Win 7 downgrade gone wrong

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  1. dagsky
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    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    Win 7 downgrade gone wrong


    Hi guys, i hope that you can help me. I have windows 7 Ultimate N x64, it is a bootleg version, i just bought genuine windows 7 ultimate which is NOT N version. I tried to activate my win 7 ultimate N but activation said key was valid for Ultimate only & not N. It then said run the setup file.

    I then tried to run the setup from my USB and before doing so i found a tutorial online that said to delete a file i think called Ef.cfg or something like that, it was contained in the sources folder, the reason for deleting this file was so that upon going to setup page i would be presented with a list of versions of win 7 that i could choose from. I did the above, got to the install page, picked win 7 ultimate, clicked next, it started installing, i went for a shower and came back and i had a message about an error, i did not pay full attention to the error but it failed to install. The pc tried to reboot but now i get presented with a screen that says repair or something along those lines. I tried to repair it but it failed.

    I know i'm doing a bad job of all the messages, but i will shortly post a video of what happens.

    I do NOT have an installation disk or usb, i am still using the bootlegged usb to try and fix this. If i need to download a different install iso please let me know.

    I have or rather did have my win 7 installed on an ssd if that is of any help.
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  3. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Welcome to Seven Forums and good to know you bought a Genuine w7 key. I'd throw away the bootleg version, but save the USB stick to use this.
    Clean Install Windows 7
    There are links to download the version you need and to make the USB installer.

    The N version is for Europe and has no Media player included. The EU thought is was a monopoly or something.

    Related:
    USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

    Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

    The key you have will only validate for the version, Home, Pro, Ultimate, it is for.
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Here are the non-bootleg downloads:

    Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life
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  6. dagsky
    Posts : 15
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    Hi, thanks for the quick response! Yes i know N version excludes wmp & i think a few other extras. Ok so i will delete the bootlog and d/l the one you have mentioned.

    I have attached a few pics of screens i get.

    Am i going to have to reinstall all my progs/drivers/etc etc again or will they still work?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Win 7 downgrade gone wrong-img_0772.jpg   Win 7 downgrade gone wrong-img_0773.jpg   Win 7 downgrade gone wrong-img_0774.jpg   Win 7 downgrade gone wrong-img_0775.jpg   Win 7 downgrade gone wrong-img_0776.jpg  

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  7. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Unfortunately you will lose you installed stuff, but you will have a nice fresh install to enjoy.

    Back up what you want to keep and disconnect all other drives except the one you install too.
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  8. dagsky
    Posts : 15
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    more pics
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  10. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    I suspect all the "more pics" are due to a bad installer you have.
    You should try to fond and download all drivers and put on a stick or disk to have ready too, especially the network adapter one, Ethernet and wireless if you have it.
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  11. dagsky
    Posts : 15
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    man this is gonna suck! I'm not going to lose all my personal files/folders though am I? I'm just writing over windows again right?
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  12. dagsky
    Posts : 15
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    sorry, before i make another mistake, on the page to d/l win 7 i see there are 2 i can pick from, i don't want to go through all the hassle agin, so could you please tell me which is the correct win 7 ultimate i want to d/l Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 (old) X17-24395.iso or Windows 7 Ultimate x86 RTM X15-65921.iso i think one of them is supposed to be usb bootable already, i think!
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  13. derekimo
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    Win 10 Pro x64
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    dagsky said:
    sorry, before i make another mistake, on the page to d/l win 7 i see there are 2 i can pick from, i don't want to go through all the hassle agin, so could you please tell me which is the correct win 7 ultimate i want to d/l Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 (old) X17-24395.iso or Windows 7 Ultimate x86 RTM X15-65921.iso i think one of them is supposed to be usb bootable already, i think!
    You don't want either one of those, you want the one labeled X17-59465 from this link,

    Windows 7 Direct Download Links, Official Disk Images from Digital River

    For creating a USB the tutorial Britton posted will show you how,

    USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create
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