Where do I download Windows 7 (legally from Microsoft)?

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2014-04
  • Luke

    I just bought a serial for Windows 7 on-line from the Microsoft store (the most painful shopping experience EVER!). I selected that I wanted to download my version of Windows 7 after purchase. After payment I was listed a Product Key but no download link in sight.

    Where do I download my Windows 7 ISO to burn to disk?

    Note: I'm not a Technet or MSDN subscriber.

    • Answers
  • techie007

    Windows 7 Professional x64 (64-bit)

    Windows 7 Professional x86 (32-bit)

    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 (64-bit)

    Windows 7 Home Premium x86 (32-bit)

    Windows 7 N Version Direct Download Links [Windows 7 N English for Europe - No Windows Media Player (WMP12)]

    Source

    Yes it is legal as long as you have a legitimate key.

    These download as an .ISO file, which is used to create an install DVD using most DVD/CD burning software.

    Service Pack 1 Update

    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1-U ISO

    Windows 7 Professional SP1-U ISO

    Windows 7 Professional N SP1-U ISO (Note: N editions come without media components)

    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1-U ISO

    Source

  • ricbax

    The link should have been emailed to you with your receipt. More than likely it will not be an ISO but a set of ESD installation files. There is a tutorial here that explains how to convert to an ISO.

    If the download link was not emailed to you I would contact customer service with your invoice number and ask to resend the information.

  • Sathya

    Direct download links from MSFT;

    Windows 7 x86 All Versions English(32Bit)

    http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79643/Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x86.exe

    http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79643/setup1.box

    http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79643/setup2.box

    Windows 7 x64 All Versions English(64Bit)

    http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x64.exe

    http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/setup1.box

    http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/setup2.box


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  • kce

    Possible Duplicate:
    Where do I download Windows 7 (legally from Microsoft)?

    Disclaimer: I'm primarily a Linux/Unix person, so all this Windows licensing stuff is new to me.

    Where I can I legally download Windows 7 installation .ISO files? (And will it work with my OEM manufacturer provided license?)

    Let's say I have friend or family member that comes to me with a laptop that they need help with. This laptop was purchased from ${BigBox Store} and did not come either Installation CDs, or a manufacturer's Recovery CDs and not knowing any better they didn't opt to create a Recovery CD. Additionally, we are out of warranty so there is no (free) way to get the Recovery CDs from the manufacturer (plus they are loaded with a bunch of crapware anyway). And to top things off the installation is completely hosed...as in fresh install is the only way to go.

    Luckily we still have that little license sticker on the bottom of the laptop, so he does own a license (or does the manufacturer own the license?), but we just don't have access to any installation media.

    It looks like can obtain ESD installation files (whatever those are) here or I can get an .ISOs from a legal torrent. The former doesn't work me as I'm on Linux and the latter seems kind of sketchy.

    • Will his OEM license that was provided with laptop work?
    • Is it possible to legally obtain the Windows 7 installation media that matches the appropriate license?
    • Where can I do this?
    • How can I assure that I have a legitimate, untampered and trustworthy .ISO file?
    • Can I get it in a .ISO format (all my machines run Linux, a .exe doesn't help me very much)?
    • Who owns the license? My friend who bought the laptop or the manufacturer?

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  • nhinkle

    Microsoft Windows 7 Download links answered here

    1. The OEM license should be accepted when installing, but if you do not use OEM media then you will need to call Microsoft's activation hotline to complete the activation process.

    2. Purchaser owns the license, but OEM licenses are not transferable between computers - they must stay on the computer they were sold with.

  • Mokubai

    This page seems to have links for .iso files that from what I can tell are on an official Microsoft page and are in .iso format.

    From http://techpp.com/2009/11/11/download-windows-7-iso-official-direct-download-links/

    32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate x86 ISO:

    Amazon.com: http://174.129.85.117/data/Windows7Ultimate32bit.iso

    64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate x64 ISO:

    Amazon.com: http://174.129.85.117/data/Windows7Ultimate64bit.iso

    32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium x86 ISO:

    Digital River: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65732/X15-65732.iso

    64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium x64 ISO:

    Digital River: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65733/X15-65733.iso

    32-bit Windows 7 Professional x86 ISO:

    Digital River: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65804/X15-65804.iso

    64-bit Windows 7 Professional x64 ISO:

    Digital River: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65805/X15-65805.iso

    Sadly I do not know if you can install an OEM copy from them.

  • Kez

    There is a Microsoft KB article which explains the process for obtaining replacement OEM media:

    Replacement of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Software Media

    To replace software which was supplied with your computer, you must contact the OEM where you acquired the hardware and software. For a list of OEMs along with their contact information, please see the following page... http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=fh;en-gb;oemphone

    Note: If your OEM is no longer in business, you can contact please call our Contact Centre for more information about alternatives for acquiring genuine software.

    If you have OEM software, the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) has the PC Manufacturer's name listed under the software version name. For more information about COA, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/faq.mspx#1

    Your best bet is to go back to ${BigBox Store} and ask for installation media. From experience, installation media is an optional extra at an additional cost. For this reason, chances are you will need to pay for it.

    Downloading a copy of Windows 7 from a website or via file sharing is obviously both illegal and unsafe. I would advise against it. However, if you do happen to find yourself in possession of a copy of the ISO, you can use MD5 checksums posted on various websites to check if it is legitimate.

    When the laptop was purchased, it was purchased with an OEM licence for Windows 7. If you buy the licence, you own the licence.