Installing Windows 7 Pro on the PC

Although Windows 7 is no longer officially supported by Microsoft, you can still install it for legacy systems or specific use cases. Here are steps to do a Clean installation on your PC.

Installation Requirements

• Windows 7 Pro ISO or DVD
• Product key for activation
• USB drive at least 16GB
• Rufus - To create a bootable installer

Create Bootable Media (USB Method)

• Download the Windows 7 ISO
• Use Rufus to create a bootable USB:
• Select ISO file
• Choose MBR for BIOS or GPT for UEFI
• Click Start

Boot from USB

• Insert USB or DVD
• Restart PC and enter BIOS/UEFI (usually F2, F12, DEL, or ESC)
• Set USB/DVD as first boot device
• Save and exit

Start Installation

• Press any key when prompted to boot from media
• Choose language, time, and keyboard settings
• Click Install Now

Accept License Terms

• Check the box to accept Microsoft’s license agreement
• Click Next

Choose Installation Type

• Select Custom (Advanced) for a clean install

Select Partition

• Choose the drive to install Windows
• Use Drive options (advanced) to:
  • Format or delete partitions
  • Create a new partition if needed
• Click Next

Let Windows Install

• Setup will copy files and install features
• PC may restart several times — don’t interrupt

Configure Windows

• Enter username and computer name
• Set a password (optional)
• Enter product key (or skip to activate later)

Finalize the Settings

• Choose update settings (recommended: automatic)
• Set time zone and date
• Select network type (Home, Work, or Public)