Installing Windows via disk. Disabling a floppy drive - images

Installing Windows via BIOS is a common procedure that every user encounters sooner or later, regardless of his level of toughness and brutality. Oddly enough, the installation procedure is quick and also simple. Actually, the whole point of this procedure is to restart the PC and enter the BIOS, changing its operating method. As we remember, the system boots from the hard drive where the operating system itself is installed. Our task is to force it to boot through another medium, a flash drive or disk, where the installation version of the OS will be recorded. At first glance, it may seem that installing Windows via Bios is a real torture that only Jedi knights can withstand. In fact, everything is very simple and my post today was written specifically to convince you of this. Before you begin the main work, you will need to get a disk with installation Windows. You can also use ISO images, which are later used to write to a FLASH drive. It is best to use a flash drive, since USB ports have better data transfer speeds with minimal interruptions. Connect such a drive, then proceed to the next step.

How to enter BIOS?

The first problem that can cause you a little negativity is starting the BIOS itself. Windows installation via BIOS will not begin if you cannot get to the main menu. Surely you have not encountered such a problem yet, therefore, you do not know how to start the BIOS. The first, easiest way to find the desired button combination– try to click on all the keys. Press the power button, note, as soon as you see the manufacturer’s start logo, for example, ASUS, ACER, etc., press ESC. To guarantee, you should press several times in a row. Didn't work? Then try the same procedure with the button DELETE. If this action also did not lead to the desired result, then the last remaining option is to click on the buttons F1 – F12, Moreover, each button should be pressed after a new reboot. Installing Windows via BIOS will begin immediately after we dig deep into the BIOS. As soon as you complete all the steps from the previous paragraph, the main menu will pop up in front of you. You need to find a tab whose name includes the word BOOT. Most often, this name looks like this – Boot Device Priority. This tab will give you access to all storage devices that are connected to your hardware. This is not just a list, but a full-fledged priority system. The first device in the list is the main one, it is from it that data is read, as well as the initial loading of the operating system. You need to select the first item, press Enter, then select the name of the drive where the unpacked Windows is stored. After this, you need to log out of the system by clicking on the EXIT tab. Most importantly, do not forget to save all changed settings.

Backup method.

Installing Windows via BIOS can be done in a simpler way. You can call the BOOT menu by pressing the F1-F12 keys, one of them will be correct. If you do everything correctly, you will see something like the following window: All devices from which you can download are shown here. Select the device you need, after which the Windows installation will be in full swing. This method is one-time, and also very fast. BIOS done! Congratulations, the main work has been done successfully. All that remains is to install Windows; the following posts can help you with this.

Hello! This is the first article on this blog and I decided to devote it to installing the operating system (hereinafter simply OS) Windows 7. The era of the seemingly unsinkable Windows XP OS is coming to an end (despite the fact that about 50% of users still use this OS), which means a new era is coming - the era of Windows 7.

And in this article I would like to dwell on the most important, in my opinion, points when installing and first configuring this OS on a computer.

And so... let's get started.

1. What should I do before installation?

Installing Windows 7 begins with the most important thing - checking the hard drive for the presence of important and necessary files. You need to copy them to a flash drive or external hard drive before installation. By the way, perhaps this applies to any OS in general, not just Windows 7.

1) First, check your computer for compliance system requirements this OS. Sometimes I see a strange picture when they want to install a new version of the OS on an old computer, and they ask why there are errors and the system behaves unstable.

By the way, the requirements are not so high: 1 GHz processor, 1-2 GB of RAM, and about 20 GB of hard drive space. More details - .

Any new computer on sale today meets these requirements.

2) Copy* all important information: documents, music, pictures on another medium. For example, you can use DVDs, flash drives, services (and similar ones), etc. By the way, today you can find on sale with a capacity of 1-2 TB. Why not an option? The price is more than affordable.

* By the way, if your hard drive is divided into several partitions, then the partition on which you will not install the OS will not be formatted and you can safely save all the files from the system drive on it.

3) And one last thing. Some users forget that many can be copied programs with their settings so that they can later work in the new OS. For example, after reinstalling the OS, many people lose all their torrents, sometimes hundreds of them!

To avoid this, use these tips. By the way, you can save the settings of many programs in this way (for example, when reinstalling, I additionally save the Firefox browser, and I don’t have to configure plugins and bookmarks again).

2. Where to get the installation disk

The first thing we need to get is, of course, a boot disk with this operating system. There are several ways to obtain it.

1) Purchase. You get a licensed copy, all kinds of updates, a minimum number of errors, etc.

