Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 To continue my fine tradition of optimizing MS's latest OS, I have here my findings to date. Also make sure you download the correct version of Windows 7 for your needs - to find out which edition (Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate) and type (32-bit or 64-bit) you need, click Start, right-click Computer and select Properties. Typically, the license will limit the key to a fixed number of installations which must only be within the licensee's organization and also place the licensee under an obligation to keep a record of the number of installations, keep the key confidential and possibly even require that the licensee organization makes itself available for a software licensing audit to verify that its use of the key is within the terms of the license.
A clean install (labelled "Custom" in the installer), where all settings including but not limited to user accounts, applications, user settings, music, photos, and programs are erased entirely and the current operating system is erased and replaced with Windows 7. This option is always available and is required for versions earlier and up to Windows XP. Put your setting to Manual” or the listing under Safe.” Manual allows Windows 7 Service Pack 1 to start the service when it needs to (or when ever it feels like it), but not at boot up. Depending on your configuration, not all services will start when required while in Manual” mode.
This configuration is a system that is still able to perform many LAN networking functions, such as file and print sharing, HomeGroup access and uses wireless networking (laptop) plus leaves several security related features” like the Windows Defender , Windows Firewall and Windows Update active. Rather than popping up with a message in the lower right of your screen, if Windows 7 needs your attention, you'll see an Action Center icon and can find out more by clicking it. If you don't have time to look at the alert immediately, Action Center will keep the information waiting for you to address later. With a streamlined user interface and support for new content types and digital TV, Windows Media Center in certain editions of Windows 7 makes watching TV, movies, and other video content on your PC easier than ever. So, when you set up a home group or media streaming from Windows Media Player, you can enjoy your music, pictures, and videos easily on other computers running Windows 7 and other devices in your home.
With Windows 7, you don't have to. Just open Windows Media Player, right-click on what you'd like to hear, select Play To, and you'll see a list of devices and PCs on which you can play your music, like your network-connected stereo or Xbox 360. You can use Windows Media Player on your laptop to listen to music, and view pictures, videos, or recorded TV, in the media libraries on your home PC. No need to take all your photos with you: so when you're at the family reunion, you can tap into your home PC and share photos with the whole gang. In extended support,” Microsoft continues to provide the critical security patches which have been supplied since Window 7's introduction, but Microsoft will no longer make any new developments to Windows 7. There won't be any new features coming for the operating system. In addition, to all those pundits out there headlining the death of Windows 7, it's even true that PC's for businesses with Windows 7 Professional installed will continue to be available for quite some time, likely at least until Windows 10 has been publicly available for a while. With Windows 10, still many months away, and Windows 8.x being an unsatisfactory operating system, in my opinion, there is no reason for photographers and other Windows 7 users to consider moving to Windows 8.x to gain longevity, as most likely, by the time Windows 7 support actually ends, most users will have already moved to another computer and operating system. When purchasing a computer today with Windows 7, one must keep in mind that in January, 2020, Windows 7 support will end, but, at this point, five years is an awfully long time in the world of computers. In contrast to Vista, Windows 7 was generally praised by critics, who considered the operating system to be a major improvement over its predecessor due to its increased performance, its more intuitive interface (with particular praise devoted to the new taskbar), fewer User Account Control popups, and other improvements made across the platform. Windows 7 was a major success for Microsoft; even prior to its official release, pre-order sales for 7 on the online retailer had surpassed the record set by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows In just six months, over 100 million copies had been sold worldwide, increasing to over 630 million licenses by July 2012, and a market share of 50.06% as of May 2014 according to Net Applications , making it the most widely used version of Windows. At PDC 2008, Microsoft demonstrated Windows 7 with its reworked taskbar 29 On December 27, 2008, the Windows 7 Beta was leaked onto the Internet via BitTorrent 30 According to a performance test by ZDNet , 31 Windows 7 Beta beat both Windows XP and Vista in several key areas; including boot and shutdown time and working with files, such as loading documents. Other areas did not beat XP; including PC Pro benchmarks for typical office activities and video editing, which remain identical to Vista and slower than XP. 32 On January 7, 2009, the x64 version of the Windows 7 Beta (build 7000) was leaked onto the web, with some torrents being infected with a trojan 33 34 At CES 2009, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the Windows 7 Beta, build 7000, had been made available for download to MSDN and TechNet subscribers in the format of an ISO image.
No version of Windows is ever perfect, but Windows 7 really is the best release of Windows yet." 123 The New York Times , 124 USA Today , 125 The Wall Street Journal , 126 and The Telegraph 127 also gave Windows 7 favorable reviews. I downloaded this: "MicrosoftNET Framework 4.5.2 (Offline Installer) for Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2" from here: -us/download/?id=42642 and all my problems went away. The main reason being most of these pirated copies of windows 7 are modified and have rootkits and spywares hidden in them, which are very much undetectable from most antivirus. If a machine can come close to running windows 7, it must be running on a 64 bit processor. Note : Since most of these files are above 2GB in size , we advise you to use a Download manager like Free Download Manager to download these Windows 7 ISO images. After downloading these images you can either burn these Windows 7 ISO images on a DVD or create a bootable Windows 7 USB flash drive to install Windows 7 on your PC. I have the old product key but how can I install it if my hard drive is completely empty.i have a new computer but want to install windows 7 on my old drive that is empty no operating system found”. The original poster is in all likelihood asking about 3 bit OS to 64 bit OS conversion, which he/she certainly can. As for the windows 8 links, Microsoft is not providing windows 8 and windows 8.1 ISO images for download to the public. The only way to download window 8 ISO images is by using an original product key. But anyways, if you can put 64-Bit it is highly recomended to be used instead of 32. With 64-Bit you get more out of your PC. To get the product key you must buy it from Microsoft, there is no free product key.
