Need help installing Windows 7

rondo341

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I have a laptop with Ubuntu on it. I want Windows 7. I DO NOT HAVE AN INSTALLATION CD!!!!

I have a product key for Windows 7, but I can't figure out how to get the installation file...if that makes sense.

Is there a disc or download that I can use to put my product key in an install Windows 7?




Thanks.
 

My Computer

OS
Neither
The downloads are out there in the ether, but it is against forum policy to post them.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
Hello rondo341, welcome to Seven Forums!


It is against forum policy to post dl links to Windows 7 installers but they can be found all over the inerwebz; you will need to borrow or download installation media of the exact same Windows 7 version as the activation key you posess so you can do a clean install using the Windows activation key.

As you have had Linux on the PC you will need to wipe secure erase the Hard Disk Drive to get Windows 7 to install, have a look through #2 in the information below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.


   Information

1) To rule out HDD Master Boot Record format errors, boot the Windows 7 installation media to diskpart and run the clean command, it takes only seconds to complete; once the clean finishes, exit diskpart and use the Windows 7 installer to create and format a single 100GB partition for the installation.

If that doesn't work, after another clean, use diskpart to create, format and mark Active a single 100GB partition to see if that works, use Step Two #2 in the SSD/HDD tutorial for reference.

:info:You can always extend the Windows partition to include the remaining unallocated space on the HDD / SSD or create additional Primary partitions or an Extended partition after the installation completes if you choose.

2) If you have ever had Linux installed to the HDD in any way, a simple clean command will not over-write the Grub boot-loader, you must use the full clean all command to completely over-write the Grub loader so Windows will install.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
   Information
We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.​



Where did get the product key for Windows 7 from?
 

My Computer

OS
ME/XP/Vista/Win7
Well, there isn't alot you can do because it is against the forum rules to post a link to one and you also oppose to doing it.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 840 Black Edition
Motherboard
Forgot
Memory
8 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 5570 2 Gb DDR3
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Emprex 21 Inch
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1 TB,
Unknown 160 gb and 1 TB Hitachi External Hard Drive
PSU
600w Custom
Case
Custom
Cooling
Multiple Blue LED Fans
Keyboard
Cyborg V.1
Mouse
Fuhlen Multi Button Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
20 Mb
Other Info
I own other computers, such as my HP Mini 110 and some of my older computers!
Borrow a disk from any one who have Windows 7(the version of Windows 7 doesn't matter). Then you can either wipe out Linux or you can create a mutli boot by installing Windows in another partition.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit, LINUX MINT 14 NADIA 64 BIT CINNAMON EDITION
CPU
AMD FX 8350 upto 4.00 GHz
Motherboard
INTEL DG41CN Motherboard
Memory
Transcend DDR3 4 GB x 4, Total 16 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GAINWARD 2GB DDR3 GT610
Sound Card
CREATIVE SBS 2.1 SPEAKERS
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL S 2240L 21.5 INCH LED MONITOR FULL HD
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080 HD 1080i
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG 840 SERIES 120 GB SSD+
SEAGATE BARRACUDA 2 TB HDD
PSU
SEASONIC S1211 620 W PSU
Case
ANTEC 1200 FULL TOWER, WITH 2 USB 2.0 PORTS, 6 FANS
Cooling
DEEPCOOL ALTA 7
Keyboard
DELL KM713 WIRELESS KEAYBOARD
Mouse
DELL KM713 WIRELESS MOUSE (COMBO)
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Antivirus
AVAST INTERNET SECURITY, CLAM AV,
Browser
MOZILLA FIREFOX, SAFARI, CHROMIUM, IE 10.
Other Info
SMART SB 10 HEADSET
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