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How to Download Windows 7 Safely and Install it
There are still repositories for the old OSes online
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Updated onOctober 3, 2024
updated onOctober 3, 2024
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Windows 10 will soon be scrapped and Windows 11 will rule, but a lot of people still want to install Windows 7.
However,Windows 7is so old that Microsoft doesn’t officially support it anymore. Luckily, we still found a repository of thegenuine version of Windows 7 with SP1update, readily available to mount on aUSB flash driveor DVD.
In fact, if you look closely on the highlighted page, you will also find other Windows 7 versions for different languages or the Enterprise and Ultimate editions. While you are on that, you may also use thebest Windows 7 ISO mounting toolsand get over with it.
How do I download Windows 7 ISO file?
All you need to do is go to the Internet Archive website and hit the download button. It’s as simple as that:
Keep in mind that you need to first enter a valid 25-digit product key in order to get theISO files.
Make sure you have sufficient data storage available on your computer,USBor external drive for thedownloadto complete. More specifically, you need a blank USB or DVD that has at least 4 GB of space.
After you download the desired ISO file, you need to create a bootable media and use it to boot your PC from it. If you’re planning to create a bootable DVD, you can use anyISO-burning software.
However, if you plan to use a flash drive, you’ll need to use a tool such asRufus. This is a free and portable tool that will allow you to create a bootable flash drive from an ISO file. To create a bootable flash drive, just do the following:
Once the process is completed, use the flash drive and boot from it to install the desired operating system.
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Also, don’t forget to read thecomplete list of system requirementsto make sure that your machine can properly run theOS.
If you’re still using DVDs, we have a great guide on how tocreate a Windows 7 installation discso don’t miss it.
This should not be a problem if you own a new computer. However, do make sure your computer meets the system requirements, especially if you’re planning the install theISO fileson an old computer.
More about the topics:windows 7,windows 8.1
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
