Solved How long to install Windows 7?

[dorian mode]

I came across a statement recently in another forum that said it takes several hours to install Windows 7.
This sounds like an excessive claim. My own experience has been that Windows 7 and Windows 8, both install in 30 minutes or less. This is using the DVD install media. In the case of a reinstall, I realize it takes some time to re-install your favorite apps. Reconfigure your browser, bookmarks, etc, as well as restore your backups, files, photos and other contents of your home folder, plus get all the updates. But the same is true of any OS that you re-install.
Any thoughts on this topic?:huh:

 

[torchwood]

there probably closer to the mark usually takes an hour+ on mine, but that DOES not include all the updates that follows.

Roy

 

[whs]

30 minutes sounds about right

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Big difference in installing windows and fully updating windows

 

[Layback Bear]

Bare bone Windows 7/64/SP-1 about 1/2 hour. I really haven't put a time clock on doing a install, so please don't beat up on me if I'm a little off on the time.
A complete Windows 7 with all the updates is whatever.

 

[whs]

You are right. It is the updates that can get you.

 

[dorian mode]

Thank you everyone. You have confirmed my own results.

Edit; I also found this.
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/13778-how-long-install-win-7-a.html

 

[AddRAM]

15 Minutes from start to desktop.

 

[whs]

15 Minutes from start to desktop.

Is that with a SSD, plenty of RAM and a fast CPU ??

 

[AddRAM]

Dosn`t matter, it`s never taken longer then 15 minutes on any machine for me.

 

[whs]

Looks like you broke the world's record.

 

[dorian mode]

Hi,
Big difference in installing windows and fully updating windows

Absolutely.

 

[AddRAM]

Didn`t know there was a world record :huh:

 

[dorian mode]

15 Minutes from start to desktop.

I've never actually timed myself, but I don't think this would be much of an exaggeration, if any.

 

[ThrashZone]

Any windows updating installing record would have to be redone
In the last 12 months the update system has been gutted and completely garbaged by M$