Is it possible to install OEM Windows 7 starter from a CD ?

Hi I am having an HP net book mini 210 with windows 7 starter . It came as OEM and i did not receive any windows 7 starter cd . But there is a windows 7 serial number on the sticker at the bottom. I made 3 restore disks as advised. The original windows configuration in this machine has 4 primary partitions .(C drive , Recovery, HP tools and a partition named system).

I would prefer to have windows in C drive and all my data in another drive. I don't need HP tools . Deleting this partition will enable me to have linux as dual boot( right now it is not possible as it has already 4 primary partitions ).

Is it possible to reinstall windows 7 starter from a cd or pendrive and just enter the serial number given in the sticker at the bottom (like windows xp which came with an installation cd). This way I can partition it the way I want. If it is possible, where can i download an installation cd ?

Thanks in advance.

This tutorial would be worth a read:
Dual Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu

If you know someone with an original Windows 7 DVD, it doesn't have to be starter as long as its 32 bit, ask them to make you a copy. You can then make a universal install DVD from that or create a bootable USB thumb drive to do the install from. There is nothing illegal about getting a copy, you already have a legal product code, all you need is the install media. The instructions for creating a universal install disk are already linked to in the post above.

Hi , gregrocker, Bare Foot Kid,theog and alphanumeric. Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I dont have a dvd for the windows 7 so I will try out the other methods which you suggested. My netbook is 64 bit will the technique described by alphanumeric work if i use a 64 bit dvd and make a bootable pendrive ? If i install 32 bit windows in this netbook , will there be a problem in the activation of windows or its functionality

Your Win7 license is good for either 32- or 64-bit.

You can extract the DVD ISO using ImgBurn, then write the ISO to flash stick using UltraISO trial version which is easiest: on File tab Open ISO, on Bootable tab Write Disk Image, Format, Write. Boot under USB or HD's in BIOS one-time Boot Menu.

Thank you greg

Your netbook may be 64 bit but Windows 7 Starter is only available in a 32 bit version. The 64 bit Windows 7 DVD won't list Starter as an option. I assume their logic is it's only meant for Netbooks and other entry level PC's so there is no need for a 64 bit version.

I will get 32 bit DVD. Thanks alpha