Clean Install Windows 8

What's a Clean Install Windows 8
A Windows 8 clean install involves removing the existing operating system installed on a partition (a previous Windows 8 installation, Windows XP, Linux, Windows 7... it doesn't matter) and then installing Windows 8 from scratch on that same drive. A clean install is also sometimes referred to as a"custom install." In other words, a clean install of Windows 8 is the erase-whatever-is-there-and-install-a-new-copy-of-Windows-8 process and is usually the best method of installing Windows 8. I always suggest a clean install over upgrading, say from a previous version of Windows like Windows 7.

Preparation Before Clean Install Windows 8
Backup Your Data The first thing to do is to keep data like documents, music, videos, games etc  Locate all the installation media and downloaded installation files that you used to install the programs so they're available to reinstall once the Windows 8 clean install is done.
Write down Your Product Key, this 25-digit alphanumeric code is required during the Windows 8 clean install process. If you've purchased Windows 8 yourself, the product key should be included with the DVD media you received or in the email confirmation you received when you purchased Windows 8 for download. If Windows 8 came preinstalled on your computer, look for a sticker with the product key somewhere on your desktop, laptop, or tablet device.


Starting Clean Install Windows 8
To start the Windows 8 clean install process, you'll need to boot your computer from whatever installation source you happen to be using: either a DVD disc or a flash drive.
In other words, if you have a Windows 8 DVD and you would like to install Windows 8 from an optical drive, then boot from the Windows 8 DVD. Alternatively, if you have the Windows 8 installation files properly copied to a USB based drive, then boot from the USB device.


Loading Files Installation of Windows 8
If you see the Windows 8 splash screen as shown below, that's Windows 8 setup process is starting
properly

Choose Language, Time, and Other Preferences
Choose the Language to install, the Time and currency format, and the Keyboard or input method that you'd prefer to use in Windows 8  When done click Next

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Installing
Click "Install now" button  in the middle of the screen

Starting Setup Windows 8
The Windows 8 setup process is now beginning. Nothing to do here but wait just a moment.

Enter Windows 8 Product Key
Enter the 25 digit code, When done click  "Next"

Microsoft Software License Agreement
After you read through the agreement,  check box (I accept the license terms)
Then click  "Next"
   
                                 
Installation Method
Which type of installation do you want?. You have two options: Upgrade and Custom.
Select and  Click  " Custom Install Windows only (advance)

Where do you want to install Windows?
Screen you'll see a list of all the partitions that Windows 8 sees on the computer. Windows 8 clean Install will
remove installed current operating system and will be replaced with Windows 8. It doesn't matter what
operating system is currently applied on your computer (Linux, Windows 7, Windows XP  etc)
Select "Drive option (advanced)
Then click "Next"

Deleting the Partition 
Do you know that all data on the partition will be erased forever
Select "Delete"
And Click  Next

Confirmation of Deletion
Click  OK
(Maybe there is other partition to delete, you can use the same method)

Where do you want to install Windows?
Select Unallocated space to install Windows 8, then click  Next

The next step just wait and little to do
- Wait while Windows 8 installed
- Restart your computer, just click  Restart now
- Wait for Windows 8 setup to begin again
- Wait to install  Hardware
- Wait to finish installing
- Wait for restarting your PC automatically
- Wait for Windows 8 Start up
- Wait while Windows 8 basic wizard to start


Personalize
To personalize screen color and PC name,
Pick a Color Theme & Name Your PC for your Windows 8 Start Screen, of course you can change it
later from the Start screen area of PC Setting, When complete click  Next

Settings
On the Settings screen, you have two options (Use Express Setting/default setting and Customize)
If you select Customize you will go through additional screen with network sharing, Windows update,
feedback etc, I thinks it would be better if you accept Microsoft's recommended default setting (Express Setting) for Windows 8, which are detailed on screen.
To continue click  "Use express setting"

Sign in to your PC
Microsoft will create an account for you based on email address entered.  It's the best sign in with your Microsoft account, if you don't have, create a new one or you can  enter any email address.
When you've entered an email address then click  Next

Note
The advantage of using a Microsoft account is that you can easily use the Windows Store, you can sync major settings between multiple Windows 8 computers, and more.
Verity Your Account
The next screen (not shown) enter your password, phone number and password recovery

The next step just wait till Windows 8 Clean Install is complete
-  Windows 8 is creating your account
-  Finalizing Your Setting
-  Prepare the Start Screen


Windows 8 Clean Install is Complete
This completes the final step of your clean install of Windows 8.
Congratulations !