What is the easiest way to upgrade to Windows 7. Will these downloads do it for me, and what about the activation key. If you have a old Win7 PC around that you dont use you can try use its product key, although you might want to deactivate the Windows 7 on that PC, just to make sure it works. Yeah, I have a 3 year old Toshiba Satellite that had Win 7 on it, it had gotten so corrupt that it was blue screening. The label says Windows 7 Home Prem OA (not sure what the OA stands for), so I downloaded Win 7 Home Premium x64 and installed it, but the product key didn't work. There are a variety of scenarios that require one to use the Phone Activation method to get their key to activate properly. My old Asus laptops activation key was able to successfully active the OS. I've a few dead laptops with old Windows 7 keys preinstalled on them. And the digitalriver download was extremely fast (a few minutes), at least for me over FiOS. I downloaded Windows 7 32 Bit X86 english, burn it to a DVD, and tried to install it. It won't let me go back to a 32Bit. I understand that win 7 is the desired installed version but I was just curious if one is able to create a prior install cd from next version on win. Now, you can pack everything into an ISO file and test, or burn to a DVD. Please help me I have been messing with this machine for 2 1/2 days now, thats why i decided to put windows 7 on it. When your PC boots up again you will be prompted to press a key to start the windows 7 installation. I've found an original win 7 disk in the meantime, but this is bothering me why I cant get it to work. There is no way to upgrade from a 32-bit copy of Windows to 64-bit, or vice versa. Not much, these ISO files are pretty much the same ones but they are available trough different channels. You can check out the Microsoft forums, most Moderators over there provide windows 7 links hosted on digitalriver. Rest assured you will have to download very few updates after you install windows 7 from these ISO's. However, you need to purchase a license key to activate Windows 7 after using it for 30 days. I'm using the Windows 64 bit home premium in English and trying to install this on a Samsung N150 plus notebook that had a Windows 7 Starter DOS but has since crashed. I had had to buy Ultimate Upgrade to get Windows in English as the Japanese Windows 7 PC did not have an English language option). You should be able to use your serial key to activate windows as long as you are using it on a single PC at a time. An OEM windows license is tied to the original computer it was installed on. The license cannot be transferred to another computer. If the motherboard dies and needs to be replaced, the activation service will see it is a new computer. I downloaded the RTM to try to fix Win 7 HP (32-bit) on a friend's laptop. But if you call the phone activation and explain to them your motherboard died and was replaced, they will usually activate (my past experiences). If the key being used is a Retail key, then yes, the license can be transferred to a different machine, provided it is only activated on one machine at a time. There is a hidden partition inside your drive that stores the original windows its key and all the necessary drivers. It worked flawlessly, and the simple app you recommended to create a bootable USB with the iso is so easy to use, you made my life easy. I am having this kind of problem that is, what happens if your os(windows) gets corrupted. I had almost completed the download 99% and some error occurred in IDM, and it restarted. Was unable to activate an OEM license key for Home Premium x64 on a new dell workstation using the product key on the sticker, and the ISO provided by digital river. I have personally tried this ISO for two completely different machines, both they wouldn't activate with their OEM license because it is apparently a VL install. Yes, you can download the Windows 7 Home Premium ISO from the links provided above and use it to install windows 7 on your laptop. The key code provided on the bottom of your laptop can be used to activate your windows 7 home premium installation. Downloaded ISO images will be of virus and malware-free as Digital River is official Download Channel. I had recently upgraded from Windows 7 Home to Professional and in the process made the existing resource disc non-functional. Just click the "Next" button without entering anything, and the Windows 7 Trial will be installed. I had a system crash that resulted in Windows breaking a bit and it happened fairly late in the evening so I couldn't really do much if the solution involved purchasing something locally. So i want to go back to windows 7 64bit, and the question is am i gonna be able to use my current windows 8 product key to register windows 7 that i download from a link provided. Yesterday, I installed this SP1 and Works well, but the system ask me for a key code. Boot from it, this will reveal all editions of Windows 7, select the Home Basic edition. My Netbook only came with windows 7 starter so I had to upgrade to Home Premium.
The computer may have a boot menu instead of going into BIOS, depending on the manufacturer it may be the ESC, F2 or even F12 key. Used the links to re-install windows 7 on my alienware, and now i can't connect to the internet because windows can't detect a network driver or an ethernet controller. I tried the non-destructive fix for windows 7 pro 64 bit using my original disk and and two downloaded versions through two different sources of the digital river provider for Microsoft. All thing go well until at some point of gathering the needed file I get the following error : Windows cannot copy files required for installation. This operating system is currently installed but giving me some issues, I have all the product keys. However, when I went to activate Windows using the product key on the computer, it told me it was invalid. I looked that up and according to the Help info from Microsoft, if the OS wasn't originally installed with SP1 included then the key won't work. I booted the windows 7 32 bit x86 English, from usb on my laptop and after installation it went to Username and Password screen, (both blank). Keep it stored somewhere safe with the key from the bottom of your laptop or side of your tower. So I asked help in MS Answers, and they advised that I can download the normal release (x64) — and they key for the debug/checked build will also work. I will definitely say you don't need to install USB drivers as they'll be installed by Windows. Using a scraping script to browse the files on the Digital River servers, we came across these new ISO images more or less by a lucky guess.
