Lost your Windows discs? How to get replacement media, legally

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  1. Posts : 12
    WIN7RC
       #40

    HI, on a command line typing systeminfo gets this:

    ACER-PC
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultima
    6.1.7601 N/A Build 7601
    Microsoft Corporation
    Standalone Workstation
    Multiprocessor Free
    acer

    00426-OEM-8992662-00010
    7/19/2016, 7:55:09 AM
    8/5/2016, 12:35:55 AM
    Acer
    AOD270
    X86-based PC
    1 Processor(s) Installed.

    I something else is needed let me know how to get it.

    Thanks for the help.

    English US 32 bit

    Neil
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  2. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #41

    Hi,
    Looks like TechBench has been took down
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/techbench

    If it ever comes back online we might be able to help
    Otherwise I suppose you're stuck with this site to get an iso
    https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/techno...-download-tool
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  3. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #42

    Hi,
    Here ya go site just changed,
    Win-7 ultimate 32bit
    http://software-download.microsoft.c...64f0d08946cf87

    Win-7 ultimate 64bit,
    http://software-download.microsoft.c...2e6572c6c62157
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  4. Posts : 12
    WIN7RC
       #43

    Thanks ThrashZone


    I got the 32 bit downloaded.

    I will do a google search to find out how to use it unless you have a link that explains it.

    The Acer will not even boot up.

    Neil
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 12
    WIN7RC
       #44

    A previous post mentioned it was time critical, is that just for the download or is that for the time to use the iso?

    Neil
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #45

    nlneilson said:
    A previous post mentioned it was time critical, is that just for the download or is that for the time to use the iso?

    Neil
    Just the download, the link expires 24 hours after generating it.

    Once you have it it's good for as long as you have it.
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  7. Posts : 12
    WIN7RC
       #46

    Thanks derekimo for the information, I have it downloaded on another computer and also saved it to a 64GB flash drive used to save stuff.






    I found this page/link

    How Create a USB Flash Drive Installer for Windows 10, 8, or 7


    How Create a USB Flash Drive Installer for Windows 10, 8, or 7


    I 'made' the usb flash drive with the 32 bit ISO downloaded from the link thrash provided

    I reset the boot path.
    Starting the Acer with the flash drive inserted the flash drive light blinks
    but it just starts the 'Windows repair'

    On a command line dir shows the files. setup is not a recognized command.


    What needs to be done to reinstall the Win7 OS ??

    edit: I had to go through the routine of setting up the USB twice (two times).
    Then the little Acer started the install which it is doing now.

    Neil
    Last edited by nlneilson; 06 Aug 2016 at 10:59.
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  8. Posts : 12
    WIN7RC
       #47

    Also I think the Windows key # is stored in the registry and will be picked up and used by MS, is that correct?
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  9. Posts : 12
    WIN7RC
       #48

    I finallt got Win7 installed again after 6 or 7 attempts. This post is from the little Acer with the reinstalled Win7.

    Thanks for all the help.

    Neil
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 12
    WIN7RC
       #49

    nlneilson said:
    Also I think the Windows key # is stored in the registry and will be picked up and used by MS, is that correct?

    Apparently the keys are in the registry and a free app to retrieve it is:
    Magical Jelly Bean Key Finder.


    Also google SLMGR and slmgr.vbs/dlv or just type that in a command line with admin privilages
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