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Mon 21 May 2012
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Written by Stephen Drummonsy   

This is the second part of my article on how to safely install Windows 7 onto your computer or laptop and safely aviod all of the pitfalls. So! here we go with part Two.

Before you follow this article please ensure that you have carried out what is written in part One.

It’s now time to install your old data, preferences and make drivers.

1. Install drivers for your hardware
Windows 7 will do a good job of downloading and installing the drivers your system needs automatically. In fact, in the majority of installations I have performed I have not needed to download any drivers to make the computer work. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t! Every system is different.
Anyway, even though Windows 7 will most likely find drivers for your hardware, it doesn’t mean that it’s the most up to date version. So, start by installing your motherboard’s drivers. Then, download up to date drivers for your Graphics Processing Unit or GPU (if you have a separate one). Use Windows 7 drivers whenever they’re available. If they’re not, you’ll probably find that Windows Vista drivers will be fine.

2. Configure the User Account Control (UAC) settings
UAC is a security program that controls 3rd party applications accessing the operating system. In Windows Vista it enjoyed asking you to make all the decisions. Frequently prompting you to make a decision on programs you had never even heard of!
The UAC application in Windows 7 is much less intrusive and far better designed. You won’t see so many pop ups now and I suggest you leave it on the default setting that only alerts you when a  program attempts to install software or alter your settings.
However, if you’re surfing the dark areas of the internet and need a higher level of security, you can open the UAC manager (Control Panel > Security) and raise the UAC to the maximum level. You’ll get a lot more alerts, but then where you’re going you’ll probably need them!
3. Restore your old data
If you took my advice and bought a new networked hard drive, you just need to connect to your home network to find your old data.
Don’t copy whole folders however. Search for individual files and copy them to new folders on your local hard drive. Locate the AppData folder. This is usually hidden. However, it contains useful files that will enable your software to run correctly and your Outlook data.
4. Be ruthless
Installing a new Operating System always give s you a great opportunity to cleanse your data and delete the junk that we all inevitably collect on our computers over time. Back everything you’re not sure about onto the network hard drive. And be ruthless with everything else!
Enjoy Windows 7. It’s a great Operating System.


Here is the second part of my article on how to safely install Windows 7 onto your computer or laptop and aviod all of the pitfalls that this can involve.
So! here we go with part Two.
 
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