Need to resintall Win 7 Pro Upgrade. Cant find disk...Can i use an iso

[ExNavy11]

I upgraded a 32 bit Win XP to Win 7 Pro a while back. I am having major issues with a program and the only solution right now it to reinstall the OS. Ive backed up my files already but not sure if I can reinstall an Upgrade over the same Upgrade version.

Can I simply download a Win 7 Pro 32 iso and use my Upgrade key?

 

[NoelDP]

Yes- you can do a repair install..
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R
Make sure that you enter the Key on request, or you'll have to do it again.

If you want to do a clean install, then you'll need to do the double-install method -
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?ltr=C

 

[ExNavy11]

Ok. Im downloading a Win 7 Pro 32 iso now. Ill have to do the Clean method since its the only way I know my issue will be fixed.

 

[ExNavy11]

Looking over the link, what exactly is the double install portion? I dont see it mentioned in the tutorial? Is there another step Im going to have to take?

 

[NoelDP]

It's Option 2 4 in Brink's list - and the only one of the three that is officially supported by MS.

(sorry - misread it myself!)

 

[ExNavy11]

Ah ok. Only issue is, I dont have an actual Upgrade disk anymore.

 

[NoelDP]

That's OK - the only thing different between an Upgrade disk and a full Retail disk (the ISO you're downloading) is the Key

Simply use the downloaded ISO (after burning it to disk) the same way.

 

[gregrocker]

In addition read over these same steps for Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

You will get and keep a perfect install to the exact extend you stick with the tools and methods in the tutorial.