Solved Want my Windows 7 Starter back.... PLEASE HELP!!!!

[MacGyvr]

My understanding is that Windows 7 Starter Edition is NOT available on the discs that are purchased at retail. It is only installed by manufacturers. That's probably why there isn't an iso readily available.

Update: My bad...I confused it with Office Starter Edition. Windows 7 Starter Edition is available on the same discs as the other versions.

 

[gregrocker]

Here is unlocked Home Premium x86:

 

[SIW2]

Yes, it is on all the x86 dvd's as far as I know.

 

[DeaconFrost]

I'm suprised this is debated anymore. It is on all full x86 DVDs. It is not on the x64, as Starter x64 doesn't exist. When you create a combined full install disc, you get 9 choices...the typical 4 versions, for x86 and x64 each...and then Starter for x86.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

I've got 11 as seen here

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

could someone maybe e-mail me a link to a starter iso? or maybe if they were nice enough send me one of their already unlocked ones? [email protected] once again thanks guys, actually.. I've only just started to do this kind of stuff on computers... so If someone could maybe give me a brief explanation on how to unlock a regular windows 7 iso file to get that icefg file, or whatever it is... so that i could do it myself? that would also be a big help

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

ei.cfg ** my bad

 

[DocBrown]

Create Universal Install DVD

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/85813-windows-7-universal-installation-disc-create.html

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

could someone maybe point me out to a video of this being done? :s i'm confused...

 

[gregrocker]

Which of the steps given are unclear?

Just run this tool on the ISO: Ei.cfg Removal Utility Lets You Use Any Product Key With Your Windows 7 Disc

then burn it to DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed http://download.cnet.com/ImgBurn/3000-2646_4-10847481.html

or to install from flash stick: install UltraISO trial version, on File tab open ISO, on Bootable tab Write Disk Image, Format, Write. Boot under USB or HD's.

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

the last one, i'm using a 4g usb to intall onto my netbook but i don't understand the steps after the Ei.cfg Removal...

 

[gregrocker]

The easiest method I've found and one which always works for me is to install UltraISO trial version. http://www.ezbsystems.com/ultraiso/download.htm

On the File tab, open ISO.

On the Bootable tab, Write Disk Image.

On the writing screen which opens, make sure the USB stick shows in the drop down menu window, and the ISO file is listed correctly beneath that.

Then click Format, then Write.

Now boot the stick on one-time BIOS boot menu finding the flash stick under USB or HD's.

On installer's first screen, press Shift + F10 to open a Command Line, type:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK 0 (confirm this is the HD where you want Win7)
CLEAN ALL (takes about an hour per 320gb)
EXIT

Close Command box, click Install Now, select Custom Install, use Drive Options to create partition(s) as desired, format before installing to first OS partition - ignore the 100mb boot partition it creates, it puts the Repair console conveniently on the F8 Advanced Boot Tools menu.

More tips to get a purrfect clean reinstall: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/125874-re-install-windows-7-a.html#post1086729

 

[FliGi7]

Here's another guide using the Windows USB/DVD Tool that might make it a bit easier for you:

Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool Creates and Makes Bootable DVD Disc or USB Flash/Hard Drive from ISO Image » My Digital Life

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

THANK YOU!!!! I shall try this out now and i will message u later and tell u if it worked or not... F#$%ING FINALLY!

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

gregrocker ^^^

 

[gregrocker]

We'll be here if you need any help. Just ask instead of guessing.

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

will do, thank you

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

okay, u said click on the bootable menu and go to write disk image... now i did that, but my usb is not showing up on the drop down menu? what do i do?

 

[DeaconFrost]

I'm guessing you are using the Microsoft tool, so is your flash drive plugged in and recognized? Does it have a drive letter? There should be a refresh button.

 

[chrisneedsHELP]

no, i'm using another program which gregrocker pointed me towards, and there is no refresh button