Looking for D-I-Y tutorial

[OMDave]

Hello,
I am installing an Asus P5NT-Deluxe/wPentiumD& a new HDD.Need to know in what order to install O/S & Drivers that came w/ board.

 

[affroman112]

I generally don't use the drivers that came on CD. They are outdated most of the time. Go the web site and download current drivers and put on flash drive. As for the order, there really isn't one. Install the OS and then drivers.

 

[nikorr]

Part 1.

First download the latest drivers so u are ready.

Install Windows -- Windows 7 Clean Install + Screens

Install mobo drivers and restart every time it prompt u to.

Install Win updates and restart every time it prompt u to.

Insert your licence code and Activate Windows at this time!

Do not forget to create a password reset disk, it takes only a minute.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Create-a-password-reset-disk

Make a back up and Create a system repair disc @ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-system-repair-disc

 

[nikorr]

Part 2.

Install security programs


Do Antivirus Suites Impact Your PC's Performance?
Comodo Internet Security
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012

Install everything else and make a back up image.

U can use the free Clonezilla @ http://clonezilla.org/
Windows 7 - Clonezilla Open-Source Image Backup tutorial...
http://www.sevenforums.com/backup-restore/18971-clonezilla-open-source-image-backup.html
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Or u can use free EaseUS® Todo Backup Free @ http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/free-backup-software.htm

 

[nikorr]

Than u can be a happy user : )

 

[OMDave]

Best answer selected by OMDave.

 

[OMDave]

I generally don't use the drivers that came on CD. They are outdated most of the time. Go the web site and download current drivers and put on flash drive. As for the order, there really isn't one. Install the OS and then drivers.

Thank you for the quick response.

 

[nikorr]

Good luck and thanx for the vote : )

 

[OMDave]

Than u can be a happy user : )

Thank you for the best answer and Ill let you know how it goes.

 

[nikorr]

Thank you for the best answer and Ill let you know how it goes.

: )