Windows 7 which has been launched since 2019 2009 be one of the proprietary operating systems Microsoft which is still used today. According to Telecom.com, Microsoft Windows operating system 7 still have 100 million users globally.
One of the uses of Windows 7 currently it is as an operating system in a virtual machine. Users who have a computer with the Windows-10 or Windows-11 operating system, it is possible to create a Windows-7 virtual machine using Hyper-V or VirtualBox.
For those of you who want to use the Windows operating system 7, You can follow the easy guide to install Windows 7 which will be explained in this article.
Before installing Windows 7, there are several things you need to prepare
List of contents
Preparation
To facilitate the installation process and avoid failure of the Windows operating system 7, You need to pay attention to the following things:
- Know the type of processor you have. 32-bit processors can only run Windows 7 32-bit version. And, 64-bit processors can run Windows 7 64-bit or 32-bit version.
- Make sure the minimum hardware requirements are met.
- Windows installer media 7. Can be a USB or Windows CD/DVD 7 right file ISO image (*.iso) Windows 7 if you are using a virtual machine.
- Provide hardware drivers (optional). You usually get this when you buy a computer. You can also download from the computer manufacturer's website according to the version of the system you want to install, 32-bit or 64-bit.
Minimum Device Requirements
Your device must meet the following minimum requirements:
| Architecture | 32-bit | 64-bit |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz (x86) | 1 GHz (x64) |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Graphics Processor | DirectX 9 | DirectX 9 |
| Hard Disk | 16 GB | 20 GB |
Steps to Install Windows 7
Steps 1: Boot the Computer from the Installer Media
Booting is the process of loading and running software (operating system) into memory and then the computer is ready to receive commands from the user. To boot the computer from the Windows installer media 7, do the following:
- Insert the Windows installer media 7 (USB, DVD or ISO file) to the appropriate device on your computer and then restart the computer.
- You may need to adjust the order Boot Of BIOS. Learn how booting computer from USB/CD/DVD.
- After successfully booting from the Windows installer media 7, your computer screen displays text Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…
- Press any key on your keyboard. And the computer will load the installation file, wait until the next process.
- After loading the required files, The system displays the option to change the language, time format and keyboard. You can choose to change or continue immediately with the click of a button Next
- Next, the option to use the installer media will appear, to install or to repair a Windows system 7. Because right now what you want to do is install Windows 7, then click Install now
- The system is starting setup, please be patient.
- In this section, The system prompts you to read and accept the license terms. If you agree:
- Tick I accept the license terms
- Then click Next to continue.
Steps 2: Select Install Type
Next, the system displays a choice of the type of installation you will do. Actually, in this situation, You can only choose the type Custom (Advanced) which aims to install a new operating system.
As for Upgrade is an option to upgrade an old Windows operating system to a newer Windows operating system, with the same system settings (If possible), and it can only work when the computer is running another Windows operating system.
Therefore, click Custom (advanced).
Steps 3: Select Windows Install Location 7
Next, the system displays options on which hard disk you want to install the Windows operating system 7. There are two possibilities, that is:
- Installing Windows 7 on the new hard disk, or,
- Installing Windows 7 on the old hard disk (you have used before)
A. Installing Windows 7 on the New Hard Disk.
If you are using a new physical hard disk or virtual hard disk, You will see in the list as follows:
- Name: Disk 0 Unallocated Space Total Size: xxx GB and Free Space: xxx GB.
You can proceed immediately with the click of a button Next
B. Installing Windows 7 on Old Hard Disk.
If you are using an old physical hard disk or virtual hard disk, You will see in the list as follows:
- Name: Disk 0 Partition 1 Total Size: 100 MB, Free Space: xyy MB and Type: System
- Name: Disk 0 Partition 2 Total Size: xxx GB, Free Space: xyy GB and Type: Primary
If you look in the list there are several partitions (example: Partition 1, Partition 2, Partition 3), You can only install Windows 7 on partitions that have a free size greater than 20GB
If you choose to install Windows 7 on the old hard disk, You can choose to format or delete the old partition so that the old hard disk is as clean as new. Or, allowing old files to remain in the old partition with the consequence that the free space capacity of the hard disk becomes smaller.
Deleting Old Partitions
IMPORTANT: deleting a partition will erase all data on that partition. Make sure you have copied important data before performing this action.
If you choose to delete the old partition, follow the steps below:
Click Drive option (advanced)
After the Drive option appears, do the following:
- Select the partition you want to delete (example: Partition 2) then click Delete
- Then click Next
Windows Installation Process 7
Once you have determined the partition to install, the system will start installing Windows 7. Wait for the installation process to complete.
Notes: During the process of installing Windows 7, The computer may restart several times, This is normal until it arrives in parts Completing installation
Steps 4: Windows System Settings 7
In the final step of installing Windows 7, You need to set up a few things in Windows 7.
Create a Username.
- Type the name you want in the field Type a user name,
- Then click Next.
Update Options
In the update settings. Choose whatever you want, example: Install important updates only
Time and Date Settings
Next, set the time and date:
- Options Time Zone, select the time zone you use, example: (UTC+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
- Then click Next
Network Settings Options
If your computer is connected to a network, this option will appear. Choose whatever you want, example: Public network
Closing
After you have done the steps to install Windows 7 as well as some settings, The computer will display the Windows desktop screen 7, indicates the process of installing Windows 7 have been completed.
Have fun using Windows 7!
Furthermore, You can install the driver, other programs and applications you need.
Hopefully this guide is useful.