Don't know how to install an operating system

First of all, you need a CD/DVD or a removable USB device which contains the installation files of the operating system. If you don't have any of those you will have to download the installation files from the official website and burn them to a CD/DVD or make a bootable removable USB device.

If you don't know how to burn a CD/DVD or make a bootable USB device, check out the don't know how to make a bootable (burn) CD/USB solutions.

Once you have a CD/DVD or a bootable USB follow the steps below:

1. Set the CD/DVD drive (or a removable disk) as a FIRST BOOT DEVICE in BIOS so that your computer can recognise the CD/ DVD or the removable disk which contains the operating-system install files.
   
   
   • Turn on/Restart your computer and once the logo appears, immediately press the Del(ete) key (or F1, F2, F12 Esc, or press Fn + F1/F2/F12 on some laptops).
     
     *If you were unable to access it, just restart your computer and try again, and this time read the line in the lower part of the screen to learn the combination.
     
     
   • Once your are in BIOS, use the arrow keys to navigate to Boot (or to Advanced BIOS features on some BIOSes)
     
     
     
     
     
   • Navigate to Boot Device Priority (or to First boot device on some BIOSes)
     
     

     
     
     

   • Select CD/DVD-ROM (or USB) by pressing Enter and move it upwards using the arrow keys to set it as the first boot device (on some BIOSes navigate to First Boot Device and then make the selection)
     
     
     
     
   • Press F10 to save the changes and exit BIOS
     
     
2. Insert the disk or USB that contains the Ubuntu installation files and restart your computer
   
   
3. The installation screen will appear after a few minutes -> Click on the Install Ubuntu (or other version's name) button
   
   

   
   
   

4. Select a language -> Click Continue
   
   

   

5. Connect your computer to the Internet -> Click Continue
   
   

   
   
   

6. Select whether you want to Erase the disk and install Ubuntu or Something else to create a new one
   
   

   

   
   * If you chose to create a new partition, select Something else -> Install Now -> New Partition Table... -> Click the + sign -> Select the size -> Under Use as: select swap area -> Select OK
   
   

   

   

   

   
   
   

7. Follow the instructions that will follow and after you complete everything -> Restart the computer
   
   
   
   

8. After that, wait for the process to finish. 
   
   
9. Restart your computer and access BIOS to set the Hard Disk as a first boot device
   
   

Note: Don't interrupt the process and be near the computer in case if something unexpected happens. Don't be alarmed if the computer restarts because that is a part of the process. 

If you use a laptop connect it to the AC adapter to prevent it from shutting down.

First of all, you need a CD/DVD or a removable USB device which contains the installation files of the operating system. If you don't have any of those you will have to download the installation files from the Internet and burn them to a CD/DVD or make a bootable removable USB device.

If you don't know how to burn a CD/DVD or make a bootable USB device, check out the don't know how to make a bootable (burn) CD/USB solutions.

Once you have a CD/DVD or a bootable USB follow the steps below:

1. Set the CD/DVD drive (or a removable disk) as a FIRST BOOT DEVICE in BIOS so that your computer can recognise the CD/ DVD or the removable disk which contains the operating-system install files.
   
   
   • Turn on/Restart your computer and once the logo appears, immediately press the Del(ete) key (or F1, F2, F12 Esc, or press Fn + F1/F2/F12 on some laptops).
     
     *If you were unable to access it, just restart your computer and try again, and this time read the line in the lower part of the screen to learn the combination.
     
     
   • Once your are in BIOS, use the arrow keys to navigate to Boot (or to Advanced BIOS features on some BIOSes)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Navigate to Boot Device Priority (or to First boot device on some BIOSes)
     
     

     
     
     

   • Select CD/DVD-ROM (or USB) by pressing Enter and move it upwards using the arrow keys to set it as the first boot device (on some BIOSes navigate to First Boot Device and then make the selection)
     
     
     
     
     
   • Press F10 to save the changes and exit BIOS
     
     
2. Insert the CD/DVD or the Removable USB and restart the computer. Once you see the following message, press any key on the keyboard
   
