If you have a valid Windows product key, you can download full legal copies of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 from Microsoft and use them to reformat your computer or to setup a new computer. What’s even better is that you can now use a Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 product key to install Windows 10 on a machine too. So if you have a Windows 7 or 8.1 PC and you want to perform a clean install, you can now download the Windows 10 ISO image and use your current product key to activate Windows 10 after it is installed. The only restriction that Microsoft is still maintaining is that you must install Windows 10 on the same PC where Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 were installed. However, even with this restriction, it’s a big change for Microsoft and great for consumers. In this article, I’ll talk about how you can download a legal ISO image from Microsoft for the latest versions of Windows and create a bootable USB flash drive so that you can install the OS on your PC. Download Windows 10, 8, 7 ISO Images Previously, you used to be able to download ISO image files for Windows from a partner company called DigitalRiver, but Microsoft removed that option about a year or so back.

Now in order to download any of the latest operating systems, you have to visit the software download page here. Across the top, you’ll see Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. For Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, you can download the ISO images without needing a product key. You have to enter that once you start the setup process. Download Windows 7 For Windows 7, however, you actually need to enter a product key before you can even download the ISO image file. Once you type in a valid product key, you’ll choose the language and whether you want to download the 32-bit or 64-bit version.

Note that the version of Windows 7 you get to download will depend on your product key. So if you are using a Windows 7 Home key, you’ll only be able to download Windows 7 Home. Download & Install Windows 8.1 For Windows 8.1, you have to download the media creation tool. What’s nice about the media creation tool is that you can use it to download Windows 8.1 and install it directly to a USB flash drive or burn it to a DVD. Once you download the tool and run it, you’ll be asked the language, edition and architecture you want to download.

Click Next and you’ll have the option to save the file directly to a USB flash drive or download the ISO and burn it to a DVD. If you pick USB flash drive, you’ll be asked to insert one before you can start the download. After that, the download will begin when you click Next.

Once the download is complete, the tool will begin installing the OS onto the USB drive or downloading the ISO file. Download & Install Window 10 For Windows 10, you’ll see a button at the top called Upgrade now, which will try to upgrade your Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 install to Windows 10. Keep scrolling down and you’ll see a Download tool now button. Windows 10 also comes with a media creation tool, which does the same thing as the Windows 8.1 tool, but has an extra option at the very beginning. First, you choose whether you want to upgrade the current PC or create installation media for another PC. In our case, we want to choose the latter option.

The Windows 10 media creation tool will also try to determine the best options for you based on the current PC hardware. You can uncheck the Use the recommended options for this PC box if you want to pick something different. You can choose from USB flash drive or ISO file using this tool. As with the Windows 8 tool, you’ll have to to a DVD if you pick that option.

If you pick flash drive, you’ll just need to make sure you have one already connected to your computer before you click Next. USB Creation Tool for Windows 7 If you’re downloading Windows 8 or Windows 10 as an ISO file, you probably want to burn them to a DVD. For Windows 7, you only get the option to download the ISO file (no media creation tool), so you might want to burn it to a DVD or make a bootable USB flash drive. Luckily, Microsoft has another free tool called the that will take the ISO and install it onto a USB flash drive or burn it to a DVD. Note that this tool is called Windows 7 USB/DVD tool, but it works with the Windows 10 and Windows 8 ISO image files also. Once you download and install it, you’ll simply go through a four step process. First, you pick your Windows ISO image file like shown below. Next, you choose whether you want to use a USB device or a DVD for your Windows installation media.

Make sure to insert your USB device or DVD and then click the Begin copying or Begin burning button to start the process. You’ll get a popup message stating that the USB device must be erased in order to continue. Go ahead and click Erase USB Device.

If you have a valid Windows product key, you can download full legal copies of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 from Microsoft and use them to reformat.

The program will format the USB device and then begin the installation. Once completed, you will have a bootable Windows USB device or DVD disc. Once you have created your media, you simply need to plug it into your computer and restart. Most computers will try to boot from DVD or USB first, so the installation should come up automatically. However, if not, you will have to enter the BIOS and change the boot order manually. If you have any questions, feel free to post a comment.

You might also want to download Windows 7 just to try out the or to put it on a second computer at home. Windows can be expensive so finding a place to download Windows 7 for free is an enticing thought. Pretty much everything is available on the internet for free, right? Where Can I Download Windows 7?

There are several places to download Windows 7 online but most of them are somewhere between 'maybe okay' and 'completely illegal.' Windows 7 has been legitimately distributed online in the past, but it was never free. Important: is the most recent version of Windows and can be upgraded to from Windows 7. See for help on what to do next if you're interested.

