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So you have probably heard that Windows 7 E in the European Economic Area doesn't come with a browser and requires a clean install as well. That might sound a little doaunting so we have put together some additional help for you at https://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows7/help/installing-e
Below is a copy of what is there
'Guidance on installing Windows 7
Step One: Back up your files and personal data
As you need to perform a custom (clean) install, you need to generate backup copies of all personal data including documents, pictures, music and videos, this is independent of whether Windows Vista, Windows XP, or another operating system is installed on your PC. You can save your files to a USB, external hard drive or to an online storage device such as https://skydrive.live.com/ .
With Windows Easy Transfer you can simply transfer user accounts and data from one Windows operating system to another. In addition you can read Windows help instructions, and watch a video on Windows Easy Transfer. You can also learn how you can restore certain files in this article. Click here for more information.
Step Two: Save your preferred browser (e.g Internet Explorer 8 or a browser from another software manufacturer)
Go to your preferred browser of choice and instead of running the application, save it to your preferred storage device whether that is a DVD, USB or an external storage device, have that handy for when you install Windows 7 as this will be needed for you to be able to get onto the internet.
Please see here to obtain Internet Explorer 8.
You can learn more about saving Internet Explorer 8 or alternatively order a CD by clicking here .
Step Three: Install Windows 7
Next, install Windows 7 by following the included instructions.
Step Four: Re-install your browser
Re-install your browser from your DVD, USB, or other external storage device.
Step Five: Re-install all your personal data
Re-install all your personal data including your files and media that you want to use on your PC.'
I hope that is useful
Rob