You must also enter a password hint.Ģ0.) Proceed with the remaining fields and you will be all set. The best option would be to choose a complex password made of at least 7 characters or more (something like Pssw0rd or MYpa$$w0rd). remember this password, as it will be the ONLY user on the system, and unless you create an additional user or enable the built-in administrator account, if you forget this password you’ll need to crack it to gain access to the system. Like Vista, the built-in Administrator’s account is disabled.ġ9.) Enter the user’s password or you just leave it blank for now. Note: The user you’re creating will be the only user currently available on the system. By default, the computer’s name will be username-PC, where username is the username you’ve entered. The computer will reboot, and the next thing you’ll see is the prompt to set the user’s and computer’s name. The setup process will now begin to copy files from the installation DVD media to the hard disk.ġ7.) The process could take a while depending on the type of hardware your computer uses.
If your computer doesn't have any partitions yet, create one to install Windows on it.ġ6.) Once done, click on " Next".
Then click on the “ Install now” button.ġ3.) Next, accept the license terms and click on “ Next”.ġ4.) Next, click on Custom (advanced) since we are installing this Windows as a fresh new install and not an upgrade.ġ5.) Decide on which hard drive and partition you want to install Windows on. If it successfully boots to the USB drive, this is the first screen that you will see.ġ2.) Click “ Next” unless you want to change some regional settings for the installation process.
Please check this video for example on how to change boot priorityġ1.) Reboot your PC and immediately tap any key on your keyboard once prompted to boot from the USB drive. You can also check with your PC's manufacturer for guidance as these options vary from one manufacturer to another. NOTE: Before you proceed, please make sure that all your important data/files on your PC are properly backed up on an external drive or on another partitioned drive to avoid any data/files lost.ġ0.) Change your BIOS boot priority to (USB first) so that your computer will read the USB instead of your hard drive after restarting the machine. Once complete, restart your PC to change the BIOS settings. How long the process will take to complete will depend on the specs of your computer, the USB (read/write speeds) and the size of the ISO you are using. If your USB is the correct size then you will get a standard warning telling you that any data/partitions that was on the USB before starting the process will be permanently deleted.ĥ. Rufus will now have filled out the fields for you. Click the optical drive button next to the Create a bootable disk using a checkbox, and you'll be prompted to search for the ISO image to use.Ĥ. After the install, run or open the bootable USB creator tool and plug in your USB thumb drive.ģ. A spare USB stick (The size of the USB required will vary depending on the size of the ISO you are using.Latest version of Rufus (Download: Rufus app).I will be using a Windows 7 Ultimate 圆4 ISO on this tutorial.