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Windows 7 installation disk
I have been searching for a link to download the windows 7 iso to create an installation disk.
I have not been successful so far.
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I have been searching for a link to download the windows 7 iso to create an installation disk.
I have not been successful so far.
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Philip_Yip
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March 27th, 2015 04:00
The problem is that Microsoft broke the Digital Distribution of Windows 7 and replaced it with the non-functional Microsoft Software Recovery Tool. There is no means of downloading a .iso for the Dell Windows 7 OEM license.
If you have working factory settings you can create Recovery Media using Dell Backup and Recovery as demonstrated here:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/dell-backup-and-recovery/
Factory settings aren't equivalent to a clean install but when Windows 10 is out in late summer (which is a free upgrade for Windows 7 users) a .iso should be provided for clean installation.
Otherwise as you are in the US. If your system is in warranty you may procure installation media from Dell going to:
www.dell.com/recoverymedia
Unfortunately most Windows 7 systems will have expired warranty and Dell are making it difficult to procure installation media simply because of Microsoft's policies.
JohnT54
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March 28th, 2015 09:00
Thank you for the thorough explanation...at least now I know.
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March 26th, 2015 05:00
JohnT54,
You can click the links below for possible Windows 7 iso downloads.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/where-can-i-download-windows-7-iso-i-have-a/7d964b05-2be9-4800-bc7f-3ca30356fc3d
The link below is Dell Rockstar Natakuc's website with lots of great information.
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/
JohnT54
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March 26th, 2015 16:00
Thanks for the reply.
The link no longer has the information there but does provide another link to a page for software recovery.
www.microsoft.com/.../software-recovery
I had previously tried this site and after entering my license I was instructed to contact Dell.
So here I am in a loop. No help from Dell. No help from Microsoft.
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JohnT54
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March 26th, 2015 17:00
Thanks for the reply.
The link no longer has the information there but does provide another link to a page for software recovery.
www.microsoft.com/.../software-recovery
I had previously tried this site and after entering my license I was instructed to contact Dell.
So here I am in a loop. No help from Dell. No help from Microsoft.
Inspiron 660
Win 7 64x
Philip_Yip
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March 28th, 2015 12:00
Glad it helped. :)
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March 28th, 2015 14:00
There are several ways to put windows 7 on a strange machine but you have to have a boot disk that matches the ISO Ver. but you have to do a good search for the right 'ISO' that has a phone activation protocall
I Have a Inspiron 560 and I found a way to re install windows 7 home pre and activate with my cell phone Good Luck