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Republic of the Philippines


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division Office I Pangasinan
BINMALEY SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
Binmaley, Pangasinan

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM


(Planning for Windows Installation - Part I)

This module deepens your understanding on how to plan before installing Windows
Operating System.

OBJECTIVES:

In this module you will learn


• Analyze hardware compatibility to Windows OS
• Identify types of Operating System Installation

What to know:

Planning for Windows Installation

The pre installation of any operating system is more important than the installation.
Technicians who grab a disc or just download and load a new operating system without
going through a preparation process are asking for trouble. The operating system is a
complex piece of software that is critical to all hardware and other software working.

It is important to follow these steps before installing Windows:

Step 1. Determine whether or not the hardware is compatible.


Step 2. Decide whether the installation will be an upgrade or a clean install and
which version of the operating system is to be loaded. Take into account
software application compatibility.
Step 2. Decide whether the computer will have more than one operating system installed.
Step 3. Plan the partition/volume size and select the file system.
Step 5. Obtain any drivers, upgrades, or hardware replacements.
Step 6. Back up any data files.
Windows OS System Requirements

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32- or 64-Bit OS

Besides having to choose a Windows version, deciding on a 32-bit or 64-bit version


is also required. This decision is based on the type of processor installed. Through
Windows Explorer/File Explorer, right-click or tap and briefly hold on
Computer/This PC > select Properties to see the current version ( Windows key +
Pause/Break). Many books and advertisements refer to a 32-bit processor as an x86
chip, so 32-bit editions might be seen or referred to as an x86 version. 64-bit processors
are frequently shown as x64. Recall that an operating system can process 32 bits or 64
bits. A 64-bit installation of Windows generally performs better than a 32-bit
installation if you have enough RAM. Another advantage of 64-bit installations of
Windows is they can support 64-bit applications, which run faster than 32-bit
applications. Even though you can install 32-bit applications in a 64-bit OS, for best
performance, always choose 64-bit applications. Keep in mind that 64-bit installations of
Windows require 64-bit device drivers. Table below lists the differences between 32-bit
and 64-bit Windows.

Upgrade or Clean Install

The first decision to make when planning to install an operating system is whether
to upgrade from another operating system or to perform a clean install.

An upgrade or in-place upgrade is when a computer already has an older


operating system on it and a newer operating system is being installed.

Example:

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When you decide to upgrade, you must take into account

1. which operating system is installed,


2. which hardware is installed,
3. which applications are being used, and
4. whether or not they are compatible with the new operating system.

When Windows is installed as an upgrade, the user’s applications and data are
preserved if the operating system is installed in the same folder as the original operating
system. If Windows is installed in a different folder, then all applications must be
reloaded. Applications are affected by an OS upgrade Microsoft describes an in-place
upgrade as an installation that requires no movement of files. Although an in-place
installation can usually be accomplished to upgrade from one version of Windows to
another, it isn’t always an option. To make sure an upgrade is possible, you will want to
consult the documentation for the version of Windows you want to upgrade to.
Alternatively, you can use the Windows Upgrade Advisor tool.

A clean install puts an operating system on a system that does not have one or
removes the existing operating system in order to install a new one.

There are three reasons to perform a clean install:

1. The computer does not already have an operating system installed.


2. The current operating system is not upgradable to the desired Windows version.
3. The current operating system is upgradable to a specific Windows version, but the
existing files and applications are going to be reloaded.

In order to take advantage of Windows reliability, enhancements, and security features,


sometimes a clean installation is the best choice. Because a clean installation involves
formatting the hard drive, the user’s data must be backed up and all applications
reinstalled once the Windows installation is complete. Also, all user-defined settings are
lost.

Activity: True or False


Direction: Write True if the statement is correct, write False if statement is incorrect.

_________1. The pre installation of any operating system is more important than the
installation.
_________ 2. The required processor for Windows 7,8,10 is 1GHz or faster.
_________ 3. The required RAM for Windows 10 is 20 GB for 64 bit.
_________ 4. Through Windows Explorer/File Explorer, right-click or tap and briefly hold
on Computer/This PC > select Properties to see the current version
_________ 5. One advantage of 64-bit installations of Windows is they can support 64-
bit applications, which run faster than 32-bit applications.
_________ 6. A 32-bit editions might be seen or referred to as an x86 version.
_________ 7. An upgrade or in-place upgrade is when a computer already has an older
operating system on it and a newer operating system is being installed.
_________ 8. When Windows is installed as an upgrade, the user’s applications and
data are preserved.
_________ 9. A clean install puts an operating system on a system that does not have
one or removes the existing operating system in order to install a new
one.

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_________ 10. Clean installation involves formatting the hard drive therefor the user’s
data must be backed up and all applications reinstalled once the Windows
installation is complete.

References:
Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software SEVENTH EDITION
A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Eighth Edition by Jean Andrews

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