2) Often such a disk comes with your computer or laptop. True, Windows, as a rule, presents a stripped-down version, but for the average user its functions will be more than enough.

3) You can make the disk yourself.

To do this, you need to buy a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.

2.1. Burning a boot image to a Windows 7 disk

First you need to have such an image. The easiest way to do it is from a real disk (or download it online). In any case, we will assume that you already have it.

1) Launch the Alcohol 120% program (in general, this is not a panacea; there are a huge number of programs for recording images).

2) Select the option “burn CD/DVD from images”.

3) Specify the location of your image.

5) Click “start” and wait for the process to complete.

In general, in the end, the main thing is that when you insert the resulting disc into the CD-Rom, the system starts to boot.

Important! Sometimes, the CD-Rom boot feature is disabled in the BIOS. Next, we will look in more detail at how to enable booting into Bios from a boot disk (sorry for the tautology).

3. Setting up Bios to boot from CD-Rom

Each computer has its own version of bios installed, and it is unrealistic to consider each of them! But in almost all versions, the basic options are very similar. Therefore, the main thing is to understand the principle!

When the computer boots immediately press the Delete or F2 key (By the way, the button may differ, it depends on your BIOS version. But, as a rule, you can always recognize it if you pay attention to the boot menu, which appears in front of you for a few seconds when you turn on the computer).

And yet, it is advisable to press the button not just once, but several times until you see the Bios window. It should be in blue tones, sometimes green predominates.

If your BIOS does not look at all like what you see in the picture below, I recommend that you read the article about, as well as the article about.

Control here will be carried out using arrows and the Enter key.

You need to go to the Boot section and select Boot Device Priority (this is the boot priority).

Those. This means where to start booting the computer: for example, start booting from the hard drive right away, or check the CD-Rom first.

So you will add a point in which the first thing will be to check the CD for the presence of a boot disk in it, and only then move on to the HDD (hard drive).

After changing the Bios settings, be sure to exit it, saving the entered options (F10 - save and exit).

Please note. In the screenshot above, the first thing to do is boot from a floppy (nowadays floppy disks are becoming less and less common). Next, it checks for the boot CD-Rom, and the third thing is to load data from the hard drive.

By the way, in everyday work, it is best to disable all downloads except the hard drive. This will allow your computer to run a little faster.

4. Installing Windows 7 - the process itself...

If you have ever installed Windows XP, or any other OS, then you can easily install 7. Here, almost everything is the same.

Insert the boot disk (we already recorded it a little earlier...) into the CD-Rom tray and restart the computer (laptop). After a while you will see (if you have configured the BIOS correctly) a black screen with the words... See the screenshot below.

Calmly wait until all the files are downloaded and you are prompted to enter installation parameters. Next, you should see the same window as in the picture below.

I think there is no point in including a screenshot with the OS installation agreement and acceptance of the agreement. In general, you proceed calmly to the step of marking the disk, reading everything along the way and agreeing...

You need to be careful in this step, especially if you have information on your hard drive (if it’s a new drive, you can do whatever you want with it).

You need to choose hard drive partition, where Windows 7 will be installed.

If there is nothing on your disk, it is advisable to divide it into two parts: one will contain the system, the second will contain data (music, films, etc.). It is best to allocate at least 30 GB for the system. However, here you decide for yourself...

If you have information on the disk- act extremely carefully (it is advisable to copy important information to other disks, flash drives, etc. before installation). Deleting a partition may make it impossible to recover data!

In any case, if you have two partitions (usually system drive C and local drive D), then you can install a new system on system drive C, where you previously had another OS.

After selecting the partition for installation, a menu will appear in front of you, which will show the installation status. Here you need to wait without touching or pressing anything.

On average, installation takes from 10-15 minutes to 30-40. After this time, the computer (laptop) may be rebooted several times.

Then, several windows will appear in front of you in which you will need to set the computer name, specify the time and time zone, and enter the key. You can simply skip some windows and configure everything later.

Selecting a network in Windows 7

Completing the installation of Windows 7. Start menu

This completes the installation. All you have to do is install the missing programs, configure applications and get on with your favorite games or work.

5. What needs to be installed and configured after installing Windows?

Nothing... 😛

For most users, everything works right away, and they don’t even think that they need to additionally download, install, etc. There, I personally think that at least 2 things need to be done:

2) Create a flash drive.

3) Install drivers on the video card. Many people then, when they don’t do this, wonder why they start games or why some don’t start at all...

Interesting! In addition, I recommend that you read the article about after installing the OS.

