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Many new PCs have the Windows Installation file stored on a hidden partition which can normally be accessed if needed…but what if something happens to that copy and you don\u2019t have the installation disk?<\/p>\n

Well the good news is that you can simply download the full installation file for windows 7, legally, as long as you still have the product license key number that\u2019s usually located on a sticker under or on the side of your computer.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t locate this product key, then you may need to buy a new installation disk with a new license which could cost hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n

Windows 7 \u00a0installation\u00a0file downloads (remember you’ll need your licence number to install any of these)<\/strong>
\nHome Premium 32-bit<\/a>
\nHome Premium 64-bit<\/a>
\nProfessional 32-bit<\/a>
\nProfessional 64-bit<\/a>
\nUltimate 32-bit<\/a>
\nUltimate 64-bit<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many new PCs have the Windows Installation file stored on a hidden partition which can normally be accessed if needed…but what if something happens to that copy and you don\u2019t have the installation disk? Well the good news is that you can simply download the full installation file for windows 7, legally, as long as you still have the product[Read More…]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[134,133],"class_list":["post-2070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-windows-7-install","tag-windows-installation-disk"],"yoast_head":"\nNo Windows Installation Disk? 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