re-installing windows 7
Jan 30, 2015 07:12:28 #
My hard drive has crashed and I guess I did not create a backup disc for windows 7 and a boot disc when I got the computer a couple years ago. Got it from Dell. Any idea if I even can or is it possible to download my licensed copy from the internet when I replace the hard drive? The computer did not come with a disc of the software programs. Thanks...
Jan 30, 2015 07:23:29 #
TomV
Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
You should be able to get a Dell DVD from Dell or perhaps on ebay for about $10 or so. Go on the Dell website and look for Support for your particular service code.
Jan 30, 2015 07:24:19 #
I had the same situation recently. I downloaded Windows 7 and the program key was on a sticker on the computer case-a Dell also. I googled "download Windows 7". I think I found it on a Microsoft site but not certain.
Jan 30, 2015 07:25:35 #
Jan 30, 2015 07:27:32 #
Wandering the same thing. Mine didn't come with a disc either. But it hasn't crashed 'yet'.
Jan 30, 2015 07:34:45 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
I had the same situation recently. I downloaded Windows 7 and the program key was on a sticker on the computer case-a Dell also. I googled "download Windows 7". I think I found it on a Microsoft site but not certain.
It is important to find the exact version to match your key-home, pro etc. There are a lot of possible download sites so take time to look them over carefully before downloading.
Jan 30, 2015 07:39:22 #
Jan 30, 2015 07:51:25 #
10 beta is available. If you can't find the windows product key you could be out of luck. A new version will cost you about 138.00. I would not get windows 8 unless you like being beat up. Windows 10 will be a free upgrade when released for the first year.
Jan 30, 2015 19:49:23 #
you are correct in using "yet". I've had several over the years. Have good backups so nothings lost, just some time.
Jan 30, 2015 19:52:28 #
I called Dell this afternoon, and I am out of warranty, but they are graciously sending me the disc with my copy of windows that came on the computer, plus a disc of all the updated drivers....so, they came through for me again. The tech guy even said he'd further help me if I had any problems in installing the software on the new hard drive....
Jan 30, 2015 19:53:54 #
warrior wrote:
OS 10 is coming free for those who have 7 or 8
I read that, so that's an awesome deal!!
Jan 31, 2015 05:59:42 #
jmsdvdp wrote:
My hard drive has crashed and I guess I did not create a backup disc for windows 7 and a boot disc when I got the computer a couple years ago. Got it from Dell. Any idea if I even can or is it possible to download my licensed copy from the internet when I replace the hard drive? The computer did not come with a disc of the software programs. Thanks...
I came across this article this morning. Free Windows 7.
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-ultimate-free-download-iso-32-and-64-bit/
Jan 31, 2015 06:28:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I came across this article this morning. Free Windows 7.
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-ultimate-free-download-iso-32-and-64-bit/
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-ultimate-free-download-iso-32-and-64-bit/
Thanks Jerry, that is exactly what I was looking for.
Jan 31, 2015 09:40:35 #
Michael Hartley wrote:
Thanks Jerry, that is exactly what I was looking for.
It takes a looong time to download, and it looks like it will be an iso file, but the article explains how to use it.
Jan 31, 2015 09:57:47 #
Don't get the betas yet because they will go thru multiple gyrations and they only have a few of the features you will need enable on each beta version has it is released for testing.
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