Installing Windows 7 SP1 using Windows Update (recommended)
- Select the Start button > All programs > Windows Update.
- In the left pane, select Check for updates.
- If any important updates are found, select the link to view available updates. ...
- Select Install updates. ...
- Follow the instructions to install SP1.
Can I install Windows 7 for free?
The only legal way to get a completely free copy of Windows 7 is by transferring a licence from another Windows 7 PC for which you didn't pay a penny - perhaps one that's been passed on to you from a friend or relative or one you've picked up from Freecycle, for example.
How do I perform a clean install of Windows 7?
The USB DVD tool will now create a bootable USB or DVD.
- Step 1: Boot From the Windows 7 DVD or USB Device. ...
- Step 2: Wait for Windows 7 Installation Files to Load.
- Step 3: Choose Language and Other Preferences.
- Step 4: Click the Install Now Button.
- Step 5: Accept the Windows 7 License Terms.