Get to know more about Windows 8
http://www.gpp0407.info/2012/05/windows-8.html

Installing Windows 7

Installing Windows 7
Windows 7 probably the easiest Windows operating system to install,
When you install windows 7, you only asked a few question, most the
setup process is completely automatic.
If you wish to install Windows 7 onto a computer that already has Windows Vista, you can choose an in place upgrade if you wish. If you have Windows XP installed, you must do a Clean Installation, but you still qualify to buy a copy of Windows 7 for the upgrade price. I don't recommend in place upgrades because they bring all the problems and slowness from Windows Vista and bring them into your new Windows 7 system. Before you start make sure you have the following items: your Windows 7 installation DVD and your Windows 7 product key.
This article will help you make the right installation decision and link you to visual, step by step guides
designed to walk you through the entire Windows 7 installation process one screen at time


Stage 1 - Basic Configuration
You need to turn your computer on and insert the Windows 7 install DVD.
The computer will come up with a message saying "Press any key to boot from DVD"
Then press any key and the black Windows 7 installing screen will appear  "Windows is loading files......"
Afterwards it will appear windows logo animation

When Windows 7 setup has loaded it will ask you the basic question, what language do you speak,
where do you live and what keyboard layout you will use.
Select Option and Click Next

The next screen allow you to repair Windows 7 if there is something goes wrongClick  Install Now
Then you will see the words Starting Setup

Windows License Terms will appear on your screen, accept the term by checking the box
(I accept the license term) then Click Next

You can not select the upgrade option because you booted from the DVD, You should Click the Custom (Advance) Option

Where do you want to install windows?
If you see the partition you want to install Windows onto, click  "Next"
To change the partitions click  "Drive Option"
There are many features on Drive Option likes Creating a new partition, deleting an existing, formating etc.
When done Click "Next"

It will take about 25 minutes to install Windows 7 into hard disk. The setup completely automatic and the
computer will restart a couple of times when necessary.
Do not press any key,  all thing will do automatically, Windows will alert you "Setup is preparing your computer for
first use"

Stage 2 - Basic Settings
It's now the time Windows 7 will restart into the first time setup wizard. on  your computer screen will ask you to fill in Your Name and Computer name will be.In the first box type Your Username
In the second box type computer name (general name "above-PC)
When done click  Next

The next screen will ask you to fill in a password. If you choose to have a password, it will force you to put
a password hint in, even if you don't use it. It will be better for computer security, you set a password.
Enter Password then click Next

Activation pairs your product key with your computer
Type your windows product key (25 character). You can find your Windows product key on a label included with the package that came with your copy of Windows. If you bought an OEM version from a computer company the label will be on the side of the computer.
Check box  "Automatically activate Windows when I'm online"
Don't check if you don't want
Then click Next

Help Protect your computer and improve Windows automatically
It would be better to check "Use recommended setting"
To turn off these settings later, Search for 'Turn off  recommended setting in Help and Support.

Review your time and date setting
Set the time, date and time zone that apply to  you then click Next

Select your computer's current location
Choose where the computer is currently at the moment.  e.g
Click Home Network, If you're installing Windows 7 that connected to home router.
Click Work Network,  If you're installing Windows 7 at your workplace and be connected to internet
Click Public Network, If you're installing Windows 7 in a public location
 It's best to configure this from within Windows, so click Skip if it's offered.

Windows is Finalizing Your Settings
When all setting Windows 7 finalized It will automatically log in, prepare your desktop and proceed to
the desktop.

When you've finished installing Windows 7, you will see the Windows 7 Desktop. If you wanna see the Welcome Center, then through pick the Start (the big Windows logo on the bottom left) and then Getting Started.
Now you can choose options from the center and to setup computer.

