Question

Discuss what issues you've had in installing an operating system and if the vendor (Microsoft, Linux, etc.) was helpful in fixing those issues.

Answer 1

Discussion about the issues experienced had in installing an operating system and if the vendor such as Microsoft, Linux, etc., was helpful in fixing those issues:
There have been many simple and small to big and complex issues in installing any operating system. In installing Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS) say, on a client machine, considering any version of the OS, in general, there are issues such as:

* Issues could be in the "way" how a user installs the Windows OS such as- installing the OS from CD/DVD, USB flash drive making it as a bootable device, or simply installing it from an ISO image off of the hard disk on the computer, or even installing from online from the Microsoft cloud servers. Choosing the right choice for the situation at hand is important.

* One should have and always install the latest and stable version of Windows version for both, its proper functioning and to get Technical Support from Microsoft in case anything goes wrong.

* Errors, in general, would include both common errors as well as rare issues.

* One must download the right version, package, architecture of the Windows OS to be installed on his/her system, missing which will definitely be an issue, and anything and everything done thereafter on the computer will be wrong.

* Little or no space to install Windows OS say, Windows 7 or 10. This would require any user to remove or delete unnecessary files on the hard disk, especially the partition such as the default C: drive in Windows to be kept free of any clutter or data. Also, the partition would need to be formatted choosing an appropriate and effective file system to install the OS. The partitition would require a minimum amount of free space and even a recommended amount free space is advisable for the Windows OS to function properly without any future issues.

* It is also required to check and ensure one has a powerful and compatible computer, Windows OS, the minimum required and recommended hardware specification, respective hardware drivers, and other applications.

* The Windows OS installation package may not be supported by the processor type, the user has on his computer.

* User may see wizard, errors messages and error numbers, and dialog boxes related to missing dependencies issues.

* Issues due to uninstalled nonessential software and previous or existing Windows OS or older version of it.
* While installing, the user may come across driver error issues, which would require to free up disk or the partition disk space; keep Windows update-to-date very frequently; it would require to look for third-party device or hardware drivers and download them and any updates for the same; it would require to remove or uninstall any extra and unnecessary hardware; issues could also in Device Manager indicating errors; requires uninstalling third-party security software; requires repairing and troubleshooting hard-drive errors; would require multiple restart of Windows OS; and user may have to restore and repair system files.

* User would experience an issue while activating Windows OS software package been bought.

* Issues during activation, in case, user does not have a product key when prompted to type in one.
* Issues occur when Windows installer freezes for hours or restarts repeatedly.
* In case, the Windows installation CD/DVD is scratched, which would result in loss of very small and critical supporting files because of which Windows installation fails.

For all the above issues, the vendor Microsoft, in the below case, is helpful fixing those issues through their Microsoft official Knowledge Base articles, Windows OS technical specification guides and guidelines, its documentation, technical forum, developers section, blogs, users, developers, and others' reviews, their https://support.microsoft.com Technical Support or Customer Service website section, users could also subscribe to their RSS feeds, they have the Virtual Agent (VA) chat support enhanced with Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is a chatbot system, one could even submit site feedback, for which they the link right on the same Windows OS upgrade and installation errors, article, and documentation webpage.

They even have the "Contact Us" page helping people and users based on their roles such as business, IT, or developers; they have an answer desk to provide support to people with disabilities; they have an online and physical Microsoft stores for their customers for discussions, to raise complaints, submit their issues, request for demonstration, illustration, answer queries and concerns, take feedbacks, suggestions, and advice; purchase different Windows OS versions, seek for Technical Support in installing Windows OS, etc.

All small and medium businesses, enterprises and partners, IT professionals, and even developers are provided with Microsoft support from free to premium support based on each one of the Support subscriptions they have purchased.

They even have an option for the users to submit their experience informing Microsoft clicking a link or button if the users viewing and following the documentation, articles, and instructions on the Windows Installation and upgrade page was helpful so Microsoft can better their support assistance and documentation in case of dissatisfaction. After installation of the OS, users could use Cortana help for assistance.