Where to download .iso now?

[urgeflaske]

Hi guys!

I bought a new PC last year with no cd/dvd-rom, so when i've previously reinstalled windows i downloaded the .iso from Digitalrivercontent and installed with a USB flashdrive. But those url's doesnt work anymore. They send me to Microsoft Software Recovery where i need to type down my product key. I do so and get this message:

The product key you entered appears to be for software that was pre-installed on a device. Please contact the device manufacturer for software recovery options.

I contacted the manufacturer, but they couldnt help me.

So please help me, where can i download Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Norwegian.iso now?

 

[Ztruker]

Please fill out your System Specs, especially make and full model number. There is almost certainly a recovery partition on the hard drive that you can get to via the Start Menu or a Fn key during boot.

See here: How to See Your System Specs with "System Info"

A better alternative is to do a Clean Install, see here: How to Clean Install an OEM Windows 7. It includes links to all Windows 7 downloads. Norwegian is about 3/4 of the way down the page.

I see that link also leads to the Microsoft Recovery Center. Why is Microsoft being stupid about this again! It's the pre-installed Windows 7 systems that almost always need the ability to download a iso.

 

[urgeflaske]

Please fill out your System Specs, especially make and full model number. There is almost certainly a recovery partition on the hard drive that you can get to via the Start Menu or a Fn key during boot.

See here: How to See Your System Specs with "System Info"

A better alternative is to do a Clean Install, see here: How to Clean Install an OEM Windows 7. It includes links to all Windows 7 downloads. Norwegian is about 3/4 of the way down the page.

I see that link also leads to the Microsoft Recovery Center. Why is Microsoft being stupid about this again! It's the pre-installed Windows 7 systems that almost always need the ability to download a iso.

Thanks for your reply

After som intense searching i found a clean torrent version (the disc was copied, no crack etc). So the problem is solved

 

[whs]

Can you share the torrent URL

 

[gregrocker]

Be sure to check the HASH to see that nothing was added. This source is good: How to download Win 7 with SP1 ISO and verify it’s Hash Key | Gadgets n More

But I would use http://beeblebrox.org/HashTab Download 5.2.0.14 to compare the HASH to avoid CNET download sneakware.

 

[urgeflaske]

Can you share the torrent URL

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Be sure to check the HASH to see that nothing was added. This source is good: How to download Win 7 with SP1 ISO and verify it’s Hash Key | Gadgets n More

But I would use HashTab Download 5.2.0.14 to compare the HASH to avoid CNET download sneakware.

Oops, i forgot that! I guess its too late now that i've already installed it? I just presumed the download was safe based on the guys rating.

 

[richc46]

I ran your link through virus total (uses 140 AV engines to test sites) and it was rated safe.

 

[Kaktussoft]

Hi guys!

I bought a new PC last year with no cd/dvd-rom, so when i've previously reinstalled windows i downloaded the .iso from Digitalrivercontent and installed with a USB flashdrive. But those url's doesnt work anymore. They send me to Microsoft Software Recovery where i need to type down my product key. I do so and get this message:

The product key you entered appears to be for software that was pre-installed on a device. Please contact the device manufacturer for software recovery options.

I contacted the manufacturer, but they couldnt help me.

So please help me, where can i download Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Norwegian.iso now?

No friend of yours has Windows 7 64-bit Norwegian?? It doesn't have to be win7 professional!

 

[urgeflaske]

I ran your link through virus total (uses 140 AV engines to test sites) and it was rated safe.

Thanks man!

No friend of yours has Windows 7 64-bit Norwegian?? It doesn't have to be win7 professional!

Well, i have the installation-cd, but not cd/dvd-drive. But i fixed the problem now anyways, except i got the english version instead of norwegian. But it doesnt matter that much

 

[maxseven]

It doesn't have to be win7 professional!

Explain please. If this is correct why [did there used to be] .isos available separately for W7HP and W7Pro for example.

 

[Kaktussoft]

It doesn't have to be win7 professional!

Explain please. If this is correct why [did there used to be] .isos available separately for W7HP and W7Pro for example.

All windows 7 versions are for 99.9% the same. Microsoft puts 5 WIM files on the dvd. 1 of them is the master. All others have pointers to the master file and have only stuff that's different in their WIM file itself.

All those 5 WIMs have been merged to 1 large file. Kind of zip-file with 5 files in it.

You only have to delete ei.cfg to see a menu to select one of them.

Ei.cfg Removal Utility Lets You Use Any Product Key With Your Windows 7 Disc
winisoutils - Windows ISO Disc Image Utilities

 

[maxseven]

All windows 7 versions are for 99.9% the same... You only have to delete ei.cfg to see a menu to select one of them.

THANK YOU Kaktussoft. I remember now that I have in the past mucked with installation discs' ei.cfg file, but I'd forgotten...!

And the eicfg_remover tool is news for me--I am going to try it right now.

EDIT: IT WORKS! Just run eicfg_remover.exe and select your W7.iso (which in my case was X17-58997 for W7HPx64 SP1 English) and it fixes a bit in the iso. Burn the iso to DVD (or put it on a USB stick) and reboot; select your language/keyboard then Install and then you get a new "Select the operating system you want to install" with these selections:
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate

In my case I had a Premium disc and need a Professional so now I'm golden.

Clearly if I needed a 32-bit version I'd have to start with a different .iso, but this works for me. Thanks very much Kaktussoft, outstanding tip!

 

[spOmes]

This is horrible

Ok sat here like a spanner having to register on this forum to ask what should be a simple question..

Thanks for the link to the torrent file but the link wont work for me .

I have a laptop with a new SSD installed "NO RECOVERY PARTITION !!!!!!"

I get this stupid message on the digital river site.

"The product key you entered appears to be for software that was pre-installed on a device. Please contact the device manufacturer for software recovery options."

I dont want the Asus branded windows i want plain simple windows.. !!!!

After google i cant find a plain iso file ... HOW DO I GET AROUND THIS AND WHY IS IT TAKING THESE KIND OF LENGTHS TO FIND AN ANSWER ( Hopefully)

Up yours Microsoft, i appreciate any help.

Cheers

 

[AddRAM]

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

You have to have a Retail key to download the iso file from MS.

Or you can order recovery discs from Asus.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I get this stupid message on the digital river site.

"The product key you entered appears to be for software that was pre-installed on a device. Please contact the device manufacturer for software recovery options."

I dont want the Asus branded windows i want plain simple windows.. !!!!

As far as I know, the product key entered must be a Retail key, not OEM. Not Asus supplied.

Microsoft has deliberately made the ISOs difficult to find in the last month or so. Before that, they were easily available.

I don't think anyone has come up with a new reliable non-torrent method.

Your best bet may be to try to "decrapify" your existing installation---if you still have one.

Maybe someone has a new source, but I haven't learned of it yet.