Now that you’ve got Windows 7 we recommend that you install Microsoft Security Essential,
and update Windows 7



Shopping results for Windows 7

Win 7 Home Premium w/SP1 - 1 PC   $96 - 25 stores
Win 7 Professional - 1 PC  $14 - 4 stores
Win 7 Professional w/SP1 - 1 PC   $136 - 21 stores




References:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
http://www.andrewtechhelp.com/how-tos/93-windows-7-installation-guide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf408Rkc5IA

How to Format Hard disk Before Installing Windows 7

Many people have been having a problem when they tried to install Windows 7 on their computer, which already had another Windows installed on it (Windows XP, Vista or even Windows 7 itself). Well, I also had this problem, and so I searched for a solution and found it. That`s what I`ll show you in this post. When you cannot format the hard disk before installing Windows 7 and proceed with the installation process without actually removing the Windows that was previously installed on the disk, you would notice that Windows 7 automatically creates a folder named “Windows.old” or something similar to this, with a transparent icon.

You may think that deleting this folder would do the thing, but it`s not. Even if you delete the “Windows.old” folder, the previous Windows would still be present (though it would naturally not work as all its files have been deleted). So, deleting the “Windows.old” folder is not the proper way to remove the previous Windows from the disk. You should also know that formatting the disk would remove all the content from the disk, not only the Windows files. So, keep this in mind, and be sure to keep backups of your personal files.

Programs do not need to be backed up as you can install them again, however, if you have files you use with applications you will want to keep these as backup, as well as some plug-ins or add-ons that do not come with the program setup files (if you have them). Now, you may have your reasons to want to format the hard disk. I had to format my hard disk as it was infected with viruses that damaged the previous Windows.

Also, people like to delete everything (they have backups of personal files) when they install a new Windows. For example, if you are upgrading from Window XP to Windows 7. Well, let`s come to how to format the disk. Inserting the Windows 7 disk after loading the previous Windows will eventually not allow you to format the disk, unless you are ask to restart the system. Then again, when I inserted the disk and restarted the computer, I could not find the option to boot with the Windows 7 DVD. And that`s the problem that many people face.

To format the hard disk before installing the Windows 7 with the DVD in this case, you need to go the BIOS. To access BIOS, you need to turn off your computer, and turn it on again.

Normally, to enter BIOS, you need to press a F (function key) key or the DEL key, depending on the computer or laptop you use. For some it`s F2, some F11, other computers have other keys.

The key that you need to press appears on the very first screen as you turn on your computer. It`s really quick, so be sure to see which key it is and press it before the first screen display disappears. What you need to do in BIOS is change the boot order accordingly. You need to make the DVD first (at the top). If you have never entered BIOS, you may be a bit anxious, and you are right because doing something wrong there can have severe consequences on the system. But you need not fear and just follow the instructions. You will be using the arrow keys. The instructions are clearly labeled on the BIOS screen.

Go to the Boot order option. You should see items like DVD rom, hard disk, CD rom, USB, network, … there. To move the DVD rom option up and down, you normally use the + and – keys. This should be easy. Then, be sure to SAVE the settings and exit the BIOS screen by following the instructions there.

Then, the Windows 7 DVD should boot first (instead of the installed Windows) and during the installation process with the DVD, you will have an option where you can choose to format the disk and partition it if you wish. By the way, be sure to have backup of your important files before formatting everything. Well, that`s how you do this. To sum up, you insert the DVD, restart, enter BIOS, make DVD the first item in Boot Order, exit BIOS and proceed with the installation from the DVD during which you will be presented with the option. Normally, not all BIOS are similar, but you should not have much problem as it`s not much different too. I hope this post helped you and that you could format your hard disk without any problem. If you want to add something or ask for help, you are welcome to do so through our comment.
(Source:  http://pc-internet-zone.blogspot.com/2011/06/format-hard-disk-before-installing.html)

Belajar Ilmu Tafsir

Memahami Al-Qur`an adalah benar-benar suatu nikmat dan anugerah yang sangat berharga, dengan itu seseorang dapat menyelami kandungan-kandungan yang terdapat di dalamnya, disamping ia dapat mengamalkannya dengan benar. Al-Qur`an sebagai wahyu yang diturunkan oleh Allah tidak memiliki suatu keraguan setitikpun, baik dari belakang maupun dari depannya. Al-Qur`an adalah Kalamullah yang ma’shum yang tidak memiliki cela sama sekali.