PS

This completes the article about installing and configuring the seven. I tried to present the information in the most accessible way for readers with different levels of computer skills.

Most often, installation problems are of the following nature:

Many people are afraid of Bios like fire, although in fact, in most cases, everything is simply configured there;

Many people burn the disc from the image incorrectly, so the installation simply does not start.

If you have any questions or comments, I will answer... I always take criticism well.

Good luck everyone! Alex...

Installing an operating system is one of the most difficult, but at the same time, one of the basic skills associated with servicing a personal computer. The system installed on the computer can fail at any time, as a result of which it will be possible to continue working with the device only after restoring the Windows OS. Even though the system is constantly being improved, and its resistance to failures and errors is increasing, the user still needs to be ready at any time to be able to restore the functionality of the PC.

Installation via BIOS, as a special case, is the most reliable way to get rid of problems in a previously installed operating system by formatting the hard drive and installing everything from scratch. If the user decides to install Windows via BIOS, then he will need to prepare in advance drivers for all devices on the computer (most often supplied on a disk included with the PC), and also have on hand the operating system distribution itself. Also, when changing the parameters of the computer's basic input/output system, you should be very careful, since incorrect BIOS settings can also lead to computer failure.

Quick navigation through the article

Preparation

Before you begin the reinstallation, you will need to study the contents of the disks that came with your laptop or computer. One of them should contain software for the video card, sound card, network adapter and other devices. It is also important that the driver versions on the disk are designed specifically for the operating system that is installed on the computer.

If there is no disk, or if the software versions are outdated, before installation, it is recommended to visit the laptop manufacturer’s website (device manufacturer websites) and find the download section, from where you can download the latest software versions to removable media.

It is also worth taking care of the availability of the required version of the operating system itself. It must meet the characteristics of the computer and the requirements of the user, and also be licensed. So, this can be a boxed version of Windows from the store, or installation media created using official tools (Media Creation Tool program).

Reinstallation

In fact, the BIOS itself is only indirectly involved in the installation process. In it, the user specifies which device should be scanned first for operating system files. By default, the hard drive is indicated there, so the computer boots exactly the installed system. The user must specify a disk drive or USB drive as the main device for the computer to launch the installation program.

To do this you will need:

• Turn on the computer.
• Carefully follow the inscriptions on the very first screen, which is shown immediately after pressing the power button. Usually at the bottom of the screen it says which button you need to press to get into the BIOS. Some computers also indicate a button that allows you, bypassing unnecessary settings, to change only one parameter associated with the main device.
• Go to the BIOS itself using the indicated button.
• Open the “Boot” or “Device Priority” section.
• Use the keyboard controls to set the USB or DVD-ROM drive as the First device.
• Use the "Esc" key to return to the main BIOS screen.
• Select the “Save and Exit” option.

After this, the computer will restart. When the inserted media is detected, the computer will ask you to press any button to begin the installation.

Then the process will proceed in semi-automatic mode and will require only minimal user participation. The installation program is accompanied by Russian-language prompts and will explain at every step what needs to be done. Upon completion of the Windows installation, you only need to install all the drivers from pre-prepared media (if they were not installed automatically along with the system) and install all the programs necessary for daily operation.

Install OS Windows on your computer yourself is quite possible and easy. Today I will tell you about this process in detail.
There is an opinion that installing an operating system is an incredibly complex process, and in this case there is no way to do it without a specialist. This is a massive misconception, and I will try to prove it to you in this instruction.

Here's everything you need for such an operation:

• computer (laptop)
• installation disk with Windows OS (these operating systems will be discussed today)
• step-by-step instructions (this article is what it is)
• and, of course, attentiveness!

Worth knowing: installation problems Windows may occur if the installation disk was burned incorrectly or the build quality of the operating system on it leaves much to be desired.

If you had to use an installation disk that was not from the original box of your device and you bought it in a store, then make sure that you purchase the original disk. It can also be found on the Internet. This will be the key to correct installation of the operating system and its successful functioning in the future.

It is strongly recommended not to use disks with assemblies of “free artists” during installation; they may contain errors that are incompatible with the life of the computer or laptop. If you decide to install from such a disk, you do so only at your own risk. The consequences of such actions may become irreversible.

I also advise you not to use disks for installation. Windows there are several reasons for this:

• Discs become unusable over time (Abrasions can damage the disc).
• Installing from a disk will take much longer than installing using a flash drive.
• Disks cost money (This is especially true if you need to install the system a couple of times, they also have a bad impact on the environment).

Therefore, I advise you to burn your installation flash drive with Windows according to this instruction: (If installing from a flash drive, in the instructions, instead of a drive with a disk, select the flash drive you recorded).

