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Windows 7 home premium on lenovo laptop

Anonymous
2018-12-05T08:56:11+00:00

I've completed a repair on a lenovo G570 laptop.

I've fitted a 500G SSD.

Now I need to reinstall windows - but it wont support windows 10.

It has a sticker for windows 7 home premium - can I reinstall from a downloaded ISO, or must I buy a new licence?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-12-05T09:29:57+00:00

    Microsoft does not supply Windows 7 ISO downloads for OEM preinstalled operating system Product Keys for Dell, HP, etc. machines

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    You can borrow the exact same edition of Windows 7 Retail DVD and use your Product Key on the COA sticker to reinstall the operating system.

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    Or you can use this for preinstalled OEM or Retail Licenses

    Download the correct ISO file and make your own disk and use the Product Key that is on the COA Sticker.

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

    Download: Windows ISO Downloader.exe

    Version: 6.00

    Release Date: 11 April 2018 (to be released tomorrow)

    Requirements: Windows 7 or newer, .NET Framework 4.x, Internet Explorer 8 or newer.

    Important: As of Version 6.00, we're adding back an experimental feature to generate links for Windows 7 and Office 2010. Generation of new links for these products is throttled, and not every download is always available in every language. New links are generated on a first come first served basis, with users who enable the idle resource donation getting preferential treatment. If you have further questions, please use theWinCert Forum to get in touch, so that other users can also benefit from the discussion.

    And here are instructions on how to burn ISO images to disk:

    http://www.snapfiles.com/get/ISORecorder.html

    You change the Boot Order in the BIOS to be able to boot from your installation media:

    How to Boot Your Computer From a Disc or USB Drive

    Then do a clean install:

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

    The COA sticker is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.

    With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.

    Using the downloaded ISO file Method may require phone Activation.

    If it does require phone Activation, do not follow the Auto Prompts, but hold on for a real person to explain to as to what has been done for re-installation purposes

    "How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone"

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html

    The above method also will require you to go to your Computer Manufacturer's website > Support and Downloads Section > locate your Model Number and Operating System > then download and install the latest Drivers for it.

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    Using the USB method in conjunction with the above Windows 7 download:

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

    "How to Get and Use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool"

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

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    And this is very good and easy to use:

    Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

    Cheers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-12-07T06:23:52+00:00

    You are welcome.

    And thanks for letting me know.

    Cheers.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-12-07T06:10:54+00:00

    Thanks Bill that all worked

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