A. Pengertian
Tafsir secara Etimologi adalah Penjelasan, Pengungkapan dan Penjabaran kata yang samar, Sedangkan
secara terminologi tafsir adalah penjelasan terhadap Kalamullah atau menjelaskan lafadz-lafadz al-Qur’an dan pemahamannya. Ilmu tafsir merupakan ilmu yang paling mulia dan paling tinggi kedudukannya, karena pembahasannya berkaitan dengan Kalamullah yang merupakan petunjuk dan pembeda dari yang haq dan bathil. Ilmu tafsir telah dikenal sejak zaman Rasulullah dan berkembang hingga di zaman modern sekarang ini. Jadi, Secara umum Ilmu tafsir adalah ilmu yang bekerja untuk mengetahui arti dan maksud dari ayat-ayat al Qur’an. Pada waktu Nabi Muhammad masih hidup, beliau sendiri yang menjelaskan apa maksud dari ayat Al Qur’an, maka hadis Nabi disebut sebagai penjelasan dari al Qur’an. Setelah Nabi wafat, para sahabat berusaha menerangkan maksud al Qur’an bersumber dari pemahaman mereka terhadap keterangan nabi dan dari suasana kebatinan saat itu. Pada masa dimana generasi sahabat sudah tidak ada yang hidup, maka pemahaman al Qur’an dilakukan oleh para ulama, dengan interpretasi. Ketika itulah tafsir tersusun sebagai ilmu.

B. Macam-Macam Tafsir Berdasarkan Sumbernya
Pembagian Tafsir secara ilmiah, tafsir terbagi menjadi empat bagian:
1. Tafsir bil-ma’tsur ( bir-riwayah )
2. Tafsir bir-ra’yi ( bid-dirayah )
3. Tafsirul isyari ( bil-isyarah )
4. Tafsir bil Izdiwaji ( campuran )

1. Tafsir bil-ma’tsur
Adalah penafsiran Al Qur’an dengan Qur’an, atau dengan Hadits ataupun perkataan para Shahabat, untuk menjelaskan kepada sesuatu yang dikehendaki Allah swt. Mengenai penafsiran Al Qur’an dengan perkataan para Shahabat ketahuilah, bahwasanya Tafsir Shahabat termasuk Tafsir yang dapat diterima dan dijadikan sandaran. Karena para Shahabat (semoga Allah meridhoi mereka), telah dibina langsung oleh Rasulullah saw, dan menyaksikan turunnya wahyu serta mengetahui sebab-sebab diturunkannya ayat. Dan juga dikarenakan kebersihan hati mereka, dan ketinggian martabat mereka dalam kefashihan dan bayan. Juga karena faham mereka yang shahih dalam menafsirkan Kalam Allah swt. Dan juga dikarenakan mereka lebih mengetahui rahasia-rahasia yang terkandung dalam Al Qur’an dibandingkan seluruh manusia setelah generasi mereka. Berkata Imam Hakim Rahimahullah: Sesungguhnya tafsir para Shahabat (semoga Allah meridhoi mereka) yang mana mereka telah menyaksikan wahyu dan turunnya Al Qur’an dihukumkan Marfu’ (sampai atau bersambung kepada Nabi saw). Ataupun dengan kata lain, tafsir para Shahabat mempunyai hukum hadits Nabawi yang Marfu’ kepada Nabi saw.