Preparing for installation

First you need to decide in which partition of the hard drive you will place this system, as a rule, this is the C:\ drive. Before starting the installation, be sure to make sure that there is no important personal, work or other information left on the C:/ drive or on the Desktop (which is also located on this drive). All files that you would like to save must be transferred to removable media or simply transferred from the C:\ drive. Because everything on this disk will be completely lost.

Programs located here will also be lost. But you shouldn’t move all this to other segments or removable drives. It will be much more convenient to install all the software again on your clean new system.

Important point! Before you start installing the OS, be sure to take care of the drivers; your device will need them. Drivers are usually included with computer equipment and laptops. But if there are no such discs in your set, it’s okay. You can find them on the Internet and download them; it is better to use the official websites.

There is no guarantee that the updated Windows will be equipped with the drivers required by your network card. In such a case, you may lose the ability to access the Internet. Also, the device may lose the ability to reproduce sounds, etc.

Let's move on to the beginning of the installation

To begin, insert the disk with the Windows installation files into the drive and start the process of rebooting your device. If your device does not have a disk drive, there is no need to panic; the operating system can be installed using the same scheme from a flash drive or other removable media.

The next step is to help the computer boot from the connected device. There are two methods: select a DVD disc in the boot menu, or change the priority in the BIOS from the hard drive to the disc from the drive.

The second method is less convenient, because After installing the OS, you will have to change the boot priority again. The first method does not require additional actions. On some not very new computers, unfortunately, you won’t be able to use the first method, so only through the BIOS.

So let's get started!

The reboot process has begun. As soon as signs of life appear on the monitor and you see the logo, press and hold the key F8.

It is worth mentioning here that this key is not the only one that allows you to enter the boot menu. It is also possible to use other keys or groups of keys. Unfortunately, this process is not universal, so it is better to clarify this nuance in the instructions for your motherboard.

Here is a good list of keys that are suitable for different motherboard models (Look at the third column “Boot menu key”):

Now you have reached the boot menu. All that remains is to select the download source from the list provided.

If you have done everything correctly so far, and the installation disk is of high quality, then the download will begin immediately after selecting the disk. This is the first method I described - through the installation menu.

Now let's pay attention to the BIOS method. In this case, when you reboot, a prompt " Press DEL to enter setup", as you understand, to enter the BIOS, you just need to press Delete. If up to this point you have done everything correctly, then you already see a shell that is very reminiscent of old DOS.

There may be minor differences in the interface of this shell, depending on the author, but the controls are standard in all versions: use the arrows, +/- and Enter.

Let's see how to behave in the menu from the AMI authors

Enter the Boot menu, then select Boot Device Priority. This is where we will change the priority of your computer so that it boots from the installation disk, and not from its hard drive. To do this, use the navigation keys to move the CD/DVD drive to the top line of the list. After installing the OS, don’t forget to return everything to its place.

Now let's take a moment for the Phoenix-Award version

Here, to change priorities, you need to make the DVD drive become the download source. We enter the point " Advanced BIOS Features" and navigation keys " First Boot Device"change to" CDROM".

I hope everything worked out for you at this stage! Let's continue.

Now everyone should see a window with the following content: " Press any key to boot from CD or DVD".

Press absolutely any key of your choice (Except for the shutdown and restart key).

Attention: you need to press once and only here and now!

The next step is to see the "" window .

The files are now being extracted. Next, a window appears with the text " Starting Windows"And finally, the Windows operating system installation process window!!!

Let's stop for a second, select a user-friendly language and continue with the installation.

The next step is to select the edition of the operating system. Select the edition for which there is a key or which you are activating. If you have a laptop, you can find the key on a sticker on the bottom of your device. The serial number is not needed yet, it will come in handy at the end of our process.

A little about the numbers:

• if your computer’s RAM exceeds 4 GB, then we will install the 64-bit version;
• If the device's RAM is less than 4 GB, then the 32-bit (86) version is suitable.

Our next step is to familiarize ourselves with and agree to the proposed clauses of the license. After which you have to select the type of installation of the system, we need " Full installation".

Then we do what we talked about at the beginning, select a partition to install our Windows.

It happens that the required partition is reserved by your system (then the unit of measurement will be MB, not GB). In this case, select Disk 0 Partition 2.

If your hard drive consists of one partition, but exceeds 250 GB, it would be better to divide it into two parts: one individually for the OS (50-100 GB in size), the other for your information.

