This operating system is supported with both 32bit and 64bit. Step 1: You need to download the install files for Windows 7 if you are reinstalling it on a system where it was previously installed. You can use the following resources:. Step 3: Download any necessary drivers you might need for Windows 7 from the manufacturers website. Step 4: Perform a custom install - see the Windows 7 section of the following article how to do that:.
Windows 7 came preinstalled on my computer, how do I find the product key? The product key is usually located on the COA sticker attached to the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment. In some rare cases it can also be found in the memory compartment. For tower systems, look at the top or the side of the system unit. It looks like the following:. Books Video icon An illustration of two cells of a film strip.
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Setup will now start the installation. During the installation, your machine will be restarted several times. When the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience such as selecting your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone.
You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers. Persons running Windows Vista 64 bit, can also use this method when contemplating whether they should upgrade to Windows 7 32 or 64 bit.
If you decide to go the other way around by migrating from Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit, the same principles apply with some exceptions. You can use Windows Easy Transfer to backup your personal files and settings and you will need to boot from the Windows 7 64 bit DVD to start the installation. When you start the computer, a Boot Menu should be presented with the option to Roll back the installation to your previous version of Windows. If you are unable to do that or continue the existing installation, I suggest you do a custom install and recover any important personal files from the Windows.
You can then recover your personal files from the Windows. Obtaining 32 bit Installation media If your computer came with Windows 7 64 bit preinstalled, then you will need to contact the manufacturer of the computer about obtaining a alternate recovery Windows 7 32 bit disk set to reinstall Windows 7 on your computer. Click Yes when the User Account Control window appears Click Install Now Unlike the Windows 7 64 bit disk, you can start the installation from within Windows 7 64 bit because the Setup program in Windows 7 32 bit is a full 32 bit application.
You will receive the following warning: The partition you selected might contain files from a previous Windows Installation. Ok solved, I talked with HP assistance that kindly generated a new Windows 7 free key for me in order to install it on my pc. Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask the community. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
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