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Download Windows 7

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Greetings all,
I have a computer with no OS and it has a Windows 7 Pro sticker.
How can I download Windows 7 using that COA sticker?


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See if Download Windows 7 Disc Images (ISO Files) helps. You will need to enter the 25 character product key from the sticker.
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Thank you!!
You’ve helped me a lot today!
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Oliver wrote:Greetings all,
I have a computer with no OS and it has a Windows 7 Pro sticker.
How can I download Windows 7 using that COA sticker?


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I don't think it will work, since the COA is usually used on systems that were pre-installed with a version of Win 7. The COA number is in place of the product key on the Windows 7 DVD. If they don't match, it refuses to go further.However, take a look at this site that says maybe you CAN do it?

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Thank you Bob!
I’ll be checking these later on. Will definitely let you guys know.
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Gentlemen thank you for the above references,

Below are three simple steps you can follow to accomplish the download.

Step 1: Download the Windows 7 .ISO
Step 2: Download the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool
Step 3: Using the tool on Step 2 create a copy of the ISO from Step 1 onto a USB or DVD and... there you have it.

**Remember, you NEED your 25 character Product Key from the sticker IOT activate Windows.**

I said simple steps but they weren’t simple for me to find :laugh: , hope this helps!
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Thanks!
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No problem Hans!!


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