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Windows 7: HD crash, no recovery disc, have product code. Do I have to have disc

04 Nov 2012   #1

win7 32
 
 
HD crash, no recovery disc, have product code. Do I have to have disc

New HD on the way but DVD drive on functioning computer not working. Will I have to download Windows 7 to disc or flash drive to install on new HD? I do have the product code.

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04 Nov 2012   #2

Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
SomeWhere in the HOT Arizona Desert !
 
 

Hello docmac7672

Check out the Tutorial below for making USB Install





USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create


Iso http://www.mydigitallife.info/offici...digital-river/
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04 Nov 2012   #3

win7 32
 
 

Thanks for your quick reply DocBrown. The dead HD is from an HP notebook (3 weeks post-warranty expiration) My functioning PC has a non-functioning DVD/CD drive. Can I just have a friend download Windows 7 onto a DVD and install on new HD from there?
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04 Nov 2012   #4

Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit
 
 

All you need is the product key--the 25 character sequence from the sticker on the PC.

You can use a borrowed Windows 7 DVD if it is the same version as the product key version.

Or your friend could download an iso matching your product key.
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04 Nov 2012   #5

Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
SomeWhere in the HOT Arizona Desert !
 
 

Yes, have your friend download the proper version .iso for your Key Code. Burn to a DVD disc with ImgBurn (Freeware) at 4x speed with verify ON.
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04 Nov 2012   #6

win7 32
 
 

Thank you both for your rapid replies! Now to await the new HD.
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04 Nov 2012   #7

Win7 x 6 PC's
California, Florida, Boston
 
 

Everything you need is here to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
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