It's important to realize that in many ways, what you actually pay for when you legally purchase a copy of Windows 7 is the, sometimes referred to as a CD key or key code, or incorrectly as the. This is the official way to get your Windows 7. Here's how to do it: Visit [Microsoft.com] ​ Important: This process will only work if you have a retail license of Windows 7. This will probably be the case if you bought Windows 7 yourself, or a smaller computer company installed it for you as part of your custom PC purchase. If Windows 7 came preinstalled with your major-brand PC, you probably have an OEM license and you'll need to try some of the ideas below this one. Enter your valid Windows 7 product key and verify it with Microsoft. Tip:Don't have your product key anymore?

So long as Windows 7 is still installed somewhere, you may be able to extract it. See for some help. Download the Windows 7 ISO image to your computer. What you do with that Windows 7 ISO file next depends on how you plan on installing Windows 7: Install From Disc: Take that Windows 7 ISO and burn it to an empty DVD disc. See for help.

Install From USB: 'Burn' the ISO image to a. See for a complete tutorial. See for an alternative method. • next, or use this flash drive or disc for diagnostics. Whatever you were after the Windows 7 download for in the first place. If this Microsoft resource doesn't work out for you, you may need to request a replacement in a different way.

Keep reading for that and several more ideas. Don't Have a Windows 7 Key? Here's Your Other Option There's one way to download Windows 7 legally, without ever having to have purchased a copy or have a valid product key, but it has a caveat that you're probably not going to like. You can download Windows 7 for 'free' as part of your paid (previously known as MSDN). This professional subscription by Microsoft grants you access to Windows 7 downloads and product keys, as well as downloads and keys for most of the software Microsoft produces. Unless you're a software programmer or IT professional, this very expensive subscription program is almost certainly not worth the money.

Note: Prior to late 2012, Windows 7 was available for individuals to purchase and download directly from the Microsoft Store. While this is still an option for, it is, unfortunately, no longer possible for Windows 7. A 90-day trial version of Windows 7 Enterprise used to be an option until 2015 but that's also no longer available, replaced with the Windows 10 equivalent. Of course, if downloading Windows 7 isn't necessary for your situation, your other option is to purchase a copy of Window 7 on DVD. Microsoft no longer sells Windows 7 directly, but you might still find copies of Windows 7 or from an electronic retailer like, so shopping around for the best price is a good idea. Note: If you have a Windows 7 disc, and are only trying to download Windows 7 because you need to install it on your computer which does not have an, there is a way to get the installation files from your DVD onto a. See for instructions.

The [Now Defunct] 'Digital River' Method Back when Windows 7 was available for purchase and download through the Microsoft Store, Microsoft used a company by the name of Digital River to provide the Windows 7 ISO images. For a very long time, those Windows 7 ISO files were on a public, unsecured server and could be downloaded without showing any proof of purchase. This might have been a long-running mistake on the part of Digital River, or perhaps Microsoft simply didn't mind considering the fact that to use Windows 7 for more than 30 days anyway. Regardless of how or why they existed so long, they've all been removed as of February 2015. If you have a valid Windows 7 product key, visit Microsoft Software Recovery. If you don't, you'll need to purchase an MSDN subscription, or, most likely, just purchase Windows 7 outright. Beware of Other Windows 7 Downloads Any other 'free' Windows 7 download you come across online is most certainly illegal, including Windows 7 ISO files obtained via or directly from other websites or servers.

Aside from legal issues, these Windows 7 downloads, unlike the official replacement ISO image from Microsoft, run the risk of being something other than advertised. For example, many Windows 7 images available on torrent sites and from other unofficial sources are 'cracked' versions of Windows 7, meaning they've been modified for various reasons. And may also include built-in. Best to avoid a situation like that.

Don't Want to Download Windows 7? Replace the Disc A final option for those of you with broken or lost Windows 7 discs that don't want to download an official ISO image is to try to get a replacement Windows 7 disc instead. If Windows 7 came preinstalled on your computer (i.e. You have an OEM (not retail) license), and you did have a disc but it's now lost or damaged, contact your computer maker for a replacement.

Depending on your computer maker's policy, the replacement Windows 7 media may be free or you may be charged a small fee. If you're in a similar situation with a Windows 7 disc but you purchased a retail copy of Windows 7 on DVD, you can contact the Microsoft Supplemental Parts team and request a replacement. Waptrick Software Free Download For Pc. You can find their contact information. Finally, while not a replacement for Windows 7, you should know that it's possible to create a system repair disc for Windows 7 from any other Windows 7 computer, including a friend's, for just the cost of a blank CD. That disc can be used to perform all the diagnostic and repair functions that a full Windows 7 setup DVD can.

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