How to install Windows 7 on Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

Here is How to install Windows 7 on Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN? just follow the step-by-step instructions for a successful installation. There are some advantages and disadvantages of installing Windows 7 on your Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN which are discussed below.

About Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

  • Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN comes with a 13.3 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 Pixels.
  • The graphics are powered by Nvidia GeForce MX150 and Intel UHD Graphics 620.
  • It is powered by Intel Core i5-8250U CPU and 8GB RAM with 256GB SSD for the storage.
  • Lastly, Windows 10 Home is pre-installed.

Full Specifications

About Windows 7

  • Windows 7 is produced by Microsoft as part of the family of Windows operating systems. It was available from October 22, 2009, in the market.
  • The operating system has been praised by critics and is considered as the major improvement over previous models.
  • Windows 7 was a major part of the success of Microsoft and As of 2019, 40% of computers worldwide are using Windows 7.

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Advantages of installing Windows 7

  • It is faster than the previous versions of Windows including Vista and XP in terms of boot up time and installation.
  • Also, the graphical user interface was upgraded in Windows 7.
  • Windows 7 comes with the windows defender which provides the best protection to the system.
  • It is probably safe from hackers and is much safer than the previous operating systems launched by Microsoft.
  • Lastly, programs such as Wordpad, MS office and paint have been improved.

Disadvantages of Installing Windows 7

  • The first disadvantage of installing Windows 7 is that it needs a minimum RAM capacity of at least 1 GB.
  • The second drawback is that Windows XP user finds this OS difficult to use so they switch back to XP.
  • Many users of Windows 7 have encountered a problem of BSOD.
  • Lastly, from boot up time to launching any application Windows 10 is faster than Windows 7.

Instructions to install Windows 7 on Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

The process of installing Windows 7 in Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN is very simple all you need to do is follow some set of instructions and get the result.

Requisite

  • First of all, create a backup of all your files as you may lose all your data.
  • Minimum RAM capacity needed is 1GB
  • Download the Windows 7 ISO file from the official website – https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows7
  • For installing 64-bit Windows 7 operating system, we need minimum 20 GB.

1. Create Bootable USB Drive for installing Windows 7 from USB

Minimum 6GB USB Flash Drive required to install Windows 7

Download Rufus

Creating bootable Windows 7 USB drive with Rufus in Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

  1. After installing Rufus simply select the ISO file from the file manager and accept all settings when the popup window appears.
  2. Select MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI  and If your laptop has UEFI bios then select the other two options.
  3. For the Filesystem select NTFS  option and select if your PC has UEFI bios then select FAT32.
  4. The default Cluster size option should be selected.
  5. Make sure all three options including Quick Format, Create a Bootable disk using and Create extended labels and icon files are selected.
  6. Finally, start the process and this software will automatically format and create bootable USB flash drive.

Change boot-order to boot from USB in Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

  • Turn on your Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN
  • Now Enter UEFI (BIOS) through pressing ESC or F2 key repeatedly during boot.
  • In  the ‘Boot‘ tab you have to Disable Fastboot.
  • Press F10 to save & exit.
  • Immediately press ESC or F2 again.
  • In the ‘Boot‘ tab your USB drive should be listed
  • Finally, change the order to your USB Drive.
  • Press F10 to save & exit.

So after we have created a bootable Windows 7 USB and changed the boot order to USB, you need to press any key on the keyboard to proceed.

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN Windows

Now you can select the language to install, Time and currency and Keyboard and input method.

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN Windows 7

  • Click Next
  • Now, select install Now
  • Read and Accept the Windows 7 License and Terms
  • Next, there are two options available to install Windows Upgrade and Custom (advanced) select “Custom (advanced)”.

2. Decide where to install Windows 7

How to install Windows 7 on Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

  • A Hard drive is also known as a disk drive which stores data on your computer and partitions divide this storage into parts.
  • You just need to select the disk on a new PC which should be characterized as Unallocated Space.
  • If the drives have data on it you should delete the data or format it by selecting the drives from the list and click on Drive options (advanced) and then Format from the options.
  • Create a partition if your computer doesn’t have any partitions yet
    • Now, From the list of hard drives select one and click on the Drive options (advanced).
    • Select “New” from Drive options and select the size, and click “OK” (Remember 1GB = 1024MB)
  • Once you have selected your preferred hard drive to select it from the list and click Next.
  • Finally, Installation of Windows 7 on your Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN will begin.

How to Install Windows 7 on Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

Wait for a few minutes and you will get all new operating system installed in your Laptop.

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