I need a Windows 7 installation disc or download

[BazKat]

I have restored my Compaq Presario CQ61 to factory settings and lost Windows 7 in the process. When I bought the computer it had Windows Vista installed, but came with a free upgrade to Windows 7 which I had to send overseas for.  However, when I went to reinstall Windows 7, I discovered that I do have a repair disc that I made, but I seem to have lost the installation disc (I think my husband may have used it to scare birds from a fruit tree!)  I have the original packaging though with the product key. I contacted Microsoft to see if I could get a replacement Windows 7 disc, but they told me that due to the fact that the computer distributor issued me with the disc, I have to go back to HP for a replacement disc or download.  Can you please tell me how I can either get a download or another disc without having to pay for a new one, or can I download Windows 10 onto this computer instead as I do have a product key for Windows 10.  Thank you.

[CherylG · Accepted solution]

You can download an ISO here and burn it to dvd. Then run setup from it.

http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-home-premium-free-download-iso-32-bit-64-...

 To burn the ISO to dvd follow this:

http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/201431en

[BazKat]

Thank you so much, SherylG for your prompt reply to my question.  You have solved my problem and I now have Windows 7 successfully running on my old computer.  I must say that for me it wasn't a particularly easy process though.  I tried both ways - burning to a CD and downloading to a USB.  Both attempts intially failed, but I tried with the USB again and this eventually worked.  Thank you again - your help is very much appreciated.