Hard Drive Crashed. Clean Install Possible?

[UpsideDownAce]

Hello!

Sadly, the hard drive inside my dell inspiron died I honestly can not get it to work. Windows is unbootable, and another computer can't recognize the drive.

So, I was wondering if it was possible to use a Windows 7 .iso to install windows 7 on the new drive. Will the product key on the back of my Dell work?

If not, what can I do?

Thanks!!!

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Yes, it will work. Get the ISO from mydigitallife.info. Download the version that matches your product key.

 

[Golden]

Hi,

Yes, you can install Windows 7 from an ISO, and then activate it using the product key on the COA sticker.

This is a useful guide in how to do that:

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

Regards,
Golden

 

[gregrocker]

Have you run Dell Diagnostics to confirm the HD is dead? Dell Diagnostics Utility - How to Run the

If so everything you need to get a perfect reinstall is in the link Golden provided above.