How to Upgrade From Windows XP to Windows 7 64-Bit
- 1). Put your Windows 7 installation disc into your DVD drive. Restart the computer. Press a key during the boot up sequence when the on-screen instructions tell you to. If this doesn't work you may need to reconfigure the boot order in your BIOS so your DVD drive is first.
- 2). Adjust the initial configuration options if needed and click "Next." Click "Install Now" to launch the installation process.
- 3). Check the box labeled "I Accept the License Terms." Click "Next" to continue with the installation.
- 4). Choose "Custom" for your installation option. The Custom option gives you access to drive tools such as the disk formatter.
- 5). Select the hard drive partition that currently has Windows XP install and that you have backed up any necessary personal files from. Click "Drive options." Use "NTFS" unless you have reason not to. Choose "Format" and confirm that you want to format the drive. Select the formatted drive and click "Next."
- 6). Create a user account for your Windows 7 installation. You also need to create a computer name in this step. Click "Next." Make a password for your administrator account, if you want to. Click "Next." Get your product key from the Windows 7 packaging and enter it on this screen. Click "Next."
- 7). Select "Use Recommended Settings" if you want to automatically update your computer with Windows 7 updates. Click "Next." Select the type of network you're on and click "Next."