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Question

Windows 7 iso

Apr 8, 2015 4:39AM PDT

Where can I download a legal version of windows 7 iso that works? I have a product key on the back of my laptop.

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Try this Microsoft site
Apr 8, 2015 4:58AM PDT
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oem
Apr 8, 2015 5:21AM PDT

I have an OEM license and if I enter my license on that website it will say contact manufacturer.

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The product key you saw
Apr 9, 2015 2:48PM PDT

...on the back of your laptop would be different to the OEM license seen under System.

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Some models like Samsung require
Apr 8, 2015 5:11AM PDT

The maker's restore media. Don't omit laptop details.
Bob

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recovery disks
Apr 8, 2015 6:10AM PDT

if you have not done so, you may be able to create recovery disks for your laptop. go to start and see if there is a manufacturers folder. If so, see if there is an option to create those disk. if there is not, post your full laptop model.

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From their first discussion this model.
Apr 8, 2015 6:23AM PDT