How to Upgrade windows 7

When you upgrade to Windows 7, you keep your files, settings, and programs from your current version of Windows.

Note

• If you use a fingerprint reader or other biometric device to log on to your computer, make sure you write down your password before upgrading. You must log on by typing your user name and password the first time that you use Windows after upgrading.

1. Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally. (To perform an upgrade, you cannot start, or “boot,” your computer from the Windows 7 upgrade disc. )
2. Insert the Windows installation disc into your computer's DVD or CD drive.
3. On the Install Windows page, click Install now.
4. On the Get important updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You need an Internet connection to get installation updates.
5. On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms.
6. On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Upgrade to begin the upgrade. You might see a compatibility report.
   
   
   
   

   
   Which type of installation do you want? page
7. Follow the instructions.