How to Install SharePoint 2010 On Windows 7
Here is a high-level overview of the steps required to install SharePoint 2010 (Beta 2) on Windows 7 (x64):
- Extract / copy SharePoint setup files to your computer
- Edit files\setup\config.xml and add the AllowWindowsClientInstall = TRUE setting
- Manually install prerequisites
- Enable Windows features (via command line)
- Install SharePoint (standalone), but do not run the configuration wizard
- Install SQL Server 2008 CU 2
- Run SharePoint configuration wizard
Full details can be found on the MSDN article, Setting Up the Development Environment for SharePoint Server.