installing windows

jousef · February 19, 2015

so i just finished building a desktop pc

How do I get windows on it?

my laptop has an activation key for windows, heard that might work, but don't know how.

I do not have a flash memory.

can I use the ssd?

Tarzan · February 19, 2015

Buy a USB stick for less than 10$

Download the .iso of windows (look on the web) : http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-ultimate-free-download-iso-32-and-64-bit/

Use rufus software to transfer the iso on the USB stick : https://rufus.akeo.ie/

Look on google for the key transfer : http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

jousef · February 19, 2015

Buy a USB stick for less than 10$

Download the .iso of windows (look on the web)

Use rufus software to transfer the iso on the USB stick : https://rufus.akeo.ie/

Look on google for the key transfer

Its 1 am now, can't I use the ssd

Kiyuubi · February 19, 2015

Its 1 am now, can't I use the ssd

The SSD already has a Windows installation on it? It will more than likely not work due to incorrect drivers and configuration. Get a working flash drive or DVD and put the correct Windows 7 version on it, and boot to it.

You can download whatever version you have, provided you have the product key, from Microsoft's site. You can also use their USB flash drive tool to make bootable media.

If Microsoft's site doesn't work, then obtain it another way.

If you connect the HDD or SSD of your new computer to your laptop, via USB or eSATA, then you should be able to just launch the installer and point it at that particular device.

jousef · February 19, 2015

The SSD already has a Windows installation on it? It will more than likely not work due to incorrect drivers and configuration. Get a working flash drive or DVD and put the correct Windows 7 version on it, and boot to it.

You can download whatever version you have, provided you have the product key, from Microsoft's site. You can also use their USB flash drive tool to make bootable media.

If Microsoft's site doesn't work, then obtain it another way.

If you connect the HDD or SSD of your new computer to your laptop, via USB or eSATA, then you should be able to just launch the installer and point it at that particular device.

microsoft site did not work, it's telling me to refer to the manufacturer. I have a lenovo ideapad z470. what other way can I obtain it from bittorrent?