   If you use a desktop computer and have a USB keyboard, and if your computer doesn't recognise the keys you press, make sure to connect it to the appropriate USB port (usually the two USB ports which are singled out from the others, in the back of the computer).
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Once the Install Windows screen appears, select language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method -> Click Next
   
   

   
   
   

4. Click Install now -> Enter the product key -> Click Next
   
   

   

   
   
   

5. Accept the license terms-> Click Next
   
   

   
   
   

6. Select Custom (Advanced)
   
   

   

   
   

7. Select the partition in which you want to install Windows 10 -> Click Format -> Click OK to confirm -> Click Next
   
   

   
   
   

8. After that, wait for the process to finish. When this is done, you will be prompted to change various settings like language, PC name, network, time and date
   
   
   
9.  Restart your computer and access BIOS to set the Hard Disk as a first boot device (by holding down Shift or F2 once you restart the computer)
   
   

Note: Don't interrupt the process and be near the computer in case if something unexpected happens. Don't be alarmed if the computer restarts because that is a part of the process. 

If you use a laptop connect it to the AC adapter to prevent it from shutting down.

First of all, you need a CD/DVD or a removable USB device which contains the installation files of the operating system. If you don't have any of those you will have to download the installation files from the Internet and burn them to a CD/DVD or make a bootable removable USB device.

If you don't know how to burn a CD/DVD or make a bootable USB device, check out the don't know how to make a bootable (burn) CD/USB solutions.

Once you have a CD/DVD or a bootable USB follow the steps below:

1. Set the CD/DVD drive (or a removable disk) as a FIRST BOOT DEVICE in BIOS so that your computer can recognise the CD/ DVD or the removable disk which contains the operating-system install files.
   
   
   • Turn on/Restart your computer and once the logo appears, immediately press the Del(ete) key (or F1, F2, F12 Esc, or press Fn + F1/F2/F12 on some laptops).
     
     *If you were unable to access it, just restart your computer and try again, and this time read the line in the lower part of the screen to learn the combination.
     
     
   • Once your are in BIOS, use the arrow keys to navigate to Boot (or to Advanced BIOS features on some BIOSes)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Navigate to Boot Device Priority (or to First boot device on some BIOSes)
     
     

     
     
     

   • Select CD/DVD-ROM (or USB) by pressing Enter and move it upwards using the arrow keys to set it as the first boot device (on some BIOSes navigate to First Boot Device and then make the selection)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Press F10 to save the changes and exit BIOS
     
     
     
2. Insert the CD/DVD or the Removable USB and restart the computer. Once you see the following message, press any key on the keyboard
   
   *If you use a desktop computer and have a USB keyboard, and if your computer doesn't recognise the keys you press, make sure to connect it to the appropriate USB port (usually the two USB ports which are singled out from the others, in the back of the computer).
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Once the Install Windows screen appears, select language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method -> Click Next 
   
   

   

   
   
   
4. Click Install now -> Click Next
   
   

   

   
   
   
5. Accept the license terms-> Click Next
   
   

   

   
   
   
6. Select Custom (Advanced) 
   
   

   

   
   
   
7. Select the partition in which you want to install Windows 7 -> Drive options (advanced)
   
   

   
   
   

    

8. Choose a partition, click Format (for every partition separately) and all data stored in it will be deleted -> Click OK  -> Select a partition again -> Click Next
   
   

   

    

9. After that, wait for the process to finish. When this is done, you will be prompted to change various settings like language, PC name, network, time and date
   
   
   
10.  Restart your computer and access BIOS to set the Hard Disk as a first boot device
    
    

Note: Don't interrupt the process and be near the computer in case if something unexpected happens. Don't be alarmed if the computer restarts because that is a part of the process. 

If you use a laptop, connect it to the AC adapter to prevent it from shutting down.

First of all, you need a CD/DVD or a removable USB device which contains the installation files of the operating system. If you don't have any of those you will have to download the installation files of Ubuntu from the official website and burn them to a CD/DVD or make a bootable removable USB device.

If you don't know how to burn a CD/DVD or make a bootable USB device, check out the don't know how to make a bootable (burn) CD/USB solutions.

