation. Follow the instructions to install the update.
If any important updates are found, select the link to view available updates. Install any important updates and then follow these steps again to check for SP1. Select Install updates. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. After SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If you disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure you turn it back on. Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 download page on the Microsoft website.
Select Install Instructions to see which packages are available for download, and make note of the one that you need. Select the appropriate language from the drop-down list, and then select Download. Select the packages you need to install, select Next , and then follow the instructions to install SP1. Your PC might restart a few times during the installation. Select the link in the table that corresponds with the version of Windows running on your PC.
On the Microsoft Download Center page, select your language and then select Download. It might take a few minutes for the tool to download and install.
To install the tool immediately, select Open or Run and then follow the instructions. To use the tool later, select Save and download the installation files to your PC.
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