You might also want to download Windows 7 just to try out the or to put it on a second computer at home. Windows can be expensive so finding a place to download Windows 7 for free is an enticing thought. Pretty much everything is available on the internet for free, right? Where Can I Download Windows 7? There are several places to download Windows 7 online but most of them are somewhere between 'maybe okay' and 'completely illegal.' Windows 7 has been legitimately distributed online in the past, but it was never free. Important: is the most recent version of Windows and can be upgraded to from Windows 7.

See for help on what to do next if you're interested. It's important to realize that in many ways, what you actually pay for when you legally purchase a copy of Windows 7 is the, sometimes referred to as a CD key or key code, or incorrectly as the. This is the official way to get your Windows 7. Here's how to do it: Visit [Microsoft.com] ​ Important: This process will only work if you have a retail license of Windows 7.

Windows Vista Professional comes with the official name “Microsoft Windows Vista Business Download.” Softlay has the untouched free ISO copy of Windows Vista.

Outlookspy Serial Keygen. This will probably be the case if you bought Windows 7 yourself, or a smaller computer company installed it for you as part of your custom PC purchase. If Windows 7 came preinstalled with your major-brand PC, you probably have an OEM license and you'll need to try some of the ideas below this one.

Enter your valid Windows 7 product key and verify it with Microsoft. Tip:Don't have your product key anymore? So long as Windows 7 is still installed somewhere, you may be able to extract it. See for some help. Download the Windows 7 ISO image to your computer. What you do with that Windows 7 ISO file next depends on how you plan on installing Windows 7: Install From Disc: Take that Windows 7 ISO and burn it to an empty DVD disc.

See for help. Install From USB: 'Burn' the ISO image to a. See for a complete tutorial. See for an alternative method. • next, or use this flash drive or disc for diagnostics.

Whatever you were after the Windows 7 download for in the first place. If this Microsoft resource doesn't work out for you, you may need to request a replacement in a different way. Keep reading for that and several more ideas. Don't Have a Windows 7 Key?

Here's Your Other Option There's one way to download Windows 7 legally, without ever having to have purchased a copy or have a valid product key, but it has a caveat that you're probably not going to like. You can download Windows 7 for 'free' as part of your paid (previously known as MSDN). This professional subscription by Microsoft grants you access to Windows 7 downloads and product keys, as well as downloads and keys for most of the software Microsoft produces. Unless you're a software programmer or IT professional, this very expensive subscription program is almost certainly not worth the money. Note: Prior to late 2012, Windows 7 was available for individuals to purchase and download directly from the Microsoft Store.

While this is still an option for, it is, unfortunately, no longer possible for Windows 7. A 90-day trial version of Windows 7 Enterprise used to be an option until 2015 but that's also no longer available, replaced with the Windows 10 equivalent. Of course if downloading Windows 7 isn't necessary for your situation, your other option is to purchase a copy of Window 7 on DVD. Microsoft no longer sells Windows 7 directly, but you might still find copies of Windows 7 or from an electronic retailer like, so shopping around for the best price is a good idea. Note: If you have a Windows 7 disc, and are only trying to download Windows 7 because you need to install it on your computer which does not have an, there is a way to get the installation files from your DVD onto a. See for instructions. The [Now Defunct] 'Digital River' Method Back when Windows 7 was available for purchase and download through the Microsoft Store, Microsoft used a company by the name of Digital River to provide the Windows 7 ISO images.