How to Install an Operating System on a Brand New Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Insert the boot disk

   If it doesn't boot straightaway, then restart your computer so that you can view the BIOS screen.
   
   If you don't know how to get to your BIOS screen, please refer to your computer's instruction manual.
   
   Go to the boot menu.
   
   Next, there will be a black screen telling you to a device to boot off of.
   
   Select CDROM/USB/floppy.
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   Step 2: that has your operating system

   Then, it may run a disk check. ,, Choose partition to install.
   
   Format your partition (erases all data). ,,
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   Step 3: into your CDROM/USB/floppy.

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   Step 4: The computer should start booting off the CD.

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   Step 5: Follow the instructions on the screen to install your new OS.

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   Step 6: You may be asked to partition your hard disk.

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   Step 7: You may be asked to install a bootloader.

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   Step 8: You may be asked to set an administrative password.

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