LEGAL Windows 7 Download Links (Just like Vista before!!!)

[v3loc1ty2.0]

Legal Windows 7 Download Guide (assuming you have a key)

You NEED a key to activate/use forever, but if you don't have one, you can use this to test out Windows 7 for 120 days (using the rearm command)

NOTE: If you currently have an OEM activation (a factory installed Windows 7), then the easiest way to reactivate is to use this program to backup the activation before clean-installing and to restore the activation after clean-installing. This way, you will not have to use the key on the bottom of your laptop, and you will not have to call microsoft to activate windows.

There are two methods for obtaining the windows 7 DVDs:

Method 1: You download 3 files, manually remove the ei.cfg file to allow for all version installation, and make an iso from the files – this is for people who do not wish to use 3rd party software to edit a Windows Disc – To use this method, go to the section titled “3 File Method”

Method 2: You download a fixed version iso, and use a configuration tool to remove the ei.cfg file from it to allow for all version installation – To use this method, go to the section titled “ISO Method”

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3 File Method

Download the appropriate 3 files for the language and version (x86 or x64) you want to download:
NOTE: Make sure you use a download manager (such as DownThemAll) to download these files as they sometimes do not download properly in browsers themselves (especially the box files) and please follow the guide exactly.

These links are clean and as close as you can get to a direct download from microsoft - digital river is a microsoft distributor
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Windows 7 x86 All Versions English

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-en-us-x86.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....643/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....643/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x64 All Versions English

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-en-us-x64.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....946/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....946/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x86 All Versions Spanish

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-es-es-x86.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....663/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....663/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x64 All Versions Spanish

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-es-es-x64.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....966/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....966/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x86 All Versions German

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-de-de-x86.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....647/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....647/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x64 All Versions German

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-de-de-x64.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....950/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....950/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x86 All Versions French

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-fr-fr-x86.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....646/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....646/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x64 All Versions French

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-fr-fr-x64.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....949/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....949/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x86 All Versions Korean thanks to grimskies

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-ko-kr-x86.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....668/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....668/setup2.box
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Windows 7 x64 All Versions Korean thanks to grimskies

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....-ko-kr-x64.exe

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....971/setup1.box

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent....971/setup2.box
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Instructions to make an iso from these files (Assuming you have already downloaded the files and placed all 3 in the same folder):

1. Run the .exe for your download as administrator (right click on it, then click "Run as Administrator" in the menu), wait for it to extract (If you get an error but still have the expandedSetup folder, check the number/filesize from this post - if you have all of the files, you can go ahead and continue to make the iso)

While it is extracting, you should see this window:



2. Once the 'Install Now' window appears, close it
3. You should have a folder called expandedSetup in the directory with the 3 downloaded files
4. Copy this folder to C:\
5. Go to C:\expandedSetup\sources and delete the file called ei.cfg , doing this will allow you to select the version you want at install (Pro, Ultimate, Home Premium etc.)
6. Download this file: RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting (also attached at the bottom of this post) extract it, and place it (oscdimg.exe) in C:\Windows\System32 (This file comes from the official windows 7 WAIK, it is called oscdimg.exe in case you were wondering)
7. Then, open a command prompt as administrator (type cmd into the start menu box then right click on cmd.exe and click "Run as Administrator") and run the following command:

oscdimg.exe -bC:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com -u2 -h -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\expandedSetup\ C:\Win7.iso

-This will create an iso for windows 7 in your C drive, if you get an error, try typing in the command, not copy/paste
-Note, the character before WIN_EN_DVD is a lowercase L, not |

Here is what your command window will look like while it is running:



8. Burn the iso, boot it, and install (you can also put it onto a usb flash drive/hard drive using the microsoft tool to save a disc: http://wudt.codeplex.com/ )

The disc created with this method will act just like a retail Windows 7 disc (can install any version (Ultimate, Pro, Home Premium etc.) but is limited to whichever bit-type (x86 or x64) you download)
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ISO Method

First, download the appropriate version that you want (x86 or x64) – the feature-based version (Home Premium, Ultimate, etc.) is irrelevant because we will remove this limitation later:

NOTE: Make sure you use a download manager (such as DownThemAll) to download these files as they sometimes do not download properly in browsers themselves (due to their size)

These links are clean and as close as you can get to a direct download from microsoft - digital river is a microsoft distributor
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Windows 7 x86 English

Mirror 1: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent..../X15-65732.iso

Mirror 2: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent..../X15-65804.iso
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Windows 7 x64 English

Mirror 1: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent..../X15-65733.iso

Mirror 2: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent..../X15-65805.iso
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Note: If you need a language other than English, download the correct version above, and then use the language packs in this link to install your language after you install Windows 7:
Download Windows 7 MUI Language Packs (Official 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links) My Digital Life

After you finish downloading the ISO, download this and extract it: http://code.kliu.org/misc/win7utils/...al_utility.zip - This program automatically removes the ei.cfg file, allowing you to install any version (Home Premium, Ultimate, etc.) provided you have the right key

Run this program (as administrator) on the iso that you downloaded, and you should have a proper iso

Finally, burn the ISO, boot it, and install (you can also put it onto a usb flash drive/hard drive using the microsoft tool to save a disc: http://wudt.codeplex.com/ )

The disc created with both methods will act just like a retail Windows 7 disc (can install any version (Ultimate, Pro, Home Premium etc.) but is limited to whichever bit-type (x86 or x64) you download)

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Sources: Windows 7 32-Bit (x86) Direct Download Links My Digital Life
Windows 7 ISO x86 and x64 Official Direct Download Links (Ultimate, Professional and Home Premium) My Digital Life

Good luck downloading and post your results...

[KoRuPT]

Thank you! I had downloaded the 32bit version by accident when I bought it online for $30, and now I can get Home Premium 64bit instead of waiting for Support to return my email.

[intoflatlines]

I am trying to get my girlfriend introduced to Windows 7. If I create an ISO from the files above (she will be using x86) would she be able to use it without a key for a little. If not, are there any current trials out there?

[KoRuPT]

She would be able to use it for 30 days without a key.

[megadl]

does this work for upgrade? i dont wana clean install

[MaXimus]

Can someone confirm what is the 64 bit version?? Ultimate, Professional? :S

[DarkSilver]

I am curious about the 64bit's of Windows 7 you posted here.
I hope it is Ultimate version. LOL.

EDIT: FOUND, IT IS WINDOWS 7 PROFESSIONAL FOR 64BIT's.

However, there's some tricks to unlock every version of Windows 7 to be installed.

[mtarm1]

i could be wrong but arent they all the same? the version depends on the key you put in...

[DarkSilver]

Originally Posted by mtarm1

i could be wrong but arent they all the same? the version depends on the key you put in...

Actually, all the Windows OS Installers(Vista/7) have all the version(starter, hp, pro, ulti) inside.
However, in some cases, there's a file inside named ei.cfg limits the version installation to only allow 1 version.
Delete or modify the ei.cfg will allow us to install any version of Windows 7.
So, you got 50% correct and 50% wrong.

[fattail95]

So say you purchased a Home Premium Key, could you install Ultimate using the same key?

Thanks,

Benjamin