How to do a windows repair without a disc on Windows 7

I thought you could repair windows by booting the computer using the windows installation cd. I do not have a disc. My Dell came with win7 hp installed and I did and anytime upgrade to win7 professional, so all I have is the card with the product key number on it. Would I just click on the anytime upgrade in the start menu and input the producy key or wil MS think I'm trying to install it on another computer?

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Marilyn O

Hello phoenixmark,

You might have overlooked how to create a repair disk in SpiritX's post above.

See:
How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc - Free (Must be made on a
Windows 7 computer running the same 32 or 64 bit.)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

A Installation Disk can also be made to use for Repair. Of course you would
use your own COA (Product Key).

Windows 7 (English) with Service Pack 1

• Windows 7 Home Premium (x86) - X17-58996

• Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) - X17-58997

• Windows 7 Professional (x86) - X17-59183

• Windows 7 Professional (x64) - X17-59186

• Windows 7 Ultimate (x86)* - X17-59463

• Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)* - X17-59465

Hope this answered your question.

Marilyn