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Can I Download Windows 7 replacement ISO (Legally)
I have a perfectly legit Win7 installation and the official activation code sticker stuck to the side of my PC, but have lost my disk. Can I get a replacement from the net?
I have a perfectly legit Win7 installation and the official activation code sticker stuck to the side of my PC, but have lost my disk. Can I get a replacement from the net?
The link in the first post of this thread worked for some people:
Windows 7 SP1 OEM ISO - Microsoft Site
Thanks for the link but it didn't work. Oh well, worth a try :)
It says it something about contacting the device manufacturer. I am the device manufacturer! Or the builder at least.
I have not tried it but I found this page on Microsofts site
Source:If you need to install or re-install Windows 7, you can use this page to download a disc image (ISO file) to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.
Before You Begin
- Make sure you have:
- Your Windows product key (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx).
- An Internet connection (Internet service provider fees may apply).
- Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
- A blank USB or DVD (and DVD burner) with at least 4 GB of space if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
Last edited by Digital Life; 18 Sep 2015 at 17:41. Reason: Beacuse I can
I have a legitimate copy of Win7x64 that I downloaded from Digital River before M$ closed the site uploaded to My Google Drive account. Would you like the link?
Thanks, but that's the one I tried. It's saying that the Microsoft key I entered was one from a pre-installed machine. Which is just plain wrong; I built the machine and bought a new OEM disk to go with it.
I don't understand how or why they're differentiating between an OEM and a retail copy. Either way I have a valid serial/disk. MS really annoy me with this stuff...
MS discontinued the Digital River links back in February.
Since you got the OS from an OEM - because of the OEM COA sticker - your only legitimate source of replacement media is the OEM.
If you are the OEM, you should take more care of your media
Solved: Found one, thanks for the help anyway :).
Noel, a curiosity question :)
It seems downloads are now available for folks that purchased an OEM license for a home-build/custom-build.
What does the "COEM" mean ?
Is that a new acronym, and license consideration ?
Look at this post:
Repair Install Win 7 Pro from Non SP1 Disc using a new Win 7 Pro SP1 d