The setup.exe application is located in the Sources directory on the DVD. If Windows doesn't detect the DVD automatically upon insertion, you must run the Setup program, setup.exe, from the Start, Run dialog box (after opening the Run dialog box, type D:/setup.exe on Vista use the Start menu Search box instead ). Then you can follow the installation step-by-step procedure. If you're installing into an empty partition and you can boot an operating system that is supported for the purpose of Setup (Windows Vista or XP), just boot up, insert the DVD and choose Install Now from the resulting dialog box. Note: Windows 7 automatically applies the NTFS format to any disk partition upon which it is installed during a clean installation. Refer to the following sections if you have questions about any steps in this process.

Installation takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the speed of your machine. The Windows 7 DVD is bootable and should run the Setup program automatically. With no floppy disk inserted and a clean hard disk, try the DVD drive next. Doing so might require changing the drive boot order in the BIOS or CMOS, but try it first as-is. If you intend to use either of the first two methods, be sure your computer can boot from a DVD (most newer computers support booting from a DVD drive). Install into a new directory for dual-booting ( see the multiboot discussion later).Install on a brand new disk or computer system.

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