Windows 7 recovery discs

[MikeJones2]

Hello. I ma trying to res-erect my HP G72 which ran Windows 7 Home Premium. The Hard disc crashed a while ago and the laptop remained unused for a while. I have since replaced the hard disc but do not have the recovery discs to reload windows. I have the product key (sticker on underside of laptop). Can anybody advise me on how to get a copy of Windows 7 for me to reloaded please? 

Thanks in advance 

Mike 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Mike:

HP doesn't support that model with recovery media anymore.

You can see if this works...I below is the link to the W7 Home Premium 64 bit English (US) ISO file.

That is the only available language.

The link will be good for 24 hours from the time I post this reply.

https://download.microsoft.com/download/E/A/8/EA804D86-C3DF-4719-9966-6A66C9306598/7601.24214.180801...

Use the Microsoft tool that I zipped up and attached below that you can use to transfer the ISO file to a DVD or USB flash drive so that it is bootable.

You may have to use the automated Microsoft phone activation system to activate the installation after you enter the product key from your notebook's case.

The key is OEM and the ISO file is retail, but it should activate.

After W10 has completed installing, you can install the drivers and available software from your notebook's support page.

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-g72-a00-notebook-pc-series/4169434/model/4247132

[MikeJones2]

Thanks, I'll give it a go!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.