I do not have Windows 7 media but I do have my product key. How do I restore my computer?

Hi , i have the same problem but are there any Greek iso versions to download from digitalriver?I need 32bit Home Premium and 64 bit Ultimate, if they exist and someone could post a link then it would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance.

I don't know but will I need a my tower sticker product key and/or my activation product key to use Windows 7 Home Premium x32 .iso???

When I extracted Windows 7 Home Premium x32 .iso, I do not know the difference of the setup.exe and setup.exe located in Source.

From google searches & youtube videos, people say to launch the one located in Source.

What is the difference?

The latest download the Windows 7 .ISO files now include Service Pack 1
(Note: must match what your product key on your "Tower" version is for proper activation)

You change the BIOS to so that the 1st Boot device is your DVD drive. Power up the PC and quickly insert the DVD you will create using the instructions listed below.

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How to find out if I have a 32 or 64Bit version of Windows installed on my computer:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/find-out-32-or-64-bit

Windows 7 Home Premium 32Bit:  http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58996.iso
    SHA1 Hash value: 6071B4553FCF0EA53D589A846B5AE76743DD68FC
Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit:  http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58997.iso
    SHA1 Hash value: 6C9058389C1E2E5122B7C933275F963EDF1C07B9

Windows 7 Professional 32Bit: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59183.iso
    SHA1 Hash value: D89937DF3A9BC2EC1A1486195FD308CD3DADE928
Windows 7 Professional 64Bit: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59186.iso
    SHA1 Hash value: 0BCFC54019EA175B1EE51F6D2B207A3D14DD2B58

Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59463.iso
    SHA1 Hash value: 65FCE0F445D9BF7E78E43F17E441E08C63722657
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59465.iso
    SHA1 Hash value: 36AE90DEFBAD9D9539E649B193AE573B77A71C83

1) After downloading the correct .iso file install HashCalc and validate the SHA1 hash value
is correct. If the download is not corrupt, the value HashCalc returns will match the SHA1 value I posted.
HashCalc: http://www.slavasoft.com/hashcalc/index.htm

2) Next use ImgBurn or Gear ISO to create a bootable DVD.

Create a Bootable Windows 7 DVD using the .ISO file
Burning a Windows 7 ISO File on a DVD
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/977640

ImgBurn - In addition to supporting the creation of Cds/DVDs from .ISO files,
it supports a wide range of other image file formats, and it's free.
(BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, MDS, NRG, PDI and ISO)
http://www.imgburn.com/

Screen shots to help you use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=screenshots
Burning ISO Images with ImgBurn article: http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn
(The steps are the same for Windows 7 or Windows 8), except you are not creating a Repair disc but a full installation DVD)

Note: Always use high quality DVD+R media and the slowest burn speed (4x or 6x) if offered a choice.

====================== Keyless Install ================================

How to perform a 'Keyless Install' of Windows:

Boot from the Windows 7 DVD disc you created and start the installation process.

After you enter user name and password you will be asked to:
'Type your Windows product key',  do not enter a key.
Also located just below the box where you would enter the key is a box with a check mark
to 'Automatically activate Windows when I am online', remove the check mark and click 'Next'.

You will now have a 30 day grace period in which to activate Windows.

During the grace period you can install your device drivers,
run Windows Updates and resolve any other problems or issues.
Once you are satisfied everything is functioning properly, then activate Windows. 

 

====================== Device Drivers ===============================

Go to your computer manufacture's support web site and check for Windows 7 drivers for your specific model number.

If there are Windows 7 drivers, then download to a folder on your hard drive and install all of them, starting with the Motherboard/chipset drivers, SATA, LAN, Audio, USB, Graphics, Webcam, Etc., and so on.

List of Computer Manufacturer's support sites:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/contact-support/computer-manufacturers

Tips for fixing common driver problems
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Tips-for-fixing-common-driver-problems
Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Tips-for-fixing-common-driver-problems

Graphics/Video drivers:
Check the Graphics card manufacture's download site for the most recent Windows 7 drivers for your card.
ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

================== Run Windows Update ===========================

Install the 'Important' updates that are available.

Do a small group (10 updates maax at a time)of updates at a time,
reboot if prompted and install another small group of updates and so on,
saving any .NET Framework updates for last.

================== How to Activate Windows 7 by Internet ==============

1) Click Start and in the Search box type:   Activate 
2) Click on the 'Activate Windows' option at the top of the list
3) Click on 'Activate Windows online now'
4) Enter your 25 character product key (not case sensitive)
5) Click 'Next' and wait for the key to be verified.

Alternate Method - Reaching a real person:
1) Click Start, and in the Search box type:   slui.exe  4
2) Next press the 'ENTER' key
3) Select your 'Country' from the list.
4) Choose the 'Phone Activation' option.
5) Stay on the phone *** do not select/press any options *** and wait for a person to help you.
6) Explain your problem clearly to the support person.
7) The support person should give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
8) Verify the ID is correct by reading back to the support person.
9) Enter the ID number and click 'Next' to finish the activation process.

Microsoft Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers:
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
(This site is for Volume License Activation but if you call they will help you)

The phone number you called does not work:
Microsoft Worldwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

 

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

To be exact, I don't have a installation disk.

So you may get a better understanding of my problem please see my full problem.

i read through your feed back though & it is extremely helpful.

My question:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_install/upgrade-windows-vista-home-premium-to-windows-7/26658f40-98f6-4e6e-8d4d-244ca08369ac

See my reply on the link you posted.

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

hi,

does this work with a windows usbd dvd tool that i downloded from microsoft.

thaks

For instructions on creating a bootable USB Flash drive to install Windows 7:
Read: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html
Or: http://arstechnica.com/business/2009/12/the-usb-flash-drive/

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

Hi J W Stuart

can i get this on a usb like is there a tool for it to transfer the files?