How Do You Load An Operating System?
Many people who are new to computers, and even some that have used them for years, are intimidated by the thought of installing a new operating system. With today’s newer technology, loading an operating system is simple and easy to do. Read more to learn how. Refer to the manual of the new operating system CD for step by step instruction. Familiarize yourself with your Driver Disk. If you do not have a disk for your machine, check CNET or Driver’s Guide for your particular model. You will need video and sound drivers, as well as those that are particular to your model. Insert the operating system disk into the CD or DVD drive. The disk will auto run. A window will open on your screen to provide further instructions. Click “YES” when asked to format the hard drive. Follow the process through. You may have to answer a series of questions before the operating system is fully loaded. Click “System” in the Control Panel of your new operating system. Look for the “Hardware” tab and then loc