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Optiplex 7010, clean install Windows 7
I've a Windows 7 machine and need to do a clean install due to the system becoming very slow. I entered the licence key onto the Microsoft site but was unable to download the operating system as it was a Dell machine. How do I download Windows 7 please?
@Luskywrote:
Mine is a 7010 and I bought it as a refurbished unit.
What do I have to do now, please?
Use that Windows-7 CoA sticker and key to clean-install legit Windows-10 free
https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/M-2-NVMe-bootable-options/m-p/6073037#M3399
and
https://www.dell.com/community/Vostro/Vostro-460-XPS-8300-Upgrade-Adventures/m-p/6054983#M1213
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After that, security updates for 7 cease.
@Luskywrote:
1. I am running some old software which Isn't compatible on Windows 10 so I really need to still use 7.
2. Do I have any options here?
1. What old software?
I suggest you update it or replace it. Face it, Windows-7 is long-gone.
2. I suppose you could Virtualize Windows-7 on Windows-10, but it's a lot of work for a dead-end solution.
Dell Rockstar
Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS Developer (Retired)
- Like many of you, I can appreciate a good game-engine.
- I answer questions here, but I'm not a Dell employee.
- Consider giving posts you like a "thumbs-up"
- Posting models-numbers and software versions speeds trouble-shooting.
- Click "Mark as Accepted Answer" on any post that answers your question best.
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Posted May 6th, 2018 06:00
What model OptiPlex? Did it come from Dell with Win 7 Installed? There are many refurbished OptiPlex systems being sold by 3rd parties and Dell is not responsible for the OS on those.