How Do I Change the Operating System on My Computer?
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To update your Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 Operating System: Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button in the lower-left corner. In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click either Windows Update or Check for updates.

How do I change my operating system?

Boot from your installation disc.

  1. Common Setup keys include F2, F10, F12, and Del/Delete.
  2. Once you are in the Setup menu, navigate to the Boot section. Set your DVD/CD drive as the first boot device. …
  3. Once you’ve selected the correct drive, save your changes and exit Setup. Your computer will reboot.

How do I install a new operating system on my computer?

Operating System Installation Tasks

  1. Set up the display environment. …
  2. Erase the primary boot disk. …
  3. Set up the BIOS. …
  4. Install the operating system. …
  5. Configure your server for RAID. …
  6. Install the operating system, update the drivers, and run operating system updates, as necessary.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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