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How can I install Windows 7 on new pc with modern hardware
Windows 7 is pretty old now, and a lot of modern hardware doesn’t have drivers for it anymore. Before you install Windows 7 on new pc, make sure to check if your motherboard, GPU, and other hardware have Windows 7 drivers available. If you're going with the latest and greatest, be prepared for some major headaches with missing drivers. If your motherboard uses UEFI (which is common with newer systems), prepare to deal with that. Windows 7 doesn't play super nicely with UEFI out of the box. You might have to switch to Legacy BIOS mode in the BIOS settings. Just keep in mind that doing this can make moving to a modern OS later more complicated. Lots of folks forget this step and end up scratching their heads wondering why the install won’t boot.
On a related note, check your BIOS settings for Secure Boot and disable it. Windows 7 doesn’t support Secure Boot, and if it’s enabled, you could totally run into installation hiccups. Just verify those settings before you start install install Windows 7 on new pc. Make sure you pick the right partition style. If you’re using UEFI, you’ll want to go with GPT (GUID Partition Table). If you're in Legacy BIOS mode, stick with MBR (Master Boot Record). Again, mixing these up can lead to a whole lot of confusion if your system doesn’t boot.