Technology has made our lives easier in many ways. One of them is the ability to install or reinstall operating systems on our devices with ease. In this article, we will share some tips on how to install Windows 7 and Windows 10 on ASUS laptops. Whether you are a student or a professional, these tips will help you achieve your goal of having a working operating system on your ASUS laptop.
Installing Windows 7 on ASUS Laptop using a CD
Before you begin, make sure you have a copy of the Windows 7 installation CD and a valid product key.
Step 1: Turn on your ASUS laptop and press the F2 key repeatedly until you get to the BIOS setup utility screen. This will allow you to change the boot order to the CD/DVD drive so that the laptop will boot from the Windows 7 installation CD.
Step 2: Insert the Windows 7 installation CD into the CD/DVD drive and save the changes you made in the BIOS setup utility by pressing F10 or by following the on-screen instructions.
Step 3: The laptop will now boot from the Windows 7 installation CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 7 on your ASUS laptop. Make sure to choose the correct language, time and currency format, and keyboard input method when prompted.
Step 4: When you get to the “Where do you want to install Windows?” screen, select the partition where you want to install Windows 7. If your ASUS laptop has a single hard drive, you can choose to install Windows 7 on the same partition as the previous operating system, or you can choose to create a new partition. Make sure to format the partition before installing Windows 7 by clicking on the “Drive options (advanced)” link and selecting “Format”.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Windows 7 on your ASUS laptop. When the installation is complete, you will need to activate Windows 7 using the product key that you have.
Installing Windows 10 on ASUS Laptop using RUFUS Flashdisk
For those who prefer to use a USB flash drive to install operating systems, here are the steps to install Windows 10 on an ASUS laptop using RUFUS Flashdisk.
Step 1: Download the Windows 10 installation ISO file from the official Microsoft website and save it to your computer.
Step 2: Download and install RUFUS from the official website. RUFUS is a free and open-source tool that you can use to create bootable USB flash drives.
Step 3: Insert the USB flash drive into your computer and run RUFUS. Select the USB flash drive from the “Device” dropdown menu and click on the “Select” button to choose the Windows 10 installation ISO file that you downloaded earlier.
Step 4: After you have selected the ISO file, click on the “Start” button to create the bootable USB flash drive. This process may take a few minutes depending on the speed of your USB flash drive and computer.
Step 5: After the bootable USB flash drive has been created, insert it into your ASUS laptop and turn it on. Press the F2 key repeatedly to access the BIOS setup utility screen.
Step 6: Once you are in the BIOS setup utility, change the boot order so that the laptop will boot from the USB flash drive. Save the changes you made and exit the BIOS setup utility.
Step 7: The laptop will now boot from the USB flash drive and you will be prompted to install Windows 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
FAQs
1. Can I install Windows 7 or Windows 10 on any ASUS laptop?
Yes, you can install Windows 7 or Windows 10 on any ASUS laptop provided that it meets the minimum system requirements for the operating system you want to install. You may need to install additional drivers after the installation process is complete.
2. How long does it take to install Windows?
The time it takes to install Windows depends on the speed of your computer, the size of the hard drive, and the amount of RAM you have. On average, it takes approximately 30 minutes to install Windows 7 and 45 minutes to install Windows 10.
Conclusion
Installing or re-installing an operating system on your ASUS laptop does not have to be difficult. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can install Windows 7 or Windows 10 on your ASUS laptop with ease. Remember to back up your important files before you begin the installation process, and always use genuine software to avoid issues with activation and security.