 2. Tafsir bir-ra’yi
Adalah tafsir yang dalam menjelaskan maknanya, Mufassir hanya perpegang pada pemahaman sendiri. Dan penyimpulan (istinbath) yang didasarkan pada ra’yu semata. Seiring perkembangan zaman yang menuntut pengembangan metoda tafsir karena tumbuhnya ilmu pengetahuan pada masa Daulah Abbasiyah maka tafsir ini memperbesar peranan ijtihad dibandingkan dengan penggunaan tafsir bi al-Matsur. Dengan bantuan ilmu-ilmu bahasa Arab, ilmu qiraah, ilmu-ilmu Al-Qur’an, hadits dan ilmu hadits, ushul fikih dan ilmu-ilmu lain. Seorang mufassir akan menggunakan kemampuan ijtihadnya untuk menerangkan maksud ayat dan mengembangkannya dengan bantuan perkembangan ilmu-ilmu pengetahuan yang ada. Pembagian Tafsir bir-ra’yi:

Tafsir bir-ra’yi terbagi menjadi dua bagian:
- Tafsir Mahmud - Tafsir Madzmum

a. Tafsir Mahmud: Adalah suatu penafsiran yang sesuai dengan kehendak syari’at (penafsiran oleh orang yang menguasai aturan syari’at), jauh dari kebodohan dan kesesatan, sesuai dengan kaidah-kaidah bahasa arab, serta berpegang pada uslub-uslubnya dalam memahami nash-nash Qur’aniyah.
b. Tafsir al Madzmum: Adalah penafsiran Al Qur’an tanpa berdasarkan ilmu, atau mengikuti hawa nafsu dan kehendaknya sendiri, tanpa mengetahui kaidah-kaidah bahasa atau syari’ah. Atau dia menafsirkan ayat berdasarkan mazhabnya yang rusak maupun bid’ahnya yang tersesat. Hukum Tafsir bir-ra’yi al Madzmum: Menafsirkan Al Qur’an dengan ra’yu dan Ijtihad semata tanpa ada dasar yang shahih adalah haram.

Allah berfirman : وَلاَ تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِ عِلْمٌ  (الإ ســــراء: 36)
Artinya: “Dan janganlah kamu mengikuti apa-apa yang kamu tidak mempunyai pengetahuan tentangnya”.
 (QS, Al Isra’: 36)

 Firman Allah lagi
: قـُلْ إِنَّمَا حـَرَّمَ رَبِّيَ ٱلْفـَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ وَٱلإِثـْمَ وَٱلْبَغْيَ بِغَـيْرِ ٱلْحَقِّ وَأَن تـُشْــرِكـُواْ بِٱللّـَهِ مَا لَمْ يُنـَزِّلْ بِهِ سُلْـطَاناً وَأَن تَقـُولُواْ عَلَى ٱللّـَهِ مَا لاَ تَعْـلَمــُونَ (الأعراف: 33)
Artinya: “Katakanlah: Tuhanku hanya mengharamkan perbuatan keji, baik yang tampak maupun yang tersembunyi, dan perbuatan dosa. Melanggar hak manusia tanpa alasan yang benar, (mengharamkan mempersekutukan Allah dengan sesuatu yang Allah tidak menurunkan hujjah untuk itu. Dan (mengharamkan) kamu mengatakan terhadap Allah dengan sesuatu yang tidak kamu ketahui.” (Al A’raf: 33)

Juga sabda Rasulullah saw:
 عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ قَالَ فِي الْقُرْآنِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ فَلْيَتَبَوَّأْ مَقْعَدَهُ مِنْ النَّارِ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ
Artinya: “ Dari Ibnu Abbas Radhiyallahu ‘anhuma dia berkata, bersabda Rasulullah saw: “Barang siapa menafsirkan Al Qur’an dengan tanpa ilmu, maka siapkanlah tempatnya di neraka”.


 3. Tafsir Isyari
Menurut kaum sufi setiap ayat mempunyai makna yang zahir dan batin. Yang zahir adalah yang segera mudah dipahami oleh akal pikiran sedangkan yang batin adalah yang isyarat-isyarat yang tersembunyi dibalik itu yang hanya dapat diketahui oleh ahlinya. Isyarat-isyarat kudus yang terdapat di balik ungkapan-ungkapan Al-Qur’an inilah yang akan tercurah ke dalam hati dari limpahan pengetahuan gaib yang dibawa ayat-ayat. Itulah yang biasa disebut tafsir Isyari.