Whereas there are already a lot of websites providing download links to Windows 7 RTM DVD ISO images, the links for the updated versions that have an integrated Service Pack 1 are brand new. The product key needed for this can usually be found on a sticker under or on the back of your PC. The advantage of the new images is an up to date Windows installation right after the initial setup, without the need to download and install hundreds of updates afterwards. Since this is an official download channel, you can be sure to receive setup files that are virus-free, secure, legitimate and untouched. Without a legally obtained product key however, any Windows 7 installation will only run for 30 days.
If you already run any Windows 7 version, it's also possible to write the ISO image to DVD just by double clicking it. So, for instance, a key for the German Windows 7 Professional x86 edition can activate a Chinese Windows 7 Professional x64 edition. So if you already own a key, it can also activate some other Win 7 versions downloaded from Digital River.
But if this service back does not give you the edition of Win 7 you want it is then a waste of time downloading it.Andrea Borman. Now I'm more worried if Windows Update will work properly again for the routine stuff… What a drag! Installed sp 1 today for windows 7 ultimate 64 bit..after that any game running DX9 would crash i tried atleast 20 games all crashed. Before sp 1 everyone of them now im looking for answers for past 5-6 hours (which is how i found this place) uninstalling sp 1 then see if it helps. The main feature of Win SP1 is an upgrade of WAT (windows activation) If you refused the previous KB971033 patch your going to get it in SP1. Fitted new 1TB hard drive and loaded the official Win 7 Pro DVD in the drive. Nothing else about the service pack is very notable except for a lack of any patch for the current critical zero day exploit. At any rate, when I do alt-tab and aero peek is on, then the peek” window goes in front of the alt-tab windows list…VERY annoying. Check your update history to see what failed if any failed liked mine download this update to be up-to-date! As to the latest service pack… thanks, but I think I'll pass, at least for now. It took me a little longer to go back to the RTM version of 7 than it did to get rid of Vista, once I tried the retail version, but only by about ten minutes. Does anyone have a link to the iso download without all the hoops to jump through. Starts up okay, but this cycle continues IF I try to use Windows Update, even for other updates besides SP1! You, with only a few minor and insignificant improvements” for the typical user, already have Windows 7 SP1 installed one update at a time if you have kept your computer updated. I tried downloading and installing the Windows 7 SP1 update on a Gateway 64 bit, AlienWare 64 bit, and Lenovo 64 bit as the notice came in yesterday and it looked like it would be simple. I try everyday and when I click download, it doesn't pass %0, so there is huge problems with the server that delivers the service packs. Now when my pc goes into sleep mode, the mouse or pressing of any key doesn't wake it, I have to push the power button to wake from sleep mode. Judging by others comments it seems Microsoft havn't done too well on this one!, It's a shame really because Windows 7 is a very good operating system. But for now until we get some more news on the issues, I will be holding back the install of the service pack until there sorted.
Depending on what method is used to install the service pack, you will need anywhere from 750MB to 7400MB of available disk space storage to complete the installation procedure, so plan accordingly. After backing out to Win 7 RTM version, the first thing it did was to correctly install the Intellitype driver software. I bit the bullet on this one and let the service run but used a rambooster program to try and unload the ram, it's worked but I think it is a stop gap fix. HP - 3 older machines - all 32bit, running on1 to 2 GB RAMs - 2 Intel, 1 AMD.
My processor is an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, RAM is 4GB, on about a 1 year old HP Pavilion dv6 1355dx notebook. Than I tried downloading all the updates on my netbook, but Service Pack 1 still did not want to install! Using Windows Update, I installed SP1 on an Acer 64bit running Home Premium and an ASUS 64bit Intel I7 Quad core running W7 Pro with no problems. Tried from WinUpdate and from a DVD created from a WinDownloadsCenter ISO download (which took me 4+ hrs to download on a DSL line). I took the Windows Update route, and it downloaded and installed a single file of about 62 Mb (probably because I keep all critical updates installed thru Automatic Updates). With Windows 7, we focused on keeping the things you use most right in front of you.
This disc will allow you to re-install windows on a new hard drive, or recover your existing version of windows if you are having system or software failure. RETURNS-You have 7 days from the date of delivery to request a Return Authorization on a damaged or non functioning item. SP1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2 is a recommended collection of updates and improvements to Windows that are combined into a single installable update. There's a good chance you might buy new hardware till then, and reinstall your Windows 7 copy, and that means lots of updates. On this occasion it has come the time of Windows 7 SP1 to see the light of day, also being compatible with Windows Server 2008 R2 (the professional platform by Microsoft). This pack of updates greatly improves the security of Windows 7, it optimizes how its tools work and, furthermore, it improves its performance. The thing is, if you do not plan on using Windows 8 and family, then you have till faraway 2020 to cram fresh new updates onto your hard disk.
For example, you cannot use the installed version of Windows to do the process, because you can't use the system files for slipstreaming. But the latest available version, 2.6.0 Beta, still survives on the Web, and one of the download spots is Softpedia.
More importantly, the Browse button lets you search for the system path, usually a DVD, or an ISO file. For example, I was unable to slipstream using Windows 8, which is why the rest of this tutorial will continue on top of Windows 7. This may save some of you time and error. You will now have the option to choose what you want to do. At this point, you only want to create an ISO bootable image, so tick the last checkbox. You can burn the created image directly to DVD, create a bootable USB flash drive, or just create an ISO file. The same thing was true for nLite and vLite and all other programs offering rigorous tweaking and customization for Windows.
