How to get installed program? - Computers & Internet

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Make sure that you have the new operating system install program. Windows and MAC require that you purchase a CD or DVD Rom(s). Ubuntu and other Linux are free and can be installed from a flash drive too.

· Back up your data. If you are reinstalling your operating system, it is likely that you will need to wipe the disk. Back up your data.

· Completely wipe all information from the hard disc. This will insure that you do not carry problems over into the new install. For instructions on how to do this watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfICZMMr0JM

· Boot up. Turn on your computer and quickly enter the boot menu. The owner's manual for your computer or motherboard should have instructions on how to do this. It will show on the screen for a breif moment too. Select the drive that contains the setup disk (and be sure you have inserted it). Save the setting and exit.· Start the installation. It may take the install program a few minutes to load, this is normal. Once it has loaded, follow the onscreen instructions. Enter the product ID. If you are installing a consumer operating system like Windows, it will probably require you to enter a product ID. Look at the back of the CD case for the product ID. If you are installing Linux, this does not apply to you.· Reboot. Once you reboot, the computer will finalize everything and log you in. At this point, you may need to install drivers. Insert any disks that came with your computer or it's parts that are NOT an operating system, and allow the drivers to be installed (if necessary).· Allow updates. This is especially important in Windows. Allow the computer to seek updates and install them. · Install antivirus software. If you are using Windows without antivirus software while on the web, you are extremely vulnerable to all kinds of malicious programs. Before you do anything, even installing Firefox, install antivirus. If you don't have any, look for avast! Antivirus, it's free.