Once you have a CD/DVD or a bootable USB follow the steps below:

1. Set the CD/DVD drive (or a removable disk) as a FIRST BOOT DEVICE in BIOS so that your computer can recognise the CD/ DVD or the removable disk which contains the operating-system install files.
   
   
   • Turn on/Restart your computer and once the logo appears, immediately press the Del(ete) key (or F1, F2, F12 Esc, or press Fn + F1/F2/F12 on some laptops).
     
     *If you were unable to access it, just restart your computer and try again, and this time read the line in the lower part of the screen to learn the combination.
     
     
   • Once your are in BIOS, use the arrow keys to navigate to Boot (or to Advanced BIOS features on some BIOSes)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Navigate to Boot Device Priority (or to First boot device on some BIOSes)
     
     

     
     
     

   • Select CD/DVD-ROM (or USB) by pressing Enter and move it upwards using the arrow keys to set it as the first boot device (on some BIOSes navigate to First Boot Device and then make the selection)
     
     
     
     
     
   • Press F10 to save the changes and exit BIOS
     
     
     
2. Insert the CD/DVD or the Removable USB and restart the computer. Once you see the following message, press any key on the keyboard
   
   *If you use a desktop computer and have a USB keyboard, and if your computer doesn't recognise the keys you press, make sure to connect it to the appropriate USB port (usually the two USB ports which are singled out from the others, in the back of the computer).
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Once the Install Windows screen appears, select language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method -> Click Next 
   
   

   

   
   
   
4. Click Install now -> Enter the product key -> Click Next
   
   

   
   
   

5. Enter the product key and click Next (or just click next to skip the step)
   
   
   

    

6. Accept the license terms-> Click Next
   
   

   

   
   
   
7. Select Custom (Advanced)
   
   

   

    

8. Select the partition in which you want to install Windows 8.1 -> Drive options (advanced)
   
   

   

    

9. Choose a partition, click Format and all data stored in it will be deleted -> Click OK  to confirm -> Select a partition again -> Click Next
   
   

   
   
   

10. After that, wait for the process to finish. When this is done, you will be prompted to change various settings like language, PC name, network, time and date.
    
    
11.  Restart your computer and access BIOS to set the Hard Disk as a first boot device (by holding down Shift or F2 when you click restart)
    
    

Note: Don't interrupt the process and be near the computer in case if something unexpected happens. Don't be alarmed if the computer restarts because that is a part of the process. 

If you use a laptop, connect it to the AC adapter to prevent it from shutting down.

First of all, you need a CD/DVD or a removable USB device which contains the installation files of the operating system. If you don't have any of those you will have to download the installation files from the Internet and burn them to a CD/DVD or make a bootable removable USB device.

If you don't know how to burn a CD/DVD or make a bootable USB device, check out the don't know how to make a bootable (burn) CD/USB solutions.

Once you have a CD/DVD or a bootable USB follow the steps below:

1. Set the CD/DVD drive (or a removable disk) as a FIRST BOOT DEVICE in BIOS so that your computer can recognise the CD/ DVD or the removable disk which contains the operating-system install files.
   
   
   • Turn on/Restart your computer and once the logo appears, immediately press the Del(ete) key (or F1, F2, F12 Esc, or press Fn + F1/F2/F12 on some laptops).
     
     *If you were unable to access it, just restart your computer and try again, and this time read the line in the lower part of the screen to learn the combination.
     
     
   • Once your are in BIOS, use the arrow keys to navigate to Boot (or to Advanced BIOS features on some BIOSes)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Navigate to Boot Device Priority (or to First boot device on some BIOSes)
     
     

     
     
     

   • Select CD/DVD-ROM (or USB) by pressing Enter and move it upwards using the arrow keys to set it as the first boot device (on some BIOSes navigate to First Boot Device and then make the selection)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Press F10 to save the changes and exit BIOS
     
     
     
2. Insert the CD/DVD or the Removable USB and restart the computer. Once you see the following message, press any key on the keyboard
   
   *If you use a desktop computer and have a USB keyboard, and if your computer doesn't recognise the keys you press, make sure to connect it to the appropriate USB port (usually the two USB ports which are singled out from the others, in the back of the computer).
   
