How to Install Windows 7

The launch of Microsoft Windows 7 has finally come, after several release candidates and beta tests. The final product is really quite amazing, and should help to restore Microsoft Window’s reputation as the premium operating system in the marketplace. There are a number of things to keep in mind when installing Windows 7 on your home computer, or office PC.

First, is the installation medium that you will be using. Microsoft has made a number of mediums available, depending on the machine where the installation is going to take place. Case in point, many NetBook users do not have a DVD Drive, and will require either a direct download, or USB memory stick to install the operating system. In the past, these types of installations could be problematic, but Windows 7 is more flexible and innovative.

We have a number of links available for you to check out, including a HOW TO video sponsored by Microsoft. We suggest that before upgrading and installing Windows 7, you review this documentation and watch the video. This will help to prevent a problem , or the need to uninstall Windows 7 and the Reinstall.

• How to Upgrade to Windows 7 video presentation from Microsoft, which details the entire upgrade process, and the installation checklist. There is also easy to follow steps and frequently asked questions conveniently provided.
• Here is also a list of tutorials to follow AFTER the installation is complete, such as customizing your desktop, setting up your email, configuring your home network or establishing your security features.
• Before proceeding with the upgrade and installation process for Windows 7, there is a Security checklist which you will need to review. This is important, as security is one of the cornerstones of the latest Microsoft product.
• If you are still confused, then check out the Windows 7 Installation FAQ, which covers a number of issues which have been resolved by the Microsoft support team. This can save a lot of time, and a major headache by avoiding past problems.

If you are looking for detailed instructions on how to complete a Windows 7 Installation via USB Flashdrive or thru a Network install, then check our our pages which detail this process.

And please remember that before proceed with any major software upgrade or installation, you should always protect your data by making a backup. This is vital, and no one should proceed with an installation without first backing up all their system data to an emergency hard drive, or online source. One method that we find effective is to Ghost your current system setup, so that you have a baseline to work from in case of a system crash. This will ensure that a system recover is easy, efficient and seemless.

Good luck with your installation, we hope you enjoy Windows 7 as much as we have, and find that it is a remarkable advance for the Microsoft Development team.

Here is a collection of YouTube videos which outline more specific Windows 7 installation procedures.

This is a video which details the installation of Windows 7 on a Virtual PC.

If you are looking to put Windows 7 on an Acer Netbook, then get started here.

For those who are looking to Install Windows 7 on a Mac, here is an excellent video which shows you how to install Windows 7 on a Mac with VmFusion.