Chapter 1

Installing Windows 7

In this chapter, you will learn to:

  • Understand Windows 7’s New Features
  • Understand Windows 7 Architecture
  • Prepare TO INSTALL Windows 7
  • Install Windows 7

There is an old saying: “To build a good house, you must have a good foundation.” Well, that’s what this chapter is all about. You’ll learn how to properly install Windows 7. We’ll show you how to install Windows 7 on one machine and then install Windows 7 on multiple machines using various installation techniques and tools.

With each release of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft tries to take the best of the previous Windows versions and add even better functionality. This is no different with Windows 7. Let’s start by looking at some of the features in Windows ...

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