4. Tafsir bil Izdiwaji ( Campuran )
Tafsir bil Izdiwaji disebut juga dengan metode campuran antara tafsir bil Matsur dan Tafsir bil Ra’yi yaitu menafsirkan Al-Qur’an yang didasarkan atas perpaduan antara sumber tafsir riwayat yang kuat dan shahih, dengan sumber hasil ijtihad akan pikiran yang sehat.

C. Macam-Macam Tafsir Berdasarkan Metodenya

1. Metode Tahlili (Analitik)
Metode Tahlili adalah metode menafsirkan Al-Qur’an yang berusaha menjelaskan Al-Qur’an dengan menguraikan berbagai seginya dan menjelaskan apa yang dimaksudkan oleh Al-Qur’an. Metode ini adalah yang paling tua dan paling sering digunakan. Tafsir ini dilakukan secara berurutan ayat demi ayat kemudian surat demi surat dari awal hingga akhir sesuai dengan susunan Al-Qur’an. Dia menjelaskan kosa kata dan lafazh, menjelaskan arti yang dikehendaki, sasaran yang dituju dan kandungan ayat, yaitu unsur-unsur I’jaz, balaghah, dan keindahan susunan kalimat, menjelaskan apa yang dapat diambil dari ayat yaitu hukum fikih, dalil syar’i, arti secara bahasa, norma-norma akhlak dan lain sebagainya. Menurut Malik bin Nabi, tujuan utama ulama menafsirkan Al-Qur’an dengan metode ini adalah untuk meletakkan dasar-dasar rasional bagi pemahaman akan kemukzizatan Al-Qur’an, sesuatu yang dirasa bukan menjadi kebutuhan mendesak bagi umat Islam dewasa ini. Karena itu perlu pengembangan metode penafsiran karena metode ini menghasilkan gagasan yang beraneka ragam dan terpisah-pisah . Kelemahan lain dari metode ini adalah bahwa bahasan-bahasannya amat teoritis, tidak sepenuhnya mengacu kepada persoalan-persoalan khusus yang mereka alami dalam masyarakat mereka, sehingga mengesankan bahwa uraian itulah yang merupakan pandangan Al-Qur’an untuk setiap waktu dan tempat. Hal ini dirasa terlalu “mengikat” generasi berikutnya.

 2. Metode Ijmali (Global)
Metode ini adalah berusaha menafsirkan Al-Qur’an secara singkat dan global, dengan menjelaskan makna yang dimaksud tiap kalimat dengan bahasa yang ringkas sehingga mudah dipahami. Urutan penafsiran sama dengan metode tahlili namun memiliki perbedaan dalam hal penjelasan yang singkat dan tidak panjang lebar. Keistimewaan tafsir ini ada pada kemudahannya sehingga dapat dikonsumsi oleh lapisan dan tingkatan kaum muslimin secara merata. Sedangkan kelemahannya ada pada penjelasannya yang terlalu ringkas sehingga tidak dapat menguak makna ayat yang luas dan tidak dapat menyelesaikan masalah secara tuntas.

3. Metode Muqarin
Tafsir ini menggunakan metode perbandingan antara ayat dengan ayat, atau ayat dengan hadits, atau antara pendapat-pendapat para ulama tafsir dengan menonjolkan perbedaan tertentu dari obyek yang diperbandingkan itu.

4. Metode Maudhu’i (Tematik)
Metode ini adalah metode tafsir yang berusaha mencari jawaban Al-Qur’an dengan cara mengumpulkan ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an yang mempunyai tujuan satu, yang bersama-sama membahas topik/judul tertentu dan menertibkannya sesuai dengan masa turunnya selaras dengan sebab-sebab turunnya, kemudian memperhatikan ayat-ayat tersebut dengan penjelasan-penjelasan, keterangan-keterangan dan hubungan-hubungannya dengan ayat-ayat lain kemudian mengambil hukum-hukum darinya.
(Sumber http://ulumulstai.blogspot.com/2009/03/ilmu-tafsir.html)