I have an old laptop with Windows 7 on it. I do not have an installation disk, but I do have the serial number for the OS. I need to make a boot disk/USB because the computer is not starting. All I could find on this site is instructions to make a boot disk using the computer, which is not possible.
Manually Boot from CD on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Changing the boot order from the BIOS of a computer allows the machine to try and automatically find the device you select and boot from it. While this should work most of the time, on occasion, the computer won't select the drive properly. Instead, you can try manually booting from the CD. Booting from a disc is operating system independent, meaning that booting from a CD or DVD in Windows 7 is the same as in Windows 10, or Windows 8, etc. How to Boot From a CD, DVD, or BD Disc Change the boot order in BIOS so the CD, DVD, or BD drive is listed first. Nov 06, 2009 To make a Windows 7 Recovery Boot Disk, simply go into the Control Panel and look under the System and Security section for “Back up your computer.” Once you click that, you will see an option off to the left to “Create a system repair disk.”. Free windows 7 boot disk download. If you do not have a LEGAL Home Premium CD-Key, the disc will NOT work. There are many legitimate reasons why a person may. After a while, a Windows 7 boot disc is created. If you just want to make a boot disk to have on hand in case the Windows boot fails, you can stop in this step. If you are confronting a computer boot issue, go ahead. Step 2: Boot Your Computer from Boot Disk. Insert the boot disc you burned in Step 2 to your computer. Here you can free download Windows 7 boot information: Windows 7 boot image 32 bit Windows 7 boot image 64 bit. Step 2: Set Windows 7 boot information. After you save the windows 7 boot image file, now click the “Bootable” on the toolbar, choose the first option “Set boot image”, a window will pop-up, and then choose the boot.
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If it came preinstalled:
Here are the Key/s to press at Boot to reinstall the operating system (new condition). Under each Manufacturer in the list below are the instructions in the respective links for you to follow on how to use their Recovery Partition
Acer – Press Left Alt + F10 Keys.
Advent – Tap F10 until Starting System Recovery appears
Asus – Press F9
Dell – Press F8 which will bring up Advanced Boot Options http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=DSN_362066
eMachines: Press Left Alt Key + F10
Fujitsu – Press F8
Gateway: Press Alt + F10 Keys - As Acer owns them: press Left Alt + F10 Keys as per Acer eRecovery
HP – Press F11 repeatedly
Lenovo – Press F11
LG – Press F11
Packard Bell: Press and hold the ALT key while pressing repeatedly the F10 key. Release the keys when a message displays that Windows is loading files.
Samsung – Press F4
Sony Vaio – Tap F10 until the Edit Boot Options screen is displayed
Toshiba – Press 0 (zero)
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If preinstalled, you can also contact your Laptop/Computer Manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of Recovery Disks.
They should do that for a small cost, IF they still have them available (Most don't).
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You can also borrow the exact same edition of Windows 7 Retail DVD and use your Product Key on the COA sticker to reinstall the operating system.
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Or you can use this for preinstalled OEM or Retail Licenses
Download the correct ISO file and make your own disk and use the Product Key that is on the COA Sticker.
Download:Windows ISO Downloader.exe
Version: 6.00
Release Date: 11 April 2018 (to be released tomorrow)
Requirements: Windows 7 or newer, .NET Framework 4.x, Internet Explorer 8 or newer.
Important: As of Version 6.00, we're adding back an experimental feature to generate links for Windows 7 and Office 2010. Generation of new links for these products is throttled, and not every download is always available in every language. New links are generated on a first come first served basis, with users who enable the idle resource donation getting preferential treatment. If you have further questions, please use the WinCert Forum to get in touch, so that other users can also benefit from the discussion.
And here are instructions on how to burn ISO images to disk:
You change the Boot Order in the BIOS to be able to boot from your installation media:
Then do a clean install:
The COA sticker is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.
With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.
Using the downloaded ISO file Method may require phone Activation.
If it does require phone Activation, do not follow the Auto Prompts, but hold on for a real person to explain to as to what has been done for re-installation purposes
'How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone'
The above method also will require you to go to your Computer Manufacturer's website > Support and Downloads Section > locate your Model Number and Operating System > then download and install the latest Drivers for it.
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Using the USB method in conjunction with the above Windows 7 download:
'How to Get and Use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool'
Cheers.
When you download Windows from Microsoft Store, you have two options: You can download a collection of compressed files, or you can download an ISO file. An ISO file combines all the Windows installation files into a single uncompressed file.
If you choose to download an ISO file so you can create a bootable file from a DVD or USB drive, copy the Windows ISO file onto your drive and then run the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. Then simply install Windows onto your computer directly from your USB or DVD drive.
When you download the ISO file, you must copy it onto a USB or DVD. When you're ready to install Windows, insert the USB drive or DVD with the ISO file on it and then run Setup.exe from the root folder on the drive.
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This allows you to install Windows onto your machine without having to first run an existing operating system. If you change the boot order of drives in your computer's BIOS, you can run the Windows installation directly from your USB drive or DVD when you first turn on your computer. Please see the documentation for your computer for information about how to change the BIOS boot order of drives.
Making copies
Windows 7 Boot Disk On Usb
To install the software, you can make one copy of the ISO file on a disc, USB flash drive, or other media.
After you’ve installed the software and accepted the license terms that accompany the software, those license terms apply to your use of the software. The license terms for Windows permit you to make one copy of the software as a back-up copy for re-installation on the licensed computer. If you do not delete your copy of the ISO file after installing the Windows software, the copy of the ISO file counts as your one back-up copy.
If you need to download the software again, you can go to your Download Purchase History in your Microsoft Store account and access the download there.