How can I get the raw Windows 7 Operating System Installation Discs?

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Hello,

I am new Dell Customer and just purchased my first Dell Inspiron 14 computer with Windows 7 pre-installed. How can I get a copy of the raw Windows 7 Operating System Installation discs? I want to re-install Windows 7 without the boatload of additional software that was installed on my system. I will also need to partition my disk and install other operating systems. So all I want is just a basic Windows 7 system.

Thanks,

theflash1932 · Accepted Answer

The reinstallation disks from Dell do NOT have the additional software on them. Those are usually included on a separate disk(s).

The only thing that differs between the Dell Windows 7 DVD and a Microsoft Windows 7 DVD is the OEM (Dell, in this case) branding stuff ... OEM background, OEM login screen, OEM badge in System Properties, and an OEM auto-activation mechanism so you don't/shouldn't have to enter your Product Key to activate it, etc..

ieee488 · Accepted Answer

support.dell.com/.../backupcd_form

tnichols7000 · Answer

Thank you...  I thought that contained all the additional application software including demos, trials, etc, etc.?

tnichols7000 · Answer

Thank you!  I will put a request in for them.

Philip_Yip · Answer

You may also use Windows 7 Retail .isos and phone activation. My two wikies A Clean Install of Windows and Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Downloads (link found in my signature) explain this further.

The A Clean Install of Windows wiki will guide you through the install with Dell-Microsoft Windows Reinstallation Media also.

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How can I get the raw Windows 7 Operating System Installation Discs?

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