Need to reload 7 after HD replacement, no disk, have Prod ID


  1. Silverpilgrim7
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    xp pro 32
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    Need to reload 7 after HD replacement, no disk, have Prod ID


    Had to replace my HD on Acer Aspire. Tech guy reloaded 7 but it doesn't work correctly. I've replaced it with XP temporarily but I want to reload 7. I don't have a disk but I do have the product key.
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  3. gregrocker
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    Do you have a COA sticker on the machine as shown below with a readable Product Key on it?

    Need to reload 7 after HD replacement, no disk, have Prod ID-1270558000_86224332_1-pictures-buying-windows-7-prof-coa-sticker-only-100pcs-up-needed.jpg

    If so what is the licensed version printed on it?

    If Win7 did not come with the machine, what version did you buy?
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  4. Silverpilgrim7
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    xp pro 32
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    Thanks, and yes


    I do have a sticker and readable product key. It's Windows 7 Home Premium OA, came with the machine, about 15 months ago. There were no disks with the machine and I blew off making the backup disk, which I probably would have lost anyway since I'm obviously an idiot. When we replaced the HD I was stuck.

    I really appreciate your trying to help. What can I do?
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  6. gregrocker
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    Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1 English Official ISO download
    Win7 Home Premium x86 SP1 English Official ISO download Use x86 (32 bit) only if less than 4gb RAM.

    Download, burn to DVD or write to flash stick using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool

    Follow these steps to get a perfect clean reinstall: Reinstalling Windows 7
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  7. theog
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    You can Order Acer recovery disks from here:
    https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=acer

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    We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
    & made the Startup Repair CD.
    startup repair disc-create


    Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?

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