Can I Download Windows 7 replacement ISO (Legally)

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  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Pro x64 / Linux MInt 17.2
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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?
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  2. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #2

    The link in the first post of this thread worked for some people:
    Windows 7 SP1 OEM ISO - Microsoft Site
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  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Pro x64 / Linux MInt 17.2
    Thread Starter
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    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.
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  4. Posts : 399
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601
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    I have not tried it but I found this page on Microsofts site

    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.
    Source:
    Last edited by Digital Life; 18 Sep 2015 at 17:41. Reason: Beacuse I can
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  5. Posts : 477
    Win 7 Home Premium x64/Linux Lite 2.6 x64
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    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?
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  6. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Pro x64 / Linux MInt 17.2
    Thread Starter
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    wben353 said:
    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?
    That would be brilliant, thanks. Much appreciated.
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  7. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Pro x64 / Linux MInt 17.2
    Thread Starter
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    sml156 said:
    I have not tried it but I found this page on Microsofts site /snip

    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...
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  8. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #8

    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
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  9. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Pro x64 / Linux MInt 17.2
    Thread Starter
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    Solved: Found one, thanks for the help anyway :).
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    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
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    NoelDP said:
    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
    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
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