ISO download types


  1. Posts : 174
    w7 ult 64 and w7 hp 64 X 2 mint 64 8.1 64 10wtp 64
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    ISO download types


    Having a reasonably fast internet connection, I have downloaded ISO's of Windows 7 HP 32 bit for a friend on a slow connection who wants to change from 64 bit. I have downloaded two copies from different sites, either of which will do but they have different part numbers and are different sizes. X17-24208 is 2563039232 bytes and the other is X17-59463 at 2564476928 bytes. What is the difference?
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello tinmar,

    I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you downloaded the wrong ones.

    Windows 7 Direct Download Links

    X17-24208 = Windows 7 Home Premium x86 SP1 (old)

    X17-59463 = Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1 U (media refresh)

    You'll need to download an official Windows 7 Home Premium x86 SP1 U (media refresh) X17-58996.iso version for 32-bit from the link above for his HP edition.

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
    Last edited by Brink; 29 Dec 2013 at 14:42. Reason: corrected for 32-bit
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  3. Posts : 1,800
    Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
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    Tinmar49, I do not recommend downloading any Windows .iso's from non-Microsoft sites or you sometimes can download from the OEM site for your computer. Some have been known to include goodies (baddies) that you might not like.

    What are the sites that you downloaded the Windows 7 x32 from?

    Rich

    Damn, I am slow, Brink beat me to it.
    Last edited by richnrockville; 29 Dec 2013 at 12:09. Reason: brink beat me to the punch.
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  4. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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    Official Win7 downloads: Windows 7 Direct Download Links
    From that page:
    X17-24208.iso: Windows 7 Home Premium x86 SP1 (old)
    X17-59463.iso: Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1 U (media refresh)

    One is Home Premium and the other is Ultimate - you have to match the version to what is licensed - look at the COA sticker on the bottom of the machine or in the battery compartment. When you figure out what is licensed, then you'll want to download the SP1 U (media refresh) ISO for that version and langauge - it has more Windows Updates included.

    Why would your friend want to degrade their system?
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    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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    You are way too fast Brink
    HP=Home Premium, not Hewlett-Packard

    I agree with you, but the OP said "I have downloaded ISO's of Windows 7 HP 32 bit for a friend on a slow connection who wants to change from 64 bit."

    Why downgrade from 64 to 32? Beats me.

    Brink said:
    .....
    You'll need to download an official Windows 7 Home Premium x86 SP1 U (media refresh) X17-58996.iso version for 32-bit from the link above for his HP edition.
    If the OP is certain they want the 32 bit version then:
    X17-58996.iso: Windows 7 Home Premium x86 SP1 U (media refresh)

    is what they should download.
    Last edited by Slartybart; 29 Dec 2013 at 17:45. Reason: add x86 ISO SP1 u per OP | replaced Brink quote
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Thank you Bill. I misread it as 32 to 64 some how. I corrected my post above.
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  7. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #7

    The best reason for downgrading is if the memory is limited :)
    The only other reason I can think of is to be able to run one of the few programs that won't run in 64-bit (ACAD 20?? springs to mind)
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  8. Posts : 174
    w7 ult 64 and w7 hp 64 X 2 mint 64 8.1 64 10wtp 64
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    Thanks everyone, firstly, my friends old laptop is limited to 2gb ram and I had advised him to get 32 bit 7. He got a better deal with a 64 bit disc and didn't think it would matter. The poor thing is not happy and a change to 32 bit is its only hope before he goes back to XP. I got the 59463 from this forum, "news" --"lost your Windows discs?----" the last post by Gregrocker. I had no idea that I had downloaded the wrong one until I saw your posts, the right one is the first in the English list and I clicked on the fifth. The 24208 came via Windows7Forums digital river downloads. I will go for the 58996 as advised.
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  9. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    You're welcome. Please let us know how it went. :)
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  10. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #10

    I corrected the quote in my post as well.

    Happens to me all the time Shawn, except I read 23 and 46.
    Brink said:
    Thank you Bill. I misread it as 32 to 64 some how. I corrected my post above.
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