windows 7 iso files

[Jackriegerattack]

hi im currently repairing a computer for my grandpa after a hard drive failure, which had to be thrown away and a new blank hard drive was bought. he has no installation disks for his computer, the only thing i have is the windows 7 home premium product key (pictured below) when i try to download a iso file from Microsoft, its says i need to contact asus 

 

can someone please tell me how i can get windows back on his computer?

[STRMfrmXMN]

The Chrome logo looks really nice upside-down.

 

Anyways, just download the ISO from GetIntoPC, use Rufus or simply extract the ISO to a flash drive and you should be good.

[squirrl]

*ignore*

[Michael McAllister]

The Chrome logo looks really nice upside-down.

 

Anyways, just download the ISO from GetIntoPC, use Rufus or simply extract the ISO to a flash drive and you should be good.

 

You can get the ISO directly from Microsoft:

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

[STRMfrmXMN]

You can get the ISO directly from Microsoft:

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

That's assuming you have the product key on-hand which, for some reason, whenever I do my fresh installs I do not. 

[michaelocarroll007]

You can get the ISO directly from Microsoft:

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

i Think also OEM windows keys dont allow you to download windows from microsoft they just say to contact the OEM for a backup disk. 

[Michael McAllister]

That's assuming you have the product key on-hand which, for some reason, whenever I do my fresh installs I do not. 

 

You should get into the habit of writing down your product key and saving it somewhere you can access.  It's typically not a good idea to download files from third-party sources.  Utilize first-party channels whenever possible.

[Michael McAllister]

i Think also OEM windows keys dont allow you to download windows from microsoft they just say to contact the OEM for a backup disk. 

 

I've heard the same thing from a couple of different tech sites, but I haven't used an OEM computer to test this on.  A limitation like that is rather silly since the activation key is legitimate and so is the image file.

[Michael McAllister]

I should note that I bought an OEM version of Windows when building my computer and subsequent fresh installs have not been an issue.  Might be blocked at the BIOS level then.

[STRMfrmXMN]

You should get into the habit of writing down your product key and saving it somewhere you can access.  It's typically not a good idea to download files from third-party sources.  Utilize first-party channels whenever possible.

I have it as a JPEG (screenshot) on my storage drive that I never mess with between Windows installs. It always has what it has on it so unless it goes out I'm good. It also happens to be a friend's key (I'd tag him but his account was deleted) and, if in a pinch I can call him for it.

[mc141]

All u need is to find some one with a Windows 7 cd copy it as an iso file Google windows 7 ie.cfg removal tool run it and then burn it to a DVd. And now u have a universal install disk for all versions of Windows 7 from oem to retail pro and home versions.

[michaelocarroll007]

I've heard the same thing from a couple of different tech sites, but I haven't used an OEM computer to test this on.  A limitation like that is rather silly since the activation key is legitimate and so is the image file.

Yeah when ever i have went to the windows site to download the Version i have needed in the past and used the product key on the bottom of the laptop it has always kicked it back as it has to be a Copy you specifically purchased and not pre installed on the system which is annoying as like you said your typing in a legit key that the laptop is already using i think they do that to try to limit people using thoses keys on other devices besides the intended ones but sucks for the end user 

[Bread In The Box]

The Chrome logo looks really nice upside-down.

 

Anyways, just download the ISO from GetIntoPC, use Rufus or simply extract the ISO to a flash drive and you should be good.IF

Can you just burn it on your dvd or cd disk? Or Does it simply needed to be an usb drive? (Cuz i have the same problem and trying to find a solution! )

[STRMfrmXMN]

Can you just burn it on your dvd or cd disk? Or Does it simply needed to be an usb drive? (Cuz i have the same problem and trying to find a solution! )

Using Rufus allows the user to EFI install windows while extracting does not.