I know I had earlier promised of coming up with the Windows 7 Beta install steps, but looking at the RC getting released very soon, I thought of holding it off for a while. And that was a good decision. Here I am, coming up with the RC screen shots. I know most of us are eagerly waiting for 7 to jump from XP, skipping that Vista in-between.
So if you are ready, start with downloading the RC from this url: Download Windows 7 RC here
As from Microsoft "The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time."
Also, this RC expires on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Wow, that will be real frustrating for those not having the genuine license.
Okay now that you have the installer, let get started.
Start the Windows 7 Install.
Select the language, Keyboard options and click next.
Click "Install Now". What follows now are very intuitive steps, go on...
Accept the license.
Select "Custom (Advanced)".
Verify and select your install locations.
The installation proceeds for each row items and finally completes with a restart.
Provide a username, PC name.
Have your favorite password entered. Then enter the key next.
Select "Use recommended settings".
You may select the kind of network applicable for you, I select Home.
And there we are, cool and simple enough !!!
Let's start with exploring the much awaited piece of cake from Microsoft.
