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TVL-ICT
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NCII
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 1

Install Operating System and Drivers

for Peripheral / Devices
I - INTRODUCTION

Similarly, with any Operating system installation, we should initially plan the installation
procedure. When you run the Windows 7 Setup program, you need to provide information
about how to install and configure the operating system. Planning can make your installation
of Windows 7 more productive by helping you to maintain a strategic distance from potential
issues during installation. Following proper procedure in installation will likewise guarantee
that you have appropriately configured your system.

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

• Install window 7
• Upgrade window 7

II - CONTENT

An Operating System is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources

and provide common services for application software. The operating system is a vital
component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs require an
operating system which are usually separate programs but can be combined in simple
systems. Operating systems are found on almost any device that contains a computer from
cellular phones and video game consoles to supercomputers and web servers.

Computer's Operating System manages all of the software and hardware on the
computer. Most of the time, there are several different computer programs running at the same
time, and they all need to access your computer's central processing unit (CPU), memory, and
storage. The operating system coordinates all of this to make sure each program gets what it
needs.

OPERATING SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Pertain to the computer user USER

APPLICATION Software application installed in

SOFTWARE device to perform specific task.

It manages the computer’s

memory, processes and all of its OPERATING
software and hardware SYSTEM

Physical component of the

HARDWARE devices, including storage devices
where OS and app are resides.

Here are some of the most important things you should take into consideration when planning
for your Windows 7 installation:

• Check System Requirements

• Check Hardware and Software Compatibility
• Determine Disk Partitioning Options
• Complete a Pre-Installation Checklist

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System Requirements

• 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

• 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
x64 vs x86 Installer
You need to choose whether or not to set up the 32-bit or 64-bit variant of Windows 7.
The Windows 7 set up package incorporates both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7.
Fundamentally, the 64-bit version of Windows handles a lot of memory (RAM) more
adequately than a 32-bit architecture. Along these lines, on the off chance that you are going
to use Windows 7 on a pc with larger than 4 GB of RAM, I recommend to use the 64-bit
version.

Note: Either way, you can't utilize a current 32-bit variant of a previous OS to perform
a set an in-place upgrade to a 64-bit version of Windows 7, and you'll have to format and
introduce a new fresh copy. Additionally, you can't use a current 64-bit version of a previous
OS to perform an in-place upgrade to a 32-bit rendition of Windows 7.

Type of Installation

Basically, there are 2 approaches in installing Windows 7:

• Upgrade (In-place upgrade) – This alternative replaces your present variant of

Windows with Windows 7, and keeps your records, settings, and projects set up on
your PC.

• Custom ("fresh" installation) – This choice replaces your present version of

Windows with Windows 7, yet doesn't keep your records, settings, and programs. It’s
sometimes referred to as a clean installation.
As usual, a new installation is much better and I strongly suggest using that method.
Regardless of whether you have a current Windows XP/Vista OS on your PC, I would
prescribe that you format it and install a new copy of the OS.

INSTALLING WINDOWS 7

1. Backup your files. The installation process will delete all data on your hard drive. It is
recommended that you back up all files you want to keep before installing a new
operating system. You can back up your files to another hard drive, an external hard
drive, a flash drive, or a cloud-based service like Google Drive, or Dropbox.

2. Restart your computer. Press the power button on your computer and then
click Restart in the power options menu.

3. Immediately press Del , Esc , F2 , F10 , or F9 when it restarts. Depending on the

model of your computer, pressing one of these buttons immediately after you power
on your computer will enter the system BIOS.
Note: Some computers tell you which button to press to enter the BIOS as the
computer starts up.

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 4. Find your BIOS's boot options menu. The boot options menu of your BIOS may vary
in location or name from the illustration, but you may eventually find it if you search
around.

Note: If you can't find the boot options menu, search the name of your BIOS (most likely
located in the BIOS menu) online for help.

5. Select the optical disk drive as the first boot device of your computer. Although
this method may vary among computers, the boot options menu is typically a menu of
movable device names where you should set your CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive as the
first boot device. It can also be a list of devices that you can set the order of their boot
on. Consult a manual or the internet for help if you're stuck.

6. Place the Windows 7 Installation disc in the disc drive. Press the button on your
CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Then place the Windows 7 installation disc in the disk tray
and push it back in the drive.

7. Save the changes in the settings. Press the button indicated on the screen or select
the save option from the BIOS menu to save your configuration.

8. Shut-down your computer. Either turn off the computer by choosing the shut-down
option in your current operating system, or hold the power button until the computer
powers off.

9. Start your computer from the disc. After you have placed the disc into the disc drive,
start your computer. When the computer starts, press a key if you are asked if you
would like to boot from the disc by pressing any key. After you choose to start from the
disc. Windows Setup will begin loading.

Note: If you are not asked to boot from the disc, you may have done something wrong. Retry
the previous steps and make sure you have selected the correct drive in the BIOS boot menu.

10. Choose your Windows Setup options. Once Windows Setup loads, you'll be
presented with a window. Use the drop-down menus to select your preferred language,
keyboard type, and time/currency format, then click Next in the lower-right corner.

11. Click the Install Now button. It's the blue button in the center of the screen.

12. Accept the License Terms. Read over the Microsoft Software License Terms. Then
click the checkbox next to I accept the license terms, and click Next in the lower-right
corner.

13. Select the Custom installation. This option allows you to do a clean install of
Windows 7. This will erase all your files on the installation drive.

