[Help]Beginner to re-install window


  1. Posts : 51
    Window 7 Starter x32
       #1

    [Help]Beginner to re-install window


    Hello there,before I start,I'd like to explain the situation and what I wanted.

    I have a desktop and laptop,both are genuine window.Laptop's OS is window 7 Pro and desktop is Window 7 Starter.

    Since I'm the ownership,I would like to swap window 7 pro to desktop and starter to laptop.

    However,I don't have CD or DVD of window 7 pro or starter.

    May I ask,if there have any download link of window os can be use to download such as linux ubuntu does ? Or I must purchase its DVD from computer centre

    If possible,I prefer to download it
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  2. Posts : 499
    Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1 / WCP x64 / Ubuntu 11 x64
       #2

    A product key will only work for one PC, unless it is multiple PCs.You will need to purchase another product key (DVD) to install it on your laptop.
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  3. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #3

    Hi,

    If you don't have a DVD installation disk, then it implies that both versions are OEM versions (they were pre-installed on the laptop and desktop). If that is the case, the installed OS is "tied-in" to the motherboard in the laptop and desktop. This means you usually cannot swap versions between hardware.

    Please run this tool on both the laptop and desktop. Click COPY in the tool, and then paste the contents here so we can confirm the type of installation you have:

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=52012


    Regards,
    Golden
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  4. Posts : 51
    Window 7 Starter x32
    Thread Starter
       #4

    EDITED : As you expected,both are OEM product.So this means I unable to swap ?

    P.S : If I'm not able to swap,however I would like to reinstall window on desktop,where do I get a link download link of window starter ? I already have the burner software,just miss an ISO of window starter.
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  5. Posts : 338
    win7 home premium-64bit-SP1-IE10
       #5

    This is the site where you can dowload every flavor of windows seven:

    http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/

    Listen to what experts have to say in this matter

    If you decide to swap your OS's make external images before doing so

    Good luck
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  6. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #6

    Hi,

    You cannot download a Windows 7 Starter ISO.

    Version information:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions

    Regards,
    Golden
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  7. Posts : 499
    Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1 / WCP x64 / Ubuntu 11 x64
       #7

    Hanna 1 said:
    This is the site where you can dowload every flavor of windows seven:

    Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO Image Downloads

    Listen to what experts have to say in this matter

    If you decide to swap your OS's make external images before doing so

    Good luck
    Digital River does not provide a Windows 7 Starter ISO.
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  8. Posts : 338
    win7 home premium-64bit-SP1-IE10
       #8

    Sorry guys
    The starter edition of win7 is here:

    Download the Windows 7 Starter, Home (Basic Premium), Professional und Ultimate

    Thank you
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  9.    #9

    The latter link does not have Starter. As it states unlock starter in any other ISO of the correct bit-version by running the eicfg removal tool on the ISO. You'll then get a menu at install to choose your licensed version.

    Follow these steps which include everything you need to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
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