How to Download Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate your original Windows 7 product key.

   The product key is a 25-character code that activates Windows and verifies you’re not using Windows on more PCs than allowed by Microsoft Software License Terms.
   
   Your original Windows 7 product key can be found inside the box or jewel case for your Windows DVD, or in the confirmation email you received at the time you purchased Windows
   7.Contact your PC’s manufacturer to obtain the product key if you purchased a computer on which Windows 7 came preinstalled.
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   Step 2: Navigate to the Windows 7 downloads page on Microsoft’s website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7.

   ,,, Windows 7 will begin downloading to your computer.
   
   Open File Explorer, right-click on “Computer” in the left pane, then select “Properties” if you’re not sure whether your PC is running 32-bit or 64-bit.
   
   Your PC’s processor information will be displayed next to “System type” on the System Information screen. , When complete, the Windows 7 ISO installation file will be saved to your default Downloads location. , After inserting the media, right-click the ISO file, select “Burn disc image” or “Open with,” then use either Windows Disc Image Burner to burn a DVD or Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool to create bootable USB.
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   Step 3: Scroll down and enter your 25-character Windows 7 product key

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   Step 4: then click “Verify.” Microsoft will verify that your product key is valid

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   Step 5: and display a list of product languages.

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   Step 6: Select “English” or your preferred product language from the options provided.

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   Step 7: Select either “32-bit” or “64-bit

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   Step 8: ” depending on your PC’s processor type.

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   Step 9: Wait for Windows 7 to finish downloading to your computer.

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    Step 10: Double-click on the ISO file

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    Step 11: select “Setup

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    Step 12: ” then follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 7 on your computer.Insert a blank USB or DVD with at least 4 gigabytes (GB) of space into your computer if you want to create bootable media to install Windows 7 on another computer.

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