Note: If you do not want to erase all your files, select Upgrade instead. This option requires
an existing Windows installation. You can only upgrade from one Windows edition to another.
For example, if you have Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, you can only upgrade to
Windows 7 Home Basic Edition. You would not be able to upgrade to Windows 7 Home
Premium.

14. Select a hard drive and partition you want to install Windows on. A hard drive is
a physical part of your computer that stores data, and partitions "divide" hard drives

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 into separate sections. Click the hard drive or partition you want to install Windows 7
on.

Note: If the hard drive has data on it, you’ll need to use the following steps to Delete or Format
the drive. Be aware that this will permanently erase all data from the disk.
• Select the hard drive from the list of hard drives.
• Click Drive options (advanced).
• Click Delete or Format from Drive options.

Note: If your computer doesn't have any partitions yet, create one to install Windows on it.
• Select the hard drive from the list of hard drives.
• Click Drive options (advanced).
• Select New from Drive options.
• Select the size, and click OK.

15. Install Windows on your preferred hard drive and partition. Once you've decided
on where to install Windows, select it and click Next. Windows will begin installing.
Your computer may start and restart several times during the installation process.
Note: At the end windows installation will be setting up your computer for its first run.
The installation is done. You have successfully installed Windows 7.

UPGRADING TO WINDOWS 7

1. Start your computer. Boot up your computer as normally into your current operating
system.

2. Check to see if your computer is compatible with Windows 7. The Windows 7

Upgrade Advisor scans your computer to see if you can upgrade it to Windows 7.

Note: In order to upgrade to Windows 7, you must upgrade to the same version of Windows
you already have. For example, if you have Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, you can
only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium Edition. You cannot upgrade from Windows Vista
Home to Windows 7 Professional.

3. Prepare your computer to install Windows. Use the following steps to prepare
your computer for a Windows installation:
• Back up your files. It's a good idea to back up any files you want to keep in
case there is a problem during the upgrade. You can back up for your files
using another hard drive, an external hard drive, a flash drive, or a cloud service
such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
• Scan your computer for malware. Malware can prevent Windows from installing
correctly.
• Disable or uninstall any antivirus software because they may interfere with the
Windows installation.
• Uninstall some unnecessary programs to speed up the upgrade. You can install
them after Windows 7 has finished.
• Update Windows with Windows Update.
• Delete some unnecessary files to speed up the upgrade.
• Back up your hard drive in case the installation fails and you lose your files.
(optional).

4. Insert your Windows 7 installation disc. Eject the tray of your CD/DVD drive and
place the Windows installation disk into the disk drive and then close it.

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 5. Click the Windows Start menu. By default, it's the icon with the Windows logo in
the lower-left corner.

Note: Alternatively, you can boot your computer from the disc as outlined in Method 1 and
select Update from the installation screen.

6. Click My Computer. This will display all drives on your computer.

Note: If you are using a newer version of Windows, click Windows Explorer. It has an
icon that resembles a folder with a blue clip. Then click This PC or your computer
name.

7. Double-click the disc drive with the installation disk. This displays the contents of
the disk. Allow Setup to start.

8. Click Setup.exe. This launches the Windows 7 installation program.

9. Click Install Now. It's the blue button in the center of the screen.

10. Decide whether to install updates for Windows Setup. The updates are intended
to fix known problems with Windows Setup and installing updates makes your
installation smoother and more stable. To get updates, click Go Online to get the
latest updates for installation (recommended). To skip updates, click Do not get the
latest updates for installation.

11. Accept the License Terms. Read over the Microsoft Software License Terms, and
click the checkbox next to "I accept the license terms". Then click Next.

12. Select the Upgrade option. It's the first option in the menu. This checks your
compatibility and installs Windows 7.

Note: At the end windows upgrade installation will be setting up your computer for its first
run. The installation is done. You have successfully upgrade Windows 7.

III - EXERCISES

ACTIVITY I. DO YOU KNOW?

Directions: Re-arrange the jumbled letters to form words related with the operating
system. Write the correct answer in a clean sheet of paper. (Do not write anything in this
module)

1. IONDWWS

2. ESRU

3. PPLNCAAIIOT FTWRSOAE

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4. EOAIRGTPN SSTMYE

5. AAERRHDW

ACTIVITY II. ARRANGE ME!

Directions: Rearrange in proper sequence the given steps on how to upgrade to windows
7 using numbers 1-12 in your answer sheet.

Check to see if your computer is compatible with Windows 7.

Insert your Windows 7 installation disc.

Click My Computer.

Click Setup.exe.

Decide whether to install updates for Windows Setup.

Select the Upgrade option.

Start your computer.

Prepare your computer to install Windows

Click the Windows Start menu.

Double-click the disc drive with the installation disk.

Click Install Now.

Accept the License Terms, then click Next.

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“Operating system diagram”. Accessed November 3, 2020, https://www.Pyramidanaly

tics.com/blog/details/blog-what-is-the-analytics-os

“What is operating system” Ismael Balana. Accessed November 4, 2020,

http:// cssnctwo.weebly. com/operating-system

“How to install window 7”. Accessed November 4, 2020, http://wikihow.com/Install-

Windows-7-(Beginners)

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 ANSWER SHEET

NAME ________________________________________GRADE/SEC ___________

SUBJECT TEACHER __________________________________________SCORE_______

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