However, take into account that whenever Microsoft fancies, it will stop supporting this OS and will forget about implementing security improvements, so you won't be able to update it. In any case, don't expect to download the ISO of this software for free because, even if there already newer versions available, you'll still have to pay its full price. Just a year after its initial release, it received its first major update, Service Pack 1 SP1 that corrects certain errors and security issues found in its code.
Furthermore, it also comes along with different versions that adapt perfectly to the needs of every kind of users:. What hardware configuration is necessary to run Windows 7 on a PC? Don't go too mad trying to figure it out, here are the technical specifications necessary on your computer to make it run appropriately:. These requirements are appropriate for a bit processor, however the recommended specs are necessary for bit versions.
Enabling the Administrator account in Windows 7 is very easy. To do so, it is necessary to go to the device administration options.
Therefore, open the Start menu, right-click Computer , and select Manage from the context menu. Windows Tools Operating Systems Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 is the new operating system by Microsoft that has arrived to succeed Windows Vista and offer the user improvements at visual and performance level Vote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Requirements and additional information:.
This is a commercial software. Antony Peel. Software languages. Microsoft itself does not provide Windows 7 downloads for the general public but the company uses DigitalRiver for online downloads.
Download links for all popular English language versions of Windows 7 can be found on this page. These versions are updated to SP1. Although these are full Windows installation files, be aware that they may not contain all the drivers necessary for your particular system.
According to what I read at Microsoft sites, these disks are the same as those sold online by the Microsoft store and installations can be activated with a valid product key that you already have.
I have activated copies on virtual machines and everything worked. For repair purposes, a product key is not necessary and one of these disks is a worthwhile addition to your emergency disks along with the one described in this previous tip. Update: Microsoft has now taken down the Digital River links for Windows 7 downloads. Get your own favorite tip published!
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Comments The first link in this article should be removed as it is to Vic Laurie's website which is no longer available. I've been waiting for over 25 minutes for it verify my Win7 product key. Is this no longer valid?
The only 2 choices as far as language were French and Korean no English -- not sure why that is, but I chose French as I can at least muddle through that if need be. I'd lost my disks so thanks for the headsup on this, there's a few comments earlier here saying an OEM is ineligible Why would you put this back up when the download site no longer offers it. Also I believe most people have a windows 7 version that came preloaded on their pc and therefore is a OEM version and not eligible for this download.
Microsoft is very stingy in not giving Win 7 to anyone wanting it. I updated my Windows 7 to Windows 10 several months ago but would prefer to revert to Windows 7. Can I use my old Windows 7 product key if I download this Windows 7 installations disk?
Just trying to find a hassle free way to if needed to get it back to now. I already had Windows 7 on my laptop but HD crashed. Swapped it with a new one and when I started it back up it asked for a bootdisk. Downloaded a bootdisk to a USB, inserted it, and the laptop asked for a boot manager. Thank you so much for this link.
I sure feel more secure now that I have an actual disc if anything happens to my installed Windows 7 Thanks again - you are wonderful!! Seeing this article again is great! Having this iso as a tool along with regular backups has made win7 almost foolproof. Thanks for the effort and the updates.
May I know how to use download manager to control the download? I click on the link then it download direct cannot attached to download manager. You can then click the button to start a new download in FDM and paste the link in. Also if you use installed rather than portable software it can all be done automatically. Hope that makes sense I have downloaded file X Is there other method to burn into DVD?
It appears to work fine, by which I mean that I've tested it as far as seeing that the DVD boots ok as far as the install dialogue but I haven't actually run the complete installation. Thanks for advise. I try but it at the end turn to blue screen. May i know how you download your ISO by portableapps? Regarding Windows Have had the same password for a very long time.
Everything working well until yesterday, when signing on to my computer, received a message that the password was incorrect. Quite impossible, I can assure you. Rebooted the computer to no avail.
