Windows 7 ISO

[Jp171]

Does HP let us download the original ISO so we can load it onto a new hard drive? Microsoft told me to get it through HP. Thanks.

[mdklassen]

> Does HP let us download the original ISO ?

No.  But, access http://support.hp.com   and enter your model-number.

HP might offer the "System Recovery" set for purchase.

Or, try a purchase from www.computersurgeons.com

Do you still have the decal on the side of the case, showing the 25-character product-key?

If so, and you can borrow the "retail" Windows 7 media from a friend, you can install from that media, using your key.

You'll probably have to access http://support.hp.com to download the device-drivers for your HP-specific hardware.

Or, maybe, Windows Update will find and download the drivers.

Or, "bite the bullet", and purchase a copy of Windows 10, and install it.

[Jp171]

I have the windows 7 professional recovery cd and I do have my home premium sticker. I will ask some friends if they have the home premium CD.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi, @Jp171 :

This site claims to have genuine, unadulterated W7 ISO files for download...

https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-iso-download-tool

Click on the link labeled Windows ISO Downloader.exe

You can use either the:

 Win 7 Home SP1 or the (Retail version, but the  OEM key on your PC's case will work with it)

 Win 7 Home SP1 COEM (This version would be for what HP would have used--System Builder)

N is for European Union (EU) countries.

K is for South Korean markets.

Then you can use this tool to transfer the file to a 4 GB USB flash drive or a DVD.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

[Jp171]

Thank you!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.