Optiplex 9020 Windows ISO query

Question

OK, so I have purchased a refurbished Optiplex 9020 SFF which was previously used as an office system.  Naturally this came without a HDD as these are removed and destroyed / professionally wiped.   The unit has the service tag sticker on the top, and a Windows 8 Pro sticker on the rear.  I understand that the Windows key is embedded into the motherboard BIOS, and therefore all I need to do is find the correct ISO to run a new install.  However, I am having trouble locating this.   If anyone can advise I would be truly grateful.

JOcean · Answer

You can find copies on Ebay and Amazon but have you considered going to Windows 10? That version of Windows is supported on the 9020.

speedstep · Answer

Current versions of windows are DUAL Layer DVD disks.

OEM System builder DVD will F12 boot from USB 2.0 optical drive and install on almost any dell from 2006 to now.

https://www.newegg.com/microsoft-windows-10-pro-64-bit-reinstall-recovery-disc-only-no-license-key-included/p/N82E16832350238

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewriter-black/9243009.p?skuId=9243009

You use this specific disk with secure boot off to F12 boot from the disk.

It will then ask you to press enter to boot from the dvd.

You then install windows Home or PRO depending on what version is in bios.

You do this by telling the installer that you do not have a product key

Once windows is installed you download the cab file which has ALL Drivers for all things.

https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/how13361/optiplex-9020-windows-10-driver-pack?lang=en

https://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER04897495M/1/9020-WIN10-A05-6TD3V.CAB

You copy the downloaded cab file into the my documents folder.

You then extract the contents of the cab file using 7zip.

https://www.7-zip.org/download.html

Once thats done you right click on any yellow ! in device manager and say update from my pc instead of the internet.

Current Driver CAB

(6TD3V-A05-04/10/2018)

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Category Device Description Current CAB

audio	Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver	ReleaseID: 822R6 DellVersion: A01 VendorVersion: 6.0.1.6086
chipset	Intel Chipset Device Software	ReleaseID: C1XJ9 DellVersion: A00 VendorVersion: 10.1.1.7
chipset	Intel(R) Management Engine Components Installer Driver	ReleaseID: 4J8MX DellVersion: A00 VendorVersion: 11.7.0.1035
communication	Sunix Serial/Parallel Card Driver	ReleaseID: 1RTD2 DellVersion: A00 VendorVersion: 8.1.5.0
input	Dell Smartcard USB Keyboard Driver	ReleaseID: CCHT0 DellVersion: A00 VendorVersion: 1.0
network	Dell Wireless 1530/1540 WiFi Driver	ReleaseID: 71T5D DellVersion: A03 VendorVersion: 7.35.340.0
network	Intel I2xx/825xx Gigabit Ethernet Network Controller Drivers	ReleaseID: 0J8HP DellVersion: A00 VendorVersion: 20.1.0.0
storage	Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and Management Console	ReleaseID: CWF39 DellVersion: A14 VendorVersion: 14.8.1.1043
video	Intel HD, HD 4200/4400/4600/5000/5100/5200//5300/5500 graphics driver	ReleaseID: TH44Y DellVersion: A04 VendorVersion: 20.19.15.4454
video	Nvidia Geforce GT640,GTX645,GTX745 64bit Graphic Driver	ReleaseID: 258DX DellVersion: A00 VendorVersion: 10.18.13.5354
video	AMD Radeon R5 240,R7 250 Graphic Driver	ReleaseID: 5VR9K DellVersion: A00 VendorVersion: 15.201.2201

nyc10036 · Answer

If you truly want Windows 8 : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO

But I would just install Windows 10 using the embedded Windows 8 key. It will activate.

Also, if you are planning on installing Windows to a 2.5" SSD, you will want to buy a Orico 1125SS so that 2.5" SSD inside Orico 1125SS inside Dell's hard drive caddy .

Tesla1856 · Answer

@cuzman1977 wrote:

Optiplex 9020 SFF

Windows 8 Pro sticker on the rear. Windows key is embedded into the motherboard BIOS

Your Windows-10 is here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Yes, it will also Activate as genuine with that key.

A SSD (instead of HDD) is cheap, much-faster, and will help make-up for it's age.

Optiplex Desktops

Current Driver CAB

(6TD3V-A05-04/10/2018)

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