Is free re-installation of Windows 7 possible?

[DeLion]

Hi,i'm sorry i know nothing about computers and im very new to these forums,so my apologies if i post in the wrong section. My computer has been infected with a recurring Rootkit, and i tried fixing it but nothing turns out to work. I tried Combofix,but that gave me BSOD. I think my only option is to reinstall Windows 7 completely,is there any way i can receive a free re-installation of Windows 7 home premium? If not,it's completely understandable and i'll just search for my disc endlessly and hopefully eventually find it somewhere.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Yes.

You would need your 25 character Product Key to activate the new install. Do you have the Product Key??

If so, go here:

Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

Download the ISO for Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit or 32 bit, whichever you have.

Burn the ISO to a disc and install from that disc. Activate with your Product Key.

 

[kado897]

Hi DeLion and welcome to Seven Forums. This tutorial will show you how. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html but as ignatzatonic said you need your product key off the COA sticker on your PC.

 

[DeLion]

Thanks guys,and yes i do have my product key

 

[richc46]

If all else fails, most computers have a restoration partition. Post the make and model of your computer and we will help you find the procedure. In this procedure the key is not needed.

 

[RaNdY23]

Make= Hewlett-Packard Model= Pavilion G61 Notebook PC