   
3. Restart your computer -> When you see the message Press any key to boot from CD, press any key to proceed
   
   

   
   
   

4. Press Enter (to set up Windows) -> Accept License Agreement (by pressing F8) -> Select the Windows installation and press Enter
   
   

   
   
   

5. Highlight the partition (the C: one) where you want to install Windows XP -> Press the D key on the keyboard to format it and press Enter -> Press the L key to confirm
   
   

   
   
   

6. Press the C key on the keyboard to create a new partition -> Enter the amount of space which you want the new partition to take -> Press Enter
   
   *1GB = 1024 MB, 1MB= 0.001 - approximately (e.g. 100 000 MB = 97.5 GB )
   ** If you have other partitions (D: , E: , etc.) enter the whole amount that is at disposal
   
   
   
   
    
7. Highlight the C: partition you created and press Enter -> Pick Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick)
   
   

   
   
   

8. After that, wait for the process to finish. When this is done, you will be prompted to change various settings like language, PC name, network, time and date
   
   
9.  Restart your computer and access BIOS to set the Hard Disk as a first boot device
   
   

Note: Don't interrupt the process and be near the computer in case if something unexpected happens. Don't be alarmed if the computer restarts because that is a part of the process. 

If you use a laptop, connect it to the AC adapter to prevent it from shutting down.

First of all, you need a CD/DVD or a removable USB device which contains the installation files of the operating system. If you don't have any of those you will have to download the installation files from the Internet and burn them to a CD/DVD or make a bootable removable USB device.

If you don't know how to burn a CD/DVD or make a bootable USB device, check out the don't know how to make a bootable (burn) CD/USB solutions.

Once you have a CD/DVD or a bootable USB follow the steps below:

1. Set the CD/DVD drive (or a removable disk) as a FIRST BOOT DEVICE in BIOS so that your computer can recognise the CD/ DVD or the removable disk which contains the operating-system install files.
   
   
   • Turn on/Restart your computer and once the logo appears, immediately press the Del(ete) key (or F1, F2, F12 Esc, or press Fn + F1/F2/F12 on some laptops).
     
     *If you were unable to access it, just restart your computer and try again, and this time read the line in the lower part of the screen to learn the combination.
     
     
   • Once your are in BIOS, use the arrow keys to navigate to Boot (or to Advanced BIOS features on some BIOSes)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Navigate to Boot Device Priority (or to First boot device on some BIOSes)
     
     

     
     
     

   • Select CD/DVD-ROM (or USB) by pressing Enter and move it upwards using the arrow keys to set it as the first boot device (on some BIOSes navigate to First Boot Device and then make the selection)
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Press F10 to save the changes and exit BIOS
     
     
     
2. Insert the CD/DVD or the Removable USB and restart the computer. Once you see the following message, press any key on the keyboard
   
   *If you use a desktop computer and have a USB keyboard, and if your computer doesn't recognise the keys you press, make sure to connect it to the appropriate USB port (usually the two USB ports which are singled out from the others, in the back of the computer).
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Once the Install Windows screen appears, select Language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method -> Click Install now -> Enter your product key and accept the license terms (you may skip this step by clicking Next)
   
   
4. Select the Windows version you have purchased -> Click Next -> Check the checkbox next to I accept the licence terms -> Click Next -> Enter the product key
   
   

   

   
   
   
5. Select Custom type of installation 
   
   

   

   
   
   
6. Select the partition in which you want to install Windows Vista -> Drive options (advanced)
   
   

   
   
   

7. Choose a partition, click Format (for every partition separately) and all data stored in it will be deleted -> Click OK to confirm -> select a partition again -> Click Next
   
   

   
   
   

8. After that, wait for the process to finish. When this is done, you will be prompted to change various settings like language, PC name, network, time and date
   
   
9.  Restart your computer and access BIOS to set the Hard Disk as a first boot device
   
   

Note: Don't interrupt the process and be near the computer in case if something unexpected happens. Don't be alarmed if the computer restarts because that is a part of the process.

If you use a laptop, connect it to the AC adapter to prevent it from shutting down.