Installing Windows 7 (clean) without the disc


  1. iMalibuz0r
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    Windows 7 Proffesional x64
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    Installing Windows 7 (clean) without the disc


    Hi, so I got a virus while on Windows 7, it pretty much ****ed the OS. So I had to revert back to Windows vista and try to figure out a way to Install Windows 7 Professional again. To my luck, I can't upgrade from Windows vista (home) to Windows 7 professional.

    Now, I don't have the disc, or any other disc so I can burn an iso(legally).

    So, I was wondering, is there a way to perform a clean install? OR, is there a software that will load up the iso when the pc boots?

    Thanks.
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  3. Brink
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    Hello iMalibuz0r, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    If you are able to, you could use the free program in the tutorial below to burn the ISO to a DVD or create a bootable USB flash drive with the ISO.
    Afterwards, you could use the bootable DVD or USB to do a clean install with your upgrade Windows 7.
    Hope this helps,
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  4. gregrocker
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    Everything you need is here to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which is the same for retail.

    Just boot the DVD or flash stick, it will see the underlying Vista and allow use of Upgrade version key during install.
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