Mini instructions on how to create a partition on a disk during installation Windows:

Important!!! Don’t call sections “empty space” or “don’t go here.” Label drives and partitions with numbers. Otherwise, the system simply will not detect these sections.

At this step (if not already done) we create a section and Apply the changes.

If in this part of the installation Windows 7 asks you for a driver or is unable to independently detect the hard drive of your system, it is recommended to manually switch the operating mode of the SATA controller from AHCI to IDE by returning to the BIOS.

Or, if you were ready for this, install the hard disk controller driver.

If your hard drive already has more than one partition, then you can simply skip the above point. Just select the System section and allow formatting.

Now we will see a message that frightens some, threatening to delete all of our data that has been acquired for so long. But this is our goal, we want to install a new and clean operating system! Therefore, we agree and wait a few more seconds. At the next stage, we see a global increase in the amount of free memory and move on to Next.

Here the actual installation process starts - we did it!

After 20-25 minutes of waiting, the system has completed the installation and asks you to enter your device login and user login - we obey.

If necessary, you can add a password and code word.

Next, you will need a serial number (if available) or skip this item by unchecking the auto-activation box when establishing contact with the Internet.

Adapt the security settings to suit you (If you hack Windows then I strongly recommend choosing the last item - “Postpone decision”).

Let's figure out the time zone you're in.

If the device has contact with the Internet and the network card driver is active, the system will ask you to specify the type of network.

All! The installation process is complete! And your device is now brand new and clean!

There is one last step left, for those who changed priorities in the BIOS, you need to return booting from the hard drive (HDD) there.

The instructions are quite lengthy, but this should not make you scared and give up. After all, it describes in detail many small points for different versions, which in your particular case will not be needed.

The article was created for all categories of users, including beginners who will be installing the Windows operating system on their own for the first time.
That's all! 😉

Successful Windows installation.

If you still have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments to this article and the author will definitely answer you.

BIOS is a system program that is built into the computer chips. It ensures normal startup of the PC and system. In this article I will talk about how to configure the BIOS for installing Windows. These instructions are suitable for any operating systems.

Here I will only talk about how to install Windows from two types of BIOS - AMI and AWARD (Phoenix). These versions are the most common, but there are others. If you need to configure a BIOS version that I have not talked about, then write to me and I will create a separate article for you with instructions or add to this one.

But enough words, it’s time to get down to business.

In order to configure the BIOS for installing Windows, you need to get into it. As a rule, entering the BIOS is done using the same method regardless of the version. To do this, you need to restart the computer and click on the desired button while it boots.

In order to find out which button should be pressed to enter the BIOS, you need to pay attention to the inscription that appears after turning on the PC - Press “key” to enter SETUP (where the “key” is the same button that enters the BIOS ).

The following keys can usually be used to enter the BIOS: esc, del, ctr+alt+esc, F1, F2, F3, F10. I repeat - what exactly to press will be written in the message when you turn on the computer. You should press the key while this message is displayed; it is recommended to press periodically, every 3-5 seconds.

If you couldn’t get into the BIOS right away, don’t despair. Reboot again and try again. It will definitely work.

If we are installing Windows from the BIOS, then before setting it up it is necessary that there is a disk with the distribution in the drive or that a bootable USB flash drive is connected.

Installing Windows with AMI BIOS

With AMI BIOS, Windows installation begins by going to the “Boot” tab. To do this, you need to move the cursor using the arrow keys on your keyboard. The mouse does not work in BIOS.

Here you need to select the device from which the installation will be carried out: “CD-ROM drive” if from a CD or some USB device if Windows is installed via a flash drive. It should appear in the list when the bootable USB flash drive is connected.

When a device is selected, it must be moved to the first place. This is done using the “+” key on the keyboard.

Now you need to save the AMI BIOS settings for installing Windows. To do this, press the F10 key, agree with the message by pressing the “Y” key, and then press “Enter”. The computer will restart and boot from the specified device will begin.

Installing Windows with Award BIOS

Award, aka Phoenix BIOS, is also controlled by the keyboard arrows. In order to configure the Phoenix BIOS for installing Windows, you must select the Advanced bios Features item.

Then in the First Boot Device line you need to select the CDROM item if you are using a CD or USB device to boot, if Windows will be installed via a bootable USB flash drive.

In order for Award Bios to install Windows from the selected device, you must save. To do this, press F10, then “Y” for consent, and “Enter”. The computer will exit the BIOS and begin booting from the desired device.

How to set the BIOS to default

If suddenly you did something wrong in the options, and the computer began to work worse or does not work at all, then set the BIOS settings to default. Any version has such a button.