windows 7 disc

Sunny Squash · 18 Aug 2011 at 15:21

just completely scratch my windows 7 disc to pieces.Was trying ti install it on my hdd and now doesn't work what are my options??

stulid · 18 Aug 2011 at 15:25

Download an ISO of it on another PC and burn too disk and use your existing key.

DazQ87 · 18 Aug 2011 at 17:04

Either that or ask a mate if you can borrow their disk and use your CD key.

Memphis · 18 Aug 2011 at 17:07

I'm curious as to exactly how, in the process of installing Windows, you managed to completely scratch the hell out of it? :confused:

richb93 · 18 Aug 2011 at 17:11

Memphis said:
I'm curious as to exactly how, in the process of installing Windows, you managed to completely scratch the hell out of it?

It's quite easy to knock a CD drive and ruin the disc. As said you can download an ISO and burn it to a disc or put it on a memory stick.

WiBu · 18 Aug 2011 at 17:14

It's perfectly fine to download an ISO (just google Windows 7 ISO) and burn it to a disk to install, provided that you have a valid CD key.

Jordan777 · 18 Aug 2011 at 18:00

stupid question i know but if you have a windows 7 cd but dont have the CD where do you stand with that ?? can you get a copy key from anywhere ??

cheers

Orcvader · 18 Aug 2011 at 18:05

Jordan777 said:
stupid question i know but if you have a windows 7 cd but dont have the CD where do you stand with that ?? can you get a copy key from anywhere ??

cheers

The product key is usually a sticker on the case itself, not the disk. So you use that key with a new ISO and it will still work as long as the key is valid.

Sunny Squash · 18 Aug 2011 at 18:22

thanks guys got a friend to lend me his thew

Jordan777 · 18 Aug 2011 at 18:23

i have the disk just not the key so where do i stand with this

decided it would be clever idea to throw out the box when we had a clear out

Surveyor · 18 Aug 2011 at 18:41

Jordan777 said:
i have the disk just not the key so where do i stand with this decided it would be clever idea to throw out the box when we had