This takes more expertise, and usually goes beyond the simple process of just slipstreaming the service pack, which is our mission. Grab the one you would like to keep at the top and shake it, all other windows will hide. Nevertheless, for those a little curious, here's a handful of commands and screenshots highlighting the Linux like mode of work in Windows. Anyhow, the first thing you want to do is copy the Windows 7 disc to a directory on your hard disk. Depending on how much different your base image from the service pack is, the slipstreaming process can take a while. Now, some reasons why you should not use Windows 8.X family, at least until they release a normal version for the desktop, with the proper system menu and all that. We also learned a bit about how to edit various configuration files, extraction of archive, additional optional tweaking of the Windows image, and more. We've discussed a lot of stuff, and we saw how to slipstream the service pack both using a WAIK frontend called RT7Lite, as well as manually from the command line using DISM. Download3K did not scan Windows 7 Service Pack 1 for viruses, adware, spyware or other badware. Finally you will be prompted to logon, after which you see the Welcome” screen and a window which says Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is now installed”.
If you don't have the service pack installed, IE9 will take the liberty of installing additional operating system components that are already part of SP1. With IE9's release candidate now available , that's good news for IT pros who may have been reluctant to upgrade in lieu of the service pack. Otherwise, I would urge Windows 7 users who are up-to-date to ignore this offering, at least for now. For example, Microsoft says that systems with hotfixes ( 2406705 , 979350 or 983534 ) will block the installation of the service pack and may experience problems as a result. If you do have any of the above hotfixes installed, you will need to follow Microsoft's instructions here if you want to install this service pack with a minimum of potential complications. Also, do not ignore Microsoft's admonition to backup your system and your data before proceeding with this Service Pack. Microsoft's own Technet forum post on this service pack includes a number of cautionary tales from users who have installed this update. Computer is a new Dell Optiplex 380, Win 7 Pro 32-bit, 4GB ram, Intel Core 2 Duo. For example, some users are reporting that certain types of third party firewalls and disk encryption software may be affected by the service pack. If you decide to proceed with this service pack, please consider having a look at these two resources. The point is: it's probably a good idea to check both the wmic output file and your list of installed programs (aka the list Programs and Features” in windows 7 parlance). I'll add to this that I find it useful to periodically do a reformat/reinstall of Windows to rid oneself of all the junk that Windows and applications accumulate. That proprietary is more opaque to the user makes it more difficult to prevent this problem on my Windows box compared to Linux/BSD systems. I've used the pc a bit (my primary computer is a MacBook Air laptop) since the update and everything seems fine so far. Updated two Windows 7 64 bit computers that I am just using for Windows Media Center off the air TV DVRs. Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop and all open Windows will become transparent. I happen to know this issue caused major havoc today with all of the student computer labs that were running Windows 7 today at a major US University. In addition, you can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP M... Free Shipping on orders over $80! You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic backups to your home or business... Canada's #1 Trusted Online Shop since 2011! Windows 7 Professional includes all the Home Premium features you love and the business features your work demands. It also is a hassle to know that you need to get the latest drivers for the device through the help of the website of the product manufacturers. Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) (OEM) from Microsoft is the long-awaited successor to the ubiquitous Windows Vista operating system. Building upon Vista's impressive feature set, Windows 7 adds many features which simplify the way you use your PC, as well as the way that your PC connects to the world. The Professional edition of Windows 7 is designed to meet the needs of business and home use alike. Finally, the Professional edition adds the ability to backup your system to a home or business network. These include improved desktop navigation, improved speed, the Internet Explorer 8 web browser, Windows Media Center, and HomeGroup networking. Note: The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version of Windows 7 can only be used with a single PC, and the license is non-transferable. Additionally, the software can't be used to upgrade a current version of Windows; it requires you to backup any data on your machine before you install it. Accelerators allow you to highlight any part of a web page, and feed it into a frequently-used service as a search. Windows 7 is optimized so that PCs start up, shut down, and resume from standby faster than previous versions. Windows 7 helps you recover from problems when they occur, walking you through the steps necessary to address common issues. Adaptive display brightness dims a display when you've been away from your PC, and playing DVD movies requires less power than in previous versions of Windows. If you tweak your Windows 7 OS, use Safe” unless you read and understand what you are doing.
I have been using Windows operating systems since 1992, when I installed Windows 3 on my little 16 megahertz Packard Bell 386SX PC running Microsoft DOS. I'd like to address a couple of issues here for the sake of those who are thinking about buying Windows 7 Pro OEM on Amazon. The answer lies in getting hold of a copy of the Windows 7 installation disc with the Service Pack 1 updates already included. Alternatively, you can download a legitimate image of the Windows 7 disc with the SP1 files already included. All you have to do is download the ISO file here, then burn it to disc by double-clicking the file and popping in a blank DVD when prompted.
Note that this won't work if you have a version of Windows that came preinstalled with your computer. Suddenly there appears a message in my Windows Problems & Solutions Section that I shoul verify this window as it is subject to Hackking and is not genuine. Whenever you need to reset or reinstall the same Windows 8 on your OEM PC, the product key will automatically be applied and activated. You will have a free 90-day evaluation period before you must change the product key to be able to enter your volume license product key and activate Windows 8 Enterprise. Since businesses are holding on to Windows 7 for dear life, the chances of finding a Windows 7 PC here will be higher.
