Installing the OS and Drivers


How to Build a Computer Part 1: Choosing your Components Part 2: Assembling the Components Part 3:Installing the OS and Drivers

Step by Step Instructions: Software

  • Step One: Install Operating System
  • Install your OS disk into your CD/DVD drive. When prompted by the post process, hit a key to boot from your OS disk to begin the install process. Follow the one screen prompts from your operating system through the complete installation of your operating system. Your PC may restart a few times through this process, so don't get worried.

  • Step Two: Installing Drivers
  • I recommend installing updated drivers from the internet, over the CD. I normally download all of the required drivers a head of time onto a flash drive, so I use the current drivers. Install all required motherboard drivers; chipset, audio, network… etc. Install the required drivers for your video card(s).Install your Virus Protection Software to protect your PC before going to the internet for Windows updates. Log onto the internet and run all the required Windows updated, including any Service Packs required for your operating system. After all of the updated have been completed, don't forget to go back into your BIOS and reset the boot sequence to boot first from your hard drive going forward.

  • Step Three: Test System and Have FUN!!
  • Install all other Office Programs, Games, Music, Videos… etc. you want to put onto your system at this point. START HAVING FUN with your successful build and new PC!!.