you can’t download that if you have an OEM liscence (factory preinstalled windows 7-)- I’ve also read many horror stories abotu keys purchased online not working- so beware
You are mistaken. You can download the Windows 7 disc images in ISO format from Microsoft. It makes absolutely no difference what operating system you are using on the computer you download it on. You can use the iso file to burn new discs and do a clean install on a laptop with windows 7 preinstalled, but you either need to use software ahead of time to save and then reuse your OEM license or you can purchase a non-oem license.
I’ve also read many horror stories abotu keys purchased online not working- so beware.
Yes I have heard those types of “horror stories” as well. But I have used keys purchased in virtual machines many times from eBay sellers who have large amounts of positive feedback over a period of years. As I said previously, I do not know about their origin. Some of the sellers have claimed that people and organizations have discarded their Windows 7 machines and that their licenses have legitimately been salvaged.
Since I have used these licenses only in virtual machines believe that I have risked only the purchase price which was nominal. All the keys that I have purchased have worked immediately and have continued to work over a period of years.
I am sorry. I see what you are talking about. I went back to Microsoft’s current download link and you need to have a product key to use it. If you don’t have one currently and do not feel like you can stand to risk $5 to get one on eBay then I guess you are out of luck.
OK, I went ahead and tried the last Windows 7 Key that I purchased on eBay on the Microsoft download link and it came back as an OEM even though it still worked fine with virtual machine installations using the installation discs that I already have.