Some people, for whatever reason, are still using Windows 7. If you have a computer running Windows 7 and want to start over with a clean operating system, you will need a copy of the required installation files.
Read on to find out how to download legally and install Windows 7 OEM.
How to download Windows 7 OEM
Microsoft used Windows 7 ISOs for download via Digital River. However, since February 2015, they have not been available. Instead, the company has made disk images available on its website.
Before following the instructions, make sure you have the product code ready. You will also need an empty USB with 4 GB of memory:
Read on to find out how to download legally and install Windows 7 OEM.
What is the OEM of Windows 7?
If Windows 7 was preinstalled on your computer at the time of purchase, you probably did not get a copy of the Windows 7 installation DVD. Instead, you received a 25-digit OEM product number. (OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.)
Using the product key, you can reinstall a clean copy of Windows 7, free from all the bloatware and spyware that some manufacturers have packaged.
How to download Windows 7 OEM (ISO)
Microsoft used Windows 7 ISOs for download via Digital River. However, since February 2015, they have not been available. Instead, the company has made disk images available on its website.
Before following the instructions, make sure you have the product code ready. You will also need an empty USB with 4 GB of memory:
- Switch to the official Microsoft download page.
- Scroll to the end of the page and enter the product code.
- Choose your LANGUAGE.
- Select the 32-bit or 64-bit version.
- Download the file.
To install your clean copy of Windows 7, you need to boot from the USB drive. To boot from the unit, open the BIOS menu of the computer during the boot process and set the boot from USB. The button varies between producers.