reinstall windows 7 without cd or iso Solved/Closed

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Hello,

Due to some minor issues with my system, I would like to reinstall my 7 64bits. However, I could not (re)find an installation CD. I haven't mounted an ISO either...

My question is how can I reinstall my operating system without a CD or an image?

I checked out the Microsoft website but didn't find anything particularly interesting... The best would have been to find a downloadable image for free online.
If someone could point me in the right direction, I would be very grateful!

Thank you =)

Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 3.6.8

laurent2m-l · Accepted Answer

Good evening,
You won't get any help finding an image of a disk because it's against the site policy of CommentCaMarche (it would be an incitement to piracy).

However, is your computer recent and was Windows 7 pre-installed at purchase?
In that case, since it started, you should be able to do a factory reset. Sometimes, there's even a shortcut for that in the Windows menu.
These days, few manufacturers provide DVDs, except for professional versions (and even then!).
Visit the website of your PC's manufacturer or check if there’s a key you can press on startup to perform this factory reset.
Be careful, you will lose your personal files, so make a backup beforehand.
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All good things come to those who wait...

R@oul · Answer

If you have Windows 7, it means your computer is relatively new. Turn to your seller according to your manufacturer, they will send you a CD.
But the most important thing is not Windows 7 but your drivers!!!

Voronov · Answer

Thank you both for your quick responses.

My computer is a few months old, so it's quite recent. Windows 7 was indeed pre-installed.
As for the drivers, no worries, I have what I need =)

Regarding the ISO, I thought it was legal to copy your system for reinstallation later when you don't have the manufacturer CD, my bad!

Okay for my personal files, I have an external hard drive to protect my important and professional data.

However, for the manufacturer's website, I had it custom-made at Surcouf. No info available on their site regarding this issue, so it’s probably best to go see them...

I will look for a way to do a factory reset in parallel. If anyone knows the process, I’m interested.

Thanks again for your help ;)

teyu38 · Answer

I had a similar problem. Impossible to restore, impossible with the recovery DVD I burned (bad burning?? damaged DVD??) In any case, I didn't find help on any forum, so I ended up completely reformatting + installing Ubuntu... that's fine too.
But what’s hard to accept is having paid for Windows 7 and not being able to use it... anyway, I accept... and I'm looking at the positives... I'm discovering another OS that works just as well and is also free!
So if anyone wants a key, I’m willing to give mine away since I can't use it anymore! ... I hesitate to post it here publicly because ultimately it would be 'encouraging piracy' lol...
Anyway... Microsoft is great at selling, but it feels like a scam to me. I have the impression that I got ripped off... I paid for something that I can no longer use and that is also free elsewhere and works just as well!! Before I was a fool (but I didn't know it!), now I know and I also know that I will never spend another single € on Microsoft...

Newlon · Answer

Hello, I have a little problem

I want to reset my C drive because I can't delete the software that's causing me issues from my admin panel.

I already managed to do the process without needing the backup disks and all, but now I can't remember,

Could someone explain it to me?

Fab · Answer

It seems to me that by pressing F10 at startup, the system reloads Windows 7!

melanie · Answer

Hello

I have a bit of the same problem as the person at the beginning of the thread. My computer is a Toshiba Satellite, it is 2 years old and upon startup, I get lots of error messages like “… Toshiba won’t start”. I would like to reset it to wipe everything. Is that possible? It's old so how can I tell if Windows 7 is pre-installed?
Also, the Windows key, which is usually non-removable, has faded with a lot of numbers; in my case, they have erased, but I want to emphasize that my computer is not a wreck. Is there a way I can recover those numbers?
Thank you in advance for your responses, which I hope can help me.

Reinstall windows 7 without cd or iso

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