How to Install From Iso File in Windows 7
Update 23-Nov-2021: Microsoft has removed the Windows 7 ISO download page from the website, so you can't download the ISO file using your Windows 7 product key. So, use the Method 1 to download the Windows 7 ISO.
Do you need Windows 7 ISO file for some reasons, like your system is not compatible with the latest Windows 10 or your company is still working with Windows 7, then the article is for you?
In this article, we are going to help you to download Windows 7 ISO file for updating or clean installing Windows 7 on your old potato system.
Download Window 7 ISO (Ultimate and Professional Edition)
Method 1: Direct Downloads
Download the correct ISO file from the links below. These links will generate a direct download link from the official Microsoft server. Choose 64-bit or 32-bit based on your System type.
These are direct download links to the English US ISO files. If you want ISO files in any other language, please comment below with the Language, Windows edition, and System type of the ISO file you want, and we will try to provide direct download links.
- File: Windows 7 Ultimate ISO
- Size: 5.5 GB
- Service Pack: SP1
- Version: 32-bit and 64-bit
- File: Windows 7 Professional ISO
- Size: 5.5 GB
- Service Pack: SP1
- Version: 32-bit and 64-bit
Method 2: From Microsoft Download Page (Using Product Key)
In this method, we are going to take help of the Microsoft's Windows 7 ISO download page. Note that we are gonna need the genuine Windows 7 product key to download the latest ISO file, so make sure to keep the Windows 7 product key handy.
- First, go to this URL to open the Windows 7 ISO download page.
- You will notice something like this, just copy your Windows 7 valid retail key and click on the Verify button.
- As soon as the website verifies the key, the Select product language section will appear.
- Use the drop-down menu and select your preferred language and click on the Confirm button.
- Finally, you will get thelink(s) to downloadWindows7ISO, both32–bit and64–bit.
Note that the above Windows 10 ISO download links are valid for 24 hours, so you must download it within the time period otherwise you will have to repeat the same steps again.
Install Windows 7 ISO (Clean Install)
If you have your Windows 10 ISO File ready to update your system to Windows 10 Latest Update, all you have to do is boot from the disc or USB thumb drive to start the setup. Now follow the following steps to clean install Windows 10 using ISO file,
- Insert a flash drive, at least 16 GB.
- Now, open Rufus , in order to create bootable media for Windows 10.
- Make sure to keep all the default settings as it is.
- Now, click on the Start button and wait for a while to finish.
- After completion, Rufus will ask you to restart the PC.
- Restart your PC, and while booting, before the Windows logo , tap the Boot Menu key to open it.
Brand | Assigned Boot Menu Key |
---|---|
Acer | F12 |
Asus | Esc or F8 |
Dell | F12 |
HP | Esc or F9 |
Lenovo | F12, F8, F10 |
Other | Esc or F1-F12 |
- You see a screen with a list of drives, choose the one you inserted/plugged in , and hit Enter .
- Then the Windows logo will appear on the screen for a while, if you see the animated dots it means everything is fine.
- Next, you will be asked to select your Language, Time, Keyboard method and after configuring all these things, Click Next.
- Now click on Install Now.
- Now, Windows 7 set-up will ask you to enter the Product Key, if you have a Windows 10 product key, proceed to enter it. Otherwise, click on "I don't have a key" or "Do this later".
- Now setup will ask you to choose the correct edition of which you have a License either Home or Pro. Make sure to enter the correct edition if you choose the wrong edition then you would need to perform a clean install again.
- Just wait for a while, the system prepares itself to copy files.
- Accept the license terms, to do so check the box in front of "I accept the license terms".
- Click Next .
- Click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) .
- Select the drive and then click Next. [If there are multiple partitions, select each from the bottom, then click to delete until only one unallocated drive left]
- Select the unallocated drive list, Click New > Apply > O K.
- Select the Primary partition from multiple partitions, click Next .
- Just wait for few seconds while Windows install.
- When all this setup will complete, Windows will reboot into the setup automatically.
- After this, Windows will detect and install hardware. and it will restart for the last time.
General FAQs
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Is this a genuine ISO file of Windows 7?
Yes, it is, these links will generate a direct download link from the official Microsoft server.
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Is Windows 7 available in 32-bit?
Yes, we have provided the download links to both 64-bit and 32-bit.
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Is it compatible with my 4GB RAM PC?
Yes, Microsoft's minimum criteria for Windows 7 is 2 GB RAM, so it will run smoothly on your PC.
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Can I upgrade from 32-bit Windows 7 to 64-bit Windows 7?
It depends upon your system configuration. Check whether your processor is x64 or x32.
You can check it by doing the following,
Start button ->Right-click Computer ->Properties. UnderSystem, see thesystem type.
If your system (processor) is x64 based then you will have to clean install Win 7. -
Will I get windows updates?
If you have the license of the original Windows 7, then yes you will get security updates from Microsoft.
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Which software we should use to write ISO images into USB drives?
There are many tools to create bootable media, but we recommend you use Rufus.
Conclusion
So, that was it, we have successfully downloaded Windows 7 ISO file and also installed it in our system.
In case you didn't understand any steps, or you can have any other queries regarding this article, then feel free to comment down below, we will be more than happy to assist you.
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How to Install From Iso File in Windows 7
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