I tried going to the MS website , but it didn't show it as a purchase for some reason (or, obviously, list the Product Key). I foolishly thought 8.1 preview was able to be uninstalled back when I installed it. And I am having problems locating the key. Just updated to 8.1, it didn't ask for Product key (used the one already in activation), and installed media Center as well. If you bought the computer and it already came with Windows 7, then it's most likely an OEM version. To check, all you have to do is run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Our upgrade guide  demonstrates the process and helps you understand each step. If you installed Windows 7 yourself (meaning you bought the boxed copy), then you're most likely running the retail version. Until Linux is more friendly, it's just not an option for Windows users to transfer over to Linux. If you need more flexibility than an OEM version of Windows 7 will offer, you can try to get a second-hand retail copy of Windows 7 from websites like eBay. You should be safe if you happen to come across a sealed/wrapped copy of Windows 7, as that implies the key was never used, but those are rare to come across in private auctions. Having to narrow down your choices due to the operating system makes shopping for a computer a bit more difficult. Reddit softwareswap, cheap way to get a windows 7 key (or any other software for that matter) normally you can get windows 7 for 20 dollars (Retail keys at that). Then format your drive (you can do this during the install) and install Windows 7. One thing I would do first is identify all my drivers accurately, and download them in advance. I highly recommend staying clear of eBay auctions for software, I was burned by a seller that had an auction up for a new sealed Windows 7 Pro dvd/license. A friend of mine said that if I buy a PC with W8, I can download the W7 for free. When it arrived it was a handwritten key with a burned copy of Windows 7. I complained to eBay and got my money refunded. Three years ago, I bought a Windows 7 license to upgrade the OS on my HP laptop from Windows Vista. It would be silly not to given it's free (even run it from a live CD/USB so you can try it easily without even having to install it). Sells branded” OEM for less than $80 -Win7 HPrem 32 or 64. These are what I use to build/convert to Win7 for customers, helps with the lower pricing for them. I am in the market for a new PC, but I have not been able to find one with the Windows 7 operating system. I would argue that for the typical computer user who is not a power user, Linux is far easier to install and use than any version of Windows. If you don't like it, you still have your sluggish and virus prone Windows XP to fall back on. I always give myself an hour because I like to play with it for a while after it is installed, to checkout all the bells whistles and free application software. I needed a copy of Windows 7 Pro 32 bit fast, so I found a vendor online that had a downloadable version. I have ordered two copies of Windows 7 Pro from this vendor, and none of the Product keys sent for the download are verifiable. So far I've tried four (4) different product keys that were sent to me, and none of them are verifiable with Microsoft.
After about 15 unsuccessful attempts, I finally reached the vendor about this issue and he sent another product key, but it didn't work either. Needless to say it was a bit long in the tooth and in no way capable of handling an OS upgrade. What really surprised me was that at $235 it wasn't that much more expensive and the Windows 7 operating system a la carte. The sticker key number may be different than the key number reported in one of the programs below.
The product key sticker will usually be on the back of a desktop, and on the bottom or under the battery of a laptop and notebook. If so, the key number on the sticker is the one that's unique to your computer, and that's the one you'll need to input should you ever clean install Windows. This option shows you how to use the free program Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder to see what the product key number is from within a Windows 7 that it has already been entered in (ex: activated). Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder will not show the product key number for Windows 7 Enterprise though. This key is the same for all of the OEM computers with the same model number. This option shows you how to use the free program Speccy to see what the product key number is from within a Windows 7 that it has already been entered in (ex: activated). This option shows you how to use the free program ProduKey to see what the product key number is from within a Windows 7 that it has already been entered in (ex: activated). To confuse matters more, SIW and Belarc both show HFYxx-xxxxx (the MJB Default PK2) as my Product Key. You can then click the button to start a new download in FDM and paste the link in. Microsoft itself does not provide Windows 7 downloads for the general public but the company uses DigitalRiver for online downloads. Download links for all popular English language versions of Windows 7 can be found on this page These are large ISO files containing a number of GB so be prepared for a long download. Although these are full Windows installation files, be aware that they may not contain all the drivers necessary for your particular system. According to what I read at Microsoft sites, these disks are the same as those sold online by the Microsoft store and installations can be activated with a valid product key that you already have. For Firefox and FreeDownloadManager, you can run FreeDownloadManager then right click the download link for the ISO and select "Copy Link Location". There are a variety of things that could have gone wrong with a download this big. I was told by Microsoft that my only option is to purchase Windows 8. I don't think I even have enough memory or the right bit(32/64)for that kind of installation. To install Windows 7 from a USB drive, use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool to put that ISO file onto a USB drive. Microsoft seems to be playing games with the Digital River download links for Windows 7 SP1 ISO are back up. This is the second time Microsoft has disabled the links and then restored them. You may still need to perform a fresh reinstall of Windows 8 or 8.1 on a new PC to get rid of all that bloatware. Here's the most important thing you need to know: Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 have different product keys. That is, if you have a Windows 8 license and attempt to install Windows 8.1 with your Windows 8 product key, you'll receive an invalid product key” message. Older versions of Windows are found in the Previous Versions section of the TechNet Evaluation Center. Click the Install Windows 8.1 button if you have a Windows 8.1 product key or click Install Windows 8 if you have a Windows 8 product key. This tool will create installation media that matches your product key — so, if you have a Windows 8 Professional key, you'll get Windows 8 Professional installation media. The truth is you cannot use the Product Key from an OEM installation of Windows 8/8.1 to download and activate a copy of Windows. This isn't an officially supported way to get Windows 7 installation media — Microsoft won't recommend this trick — but it's worked for years.
This won't help you pirate Windows 7, anyway — even if you download Windows 7 and install it on your PC, you can't use it for more than 30 days without entering a genuine product key. I have activated different types of licences (retail, OEM, OPEN, MS Subscription) using an AIO Windows 7 DVD. However, I could not activate a Windows Starter, using the key in the OEM sticker, after doing a clean install in a netbook. About using a Windows 8 key to activate Windows 8.1, I have read that is it possible to install 8.1 using a KMS code and then activate it with a Windows 8 key but havent tried it by myself. Now there might be many cases when you would like to choose the edition during setup for example, you have Windows 7 Professional key but you downloaded wrong Windows 7 Edition. You can extract the content of Windows 7 setup ISO file using 7-Zip and then delete or modify "" file according to your requirements. Its useful if you are going to do an upgrade because you can run file directly from the extracted folder and install Windows 7. Hello, so i have the windows 7 Ultimate ISO and i would like to install the windows 7 starter for netbook. When i boot from usb and try to install, i dont get the prompt to choose windows 7 starter, it goes straight to accept the terms and conditions for windows ultimate. Just visit the official Windows 7 RC download page , scroll down, select to download the Build 7100 bits in a specific language, sign in with your Windows Live ID and get one product key. To avoid interruption, you'll need to rebuild your test machine using a genuine version of Windows 7 before the software expires. Windows 7 Beta expires on August 1, 2009, and bi-hourly shutdowns will begin July 1, 2009. Windows 7 RC will expire June 1, 2010, and the bi-hourly shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010,” Stephen L Rose , Sr. community manager, Windows IT Pro Client, revealed. If you just need the software, you can still buy Windows 7 software in shrink-wrapped retail and OEM packages, sometimes at prices that are literally too good to be true. Machines that were manufactured before that date with Windows 7 Home Premium can still be sold. If you're an IT pro or developer who needs Windows 7 for testing, you also have subscription options, although they're less of a deal than they were five years ago. Page 4: Windows for testing and development If you need Windows 7 to assist in testing or development of software, you have a few options. There's a catch, though: As of October 31, 2014 , any new PCs they offer must include the more expensive Windows 7 Professional. If you purchase a new PC with a business version of Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 already installed by the manufacturer, the license agreement gives you the right to downgrade to Windows 7 Professional. So if your PC originally came with Windows 8 (or 8.1) Pro, you can replace the installed operating system with Windows 7 Professional at no cost. To exercise downgrade rights, you can use media for Windows 7 Professional that you acquire from any source. Users could still obtain product keys from Microsoft to activate their copies of Windows 7 Beta, which expired on August 1, 2009. After completing installation, you'll need to activate your newly installed copy of Windows 7 by using the telephone activation option and explaining that you are using downgrade rights. The most expensive option is to purchase a full retail license for Windows 7. It's guaranteed to work with any PC, with no installation or licensing complications. But if you're a developer, an IT pro, or a student, you might have a completely different set of needs, including a desire to have one or more PCs running Windows 7 for testing purposes. It offers full access to every client and server version of Windows (going as far back as Windows 3.1). Of course, you could also look on the box or documentation that came with the Windows 7 purchase. Downloaded and ran this software and it started right up and displayed my office 2010 home and student product key along with my windows 7 serial number. Window management in Windows 7 has several new features: Snap maximizes a window when it is dragged to the top of the screen. Windows 7 includes 13 additional sound schemes, titled Afternoon, Calligraphy, Characters, Cityscape, Delta, Festival, Garden, Heritage, Landscape, Quirky, Raga, Savanna, and Sonata. New additions to this list of components include Internet Explorer 8 , Windows Media Player 12 , Windows Media Center, Windows Search , and Windows Gadget Platform. Windows XP Mode runs Windows XP in a virtual machine, and displays applications within separate windows on the Windows 7 desktop. Windows 7 received critical acclaim, with critics noting the increased usability and functionality when compared to its predecessor, Windows Vista. CNET gave Windows 7 Home Premium a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, 116 stating that it "is more than what Vista should have been, and it's where Microsoft needed to go".
PC Magazine rated it a 4 out of 5 saying that Windows 7 is a "big improvement" over Windows Vista, with fewer compatibility problems, a retooled taskbar, simpler home networking and faster start-up. If you purchased your PC from a manufacturer, the product key may be printed on a label that is attached to the computer's case. The version of Windows 7 is also important, as product keys will only work with certain versions of Windows. The next step is to of course download a copy of Windows 7 that will eventually be burned to disc or moved to a USB drive. I purchased Windows 7 from them initially, and thankfully, they keep updated links to most of their downloads. There are a ton of links on the internet to download Windows 7, but be careful where you download Windows 7 from as many of these links may contain malicious or tampered versions of Windows 7. So, start by downloading a copy of Windows 7. Make sure you download the correct Windows version that matches your key (came with your PC)! You should be able to find a quality link to a list of drivers that you need to download for your PC. Windows 7 was built around your feedback, so you'll see a lot of things you've asked for. I know of no one, myself included that have had any problem doing a fresh install with the SP1 integrated disc. Please join our friendly community by clicking the button below - it only takes a few seconds and is totally free. You'll be able to ask questions and get support for Windows 7 or chat with the community and help others. But you may not have time to download what you want onto your laptop or other media player.
It allows you to run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP mode and you can also recover your data easily with automatic back-ups to your home or business network. And with entertainment features like Windows Media Center, it's great for home as well as for business. In Windows 7 you can pin any program to the taskbar so it's always just a click away, and you can rearrange the icons on the taskbar just by clicking and dragging. With Windows 7, we focused on keeping the things you use most right in front of you. Plus, if there are other files you want to keep handy, you can just pin them to the Jump List so they'll always appear. For example, on the Jump List for Windows Media Player, you'll see options to Play All Music or resume your last playlist. Grab the top of that window, shake it and all the other open windows will minimize to the taskbar. Introduced with Windows Vista, Windows Search helps you find virtually anything on your PC quickly and easily. Windows 7 helps you solve more problems, and it helps you solve them on your own schedule. Just enter a word or few letters in the name or file you want, and you'll get an organized list of results. If you see what you're looking for, you can go right to the list without finishing the request.
We looked at a number of ways to improve performance on PCs running Windows 7. We designed the operating system to be more responsive and simpler to use. You can recover more quickly from problems when they do occur because when you're ready to address issues, Windows 7 will help you fix them. We designed Windows 7 to improve battery life by adding power-saving enhancements,such as adaptive display brightness, which dims the display if you haven't used your PC for a while. In previous versions, Windows was often able to tell you when something on your computer needed attention. Windows 7 helps you do it. It'd be great to just send” music from your PC to the place where you want to see or hear it. And you can. It's called streaming, and Windows 7 makes it easy to use your PC to stream music, videos, or photos to your home audio-video system and other networked media devices.
In most cases, if your media receiver doesn't support the file format for your media, Windows 7 automatically converts that content into a format that your media receiver can play. And Windows Live Essentials seamlessly connects what you do on your PC with the online services you use every day, like Windows Live Hotmail, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, and others. The Start menu, Windows Taskbar, and Windows Explorer are touch-friendly, with larger icons that are easier to select with your finger. Depending on the version of Windows you're currently running, installing Windows 7 on your PC may be a lengthy process. Windows 7 also introduces support for new multi-touch technology, so you can control what happens on the screen with more than one finger. Run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to make sure your PC can run Windows 7, and then review the information below prior to buying or installing Windows 7 on your PC. The company initially attempted to provide a unique activation key to each user, with a limit on the number of times the key could be used. Microsoft should know better as history bears out that Windows installs degrade over time and the end user needs install media and a key. Finally, on Saturday morning, Microsoft engineers apparently decided to open the floodgates, and stopped trying to create a new key for every user of the new operating system. The "Genuine MS" drive is a farce until every machine comes with media (genuine, not OEM discs) and a key that works. The list was randomly generated or collected from online sources and you are the only one responsible about how you are using them!! Windows XP Mode runs Windows XP in a virtual machine, and displays applications within separate windows on the Windows 7 desktop. Windows 7 received critical acclaim, with critics noting the increased usability and functionality when compared to its predecessor, Windows Vista. CNET gave Windows 7 Home Premium a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, 116 stating that it "is more than what Vista should have been, and it's where Microsoft needed to go". At PDC 2008, Microsoft demonstrated Windows 7 with its reworked taskbar 29 On December 27, 2008, the Windows 7 Beta was leaked onto the Internet via BitTorrent 30 According to a performance test by ZDNet , 31 Windows 7 Beta beat both Windows XP and Vista in several key areas; including boot and shutdown time and working with files, such as loading documents. These above mentioned serial keys are working fine but in case if you are unable to find properly working Windows7 Activation key , you can drop me a mail at admin@ , we'll respond you in less than 24hrs with working product key. But they could not register my genuine codes either (because they were used on my ahem previous motherboard), and they said they would put me through to some technical support and the phone went dead at their end. A Windows 8 Media Center Pack or Windows 8 Pro Pack product key will not activate Windows 8. Instead you must install and activate Windows 8 with your Windows 8 product key, then add Media Center back with it's product key.
You seem to have a stable internet connection, but for those who don't have good internet connection, a download manager would be a better option, since it would allow you to stop and resume the download anytime. Having to narrow down your choices due to the operating system makes shopping for a computer a bit more difficult. Reddit softwareswap, cheap way to get a windows 7 key (or any other software for that matter) normally you can get windows 7 for 20 dollars (Retail keys at that). Then format your drive (you can do this during the install) and install Windows 7. One thing I would do first is identify all my drivers accurately, and download them in advance. If you update your windows 7 then it will find out that you are using duplicate key, so you can't use it anymore afterwards. The main reason being most of these pirated copies of windows 7 are modified and have rootkits and spywares hidden in them, which are very much undetectable from most antivirus. Using a pirated copy of windows 7 on your computer will compromise your private data to cyber criminals and at the same time you will not be able to receive major updates for bug fixes and security. Note : Since most of these files are above 2GB in size , we advise you to use a Download manager like Free Download Manager to download these Windows 7 ISO images. Yes, you can install an OEM copy of Windows 7 on a PC for your own personal use; I recommend that you avoid doing so for your business, however, especially if you have a licensing agreement with Microsoft. Microsoft seems to be playing games with the Digital River download links for Windows 7 SP1 ISO are back up. This is the second time Microsoft has disabled the links and then restored them. You may still need to perform a fresh reinstall of Windows 8 or 8.1 on a new PC to get rid of all that bloatware. Here's the most important thing you need to know: Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 have different product keys. That is, if you have a Windows 8 license and attempt to install Windows 8.1 with your Windows 8 product key, you'll receive an invalid product key” message. Older versions of Windows are found in the Previous Versions section of the TechNet Evaluation Center. Still another purpose of these downloads would be to get a different language or bit version of Windows 7. Any valid Windows 7 product key determines only the edition (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise). I have downloaded the zipped file from the download link provided and when I unzip it there are many files and folders but I don't see the iso file, when I use rufus what file do I need to point it to for the bootable usb. 
Whereas the non bootable disks can only install the edition they're labeled with, the bootable disks can very easily be converted into universal installation media supporting all Windows 7 editions (except Enterprise). I tried going to the MS website , but it didn't show it as a purchase for some reason (or, obviously, list the Product Key). I foolishly thought 8.1 preview was able to be uninstalled back when I installed it. And I am having problems locating the key. Just updated to 8.1, it didn't ask for Product key (used the one already in activation), and installed media Center as well. If you bought the computer and it already came with Windows 7, then it's most likely an OEM version.
Many are too old to recommend except for diehard bargain hunters, but if you know what you're looking for you can find perfectly good hardware that costs less than you'd pay for a retail copy of the Windows 7 version it includes. On the second, the key should be fine as it is on exactly the same hardware, there is program out there that can store the windows activation (advanced windows token manager) not sure tho if it works when changing from 32 to 64 bit. What is the easiest way to upgrade to Windows 7. Will these downloads do it for me, and what about the activation key. If you have a old Win7 PC around that you dont use you can try use its product key, although you might want to deactivate the Windows 7 on that PC, just to make sure it works. It allows you to run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP mode and you can also recover your data easily with automatic back-ups to your home or business network. And with entertainment features like Windows Media Center, it's great for home as well as for business. In Windows 7 you can pin any program to the taskbar so it's always just a click away, and you can rearrange the icons on the taskbar just by clicking and dragging. With Windows 7, we focused on keeping the things you use most right in front of you. The computer may have a boot menu instead of going into BIOS, depending on the manufacturer it may be the ESC, F2 or even F12 key. Used the links to re-install windows 7 on my alienware, and now i can't connect to the internet because windows can't detect a network driver or an ethernet controller. I have a ASUS I3 2nd Gen PC with Windows home basic 64 bit installed by the OEM. If you want to keep all your documents and important files in safe side then better use genuine copy of Windows 7 Ultimate or you can also upgrade by providing below working product keys of windows 7. Please could any1 send me a product key for windows 7 ultimtae x86 OEM to cathal.@ Tryed using hazars method of the crack and activators but my computer just reboots and starts installing all factory settings then installing vista please help much thanks in advance. Its useful if you are going to do an upgrade because you can run file directly from the extracted folder and install Windows 7. Hello, so i have the windows 7 Ultimate ISO and i would like to install the windows 7 starter for netbook. When i boot from usb and try to install, i dont get the prompt to choose windows 7 starter, it goes straight to accept the terms and conditions for windows ultimate. According to what I read at Microsoft sites, these disks are the same as those sold online by the Microsoft store and installations can be activated with a valid product key that you already have. For Firefox and FreeDownloadManager, you can run FreeDownloadManager then right click the download link for the ISO and select "Copy Link Location". There are a variety of things that could have gone wrong with a download this big. I was told by Microsoft that my only option is to purchase Windows 8. I don't think I even have enough memory or the right bit(32/64)for that kind of installation. To install Windows 7 from a USB drive, use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool to put that ISO file onto a USB drive. The 20 character Product ID is created during the installation process and is prominently displayed under the Windows activation section at the bottom of the Control Panel (icons view) -> System window. 
Finally, if you can't get Windows 7 as a standalone, you can try to buy a new PC that comes preinstalled with Windows 7. There are plenty of brands and online retailers that let you shop for computers with certain criteria, including which operating system is installed on it. If you find this option, just check any Windows 7 editions you're interested in.
To check, all you have to do is run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Our upgrade guide  demonstrates the process and helps you understand each step. If you installed Windows 7 yourself (meaning you bought the boxed copy), then you're most likely running the retail version. Until Linux is more friendly, it's just not an option for Windows users to transfer over to Linux.
There are many users they are not using genuine version of windows 7/windows 7 ultimate and struggling to activate windows with working serial keys and it's very hard to find any accurate product key. You can use the product key on the label to activate, but has to be the same version, a Win 7 HP key will not activate other versions IE. Professional, install first without key, then enter after install has finished. If the PC on which you want to install Windows 7 originally included a license for any version of Windows, you can buy a Windows 7 upgrade license from any vendor that has the software in stock and install that upgrade on your PC. You don't need to reinstall the old operating system; if you want to perform a clean install using upgrade media, you can use the workaround I describe in this post : Boot from the upgrade media and do an installation without entering a product key. Connect, create, and enjoy hours of productivity and entertainment with Windows 7 Professional 64 bit full. This version of Windows allows you to use programs old and new thanks to its Windows XP mode. Installation is as easy as running the setup, entering your authentic product key, and letting Windows verify the information online. Browse the Internet with Windows Explorer and create a home network for file sharing and printing. These installations of Windows 7 Professional OEM 64 bit (on two older Dell PCs) were the easiest, quickest and most glitch-free Windows installations I have ever experienced and that helped motivate me to write this review.