1 Try to do this the night before you install the new operating system, as the install will be able to format the disk much faster. 2  This is especially true if you have an IDE disk that is over 40 gigabytes, or Serial ATA (SATA) disk that is over 500 gigabytes. Set your DVD/CD drive as the first boot device. 2  If you are installing from a USB drive, make sure that the drive is inserted and then select it as the first boot device. 3  Once youâve selected the correct drive, save your changes and exit Setup. 4  Your computer will reboot.
date noun [ C ] (DAY) A1 a numbered day in a month, often given with a combination of the name of the day, the month, and the year: What's the date (today)?/What date is it?/What's today's date? UK Today's date is 11 June (the eleventh of June).
A particular day may be represented by a different date in another calendar as in the Gregorian calendar and the Julian calendar, which have been used simultaneously in different places. In most calendar systems, the date consists of three parts: the day of month, month, and the year. date without the year part may also be referred to as a date or calendar date (such as 17 October rather than 17 October 2015). As such, it defines the day of an annual event, such as a birthday or Christmas on 24/25 December.