Can I reinstall a fresh version of windows 7 from an OEM product key?
I tried downloading Windows 7 ISO but an error popped up:
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The product key you entered appears to be for software pre-installed by the device manufacturer. Please contact the device manufacturer for software recovery options
Can I reinstall a fresh version of windows 7 from an OEM product key?
Yes, but you need the installation media from somewhere.
You can't get it from that link with an oem key.
You are looking for this:
en_windows_7_professional_with_sp1_x64_dvd_u_676939.iso
If you know someone who already has an installation iso , you can make all editions available with the eicfg removal utility.
I don't know anyone that have an installation ISO.
From posts I've read Dell is pretty good at supplying install media.
I would contact Dell and see if they can send an OS install disc.
Right. Here it is. http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/media It can be used to clean install on any DELL machine that originally came with the same Windows Edition (Home, Premium,Professional, Ultimate etc., installed.)
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