1. Step-by-step tutorial to install Windows 7

2. Step by step method to install Windows 7 on
your machine.
Consider if you have 20GB unallocated space in you machine

3. The first step is to place your Windows 7 DVD
into the DVD tray and boot the machine.

4. Your computer needs to be configured to boot
from DVD.
press the F2 or Del keys while the machine is
booting.

5. Once you have completed, Windows 7 will start
loading.

6. After a few moments, you will reach the installation menu.
Choose the language and the keyboard.
Then click Next button.

7. Then click Install now and proceed

8. Next step is to accept the license agreement.
Then click next button.

9. After this, you will have to decide whether you
want to Upgrade an existing installation or
perform a Custom (advanced) installation,
which is basically creating a new copy of
Windows.

10. Next step, the most
important part of the
entire installation, so
you need to be very
careful here and make
the right choice.

11. Choose where you want to install Windows 7.

12. Partitioning
We only have a 20GB unallocated space on our
disk, so we have no dilemma. However, it is
possible that you may have other partitions
from previous installations present, or you may
have created a custom partitioning setup before
starting Windows 7 installation using a third-
party partitioning software, like GParted.

13. Highlight the unallocated space and click Next.

14. Windows 7 needs 16GB of free space. However, you can do with less.
The minimum recommended space for a partition where you want to
place Windows 7 is 10350MB.
Eventually, the installation itself will take approx. 7GB.

15. This does not
mean your
installation
won't
succeed. It
might, but
why risk it?

16. We will create a 14GB partition

17. This will be a small primary partition ahead of
your newly created one.

18. Here are only two types of partitions: primary and logical. The
above-mentioned partition is a primary partition.
If you're comfortable with your setup, highlight the created
partition and click Next.

19. Windows 7 will be installed to this partition.
Depending on your hardware, this can take
some time.

20. During the installation, your computer may restart several times

21. Eventually, you will be asked to provide your username and a
computer name. Then click Next button.

22. You will also have to password-protect your account.
This is most advisable. You should opt for a strong password.

23. Activation
The next step is to activate your Windows. Grab your key and type it
here. Click Next>>

24. Time Zone
Configure your time zone.
Then click Next>>

25. Location
Choose you location: home, work or public network.

27. Congratulations
you have successfully installed
Windows 7.

28. www.techhelpapps.com