If you are running editions of Windows 7 such as Starter and Home Basic, these instructions should also work. If the disc does not look like any of the above, these instructions will not work. If you need 32 or 64 bit Windows 7, you need to specifically borrow that disc. Also note, you need to obtain the architecture you desire, so You can easily identify this according to the disc and labelling. Identifying the edition - Windows 7 comes in many editions, you need to get the edition that corresponds with your product key. Or Ultimate and create your own disc which will give you the option of selecting the desired edition you are licensed for. You can also borrow any of the following editions: Home Premium, Professional Your next best option is to borrow the corresponding retail edition (upgrade or full version) or OEM System Builder disc from a friend or family member who has a Windows 7 disc. What to do if you cannot get recovery media from your manufacturer, refuse to use or purchase it or the Microsoft Software Recovery Website is not working?
Since this option is no longer available, what are your options? In this article, we take a look at what users can do if they end up in a situation needing such media.
It was easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download any appropriate drivers from the manufacturers website. This was especially handy for persons who could not easily obtain recovery media from the manufacturer, did not want to pay the cost required to obtain it or preferred a clean configuration without the manufacturers bundled software or even a non-functional This forum has some of the best people in the world available to help. How to obtain Windows 7 replacement media Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive How to create a Universal Windows 7 installation DVD or USB Flash Drive: "Retail" or "OEM" product key if you need to re-install or repair Windows.Ĭreate your own ISO file from a Windows 7 installation DVD: Just the media as you don't need their key ) of the installation DVD (must be the same as your key was for: Home Premium, Pro or Ultimate) it will work with your If you have a friend with a "Retail" version (Full or Upgrade media, Please read the information listed below as a possible solution.Īdditional information and alternative resources: You also may receive a notice to contact the PC manufacture if you have an OEM key that came with your computer, Note: This site malfunctions more often than not when entering a product key, the wrong language is just one of the issues. As of February 6th, 2015 the Digital River links to the various versions of Windows 7 are no longer functioning, as an alternative (as long as you have your product key) you can use the link to Microsoft's Software Recovery
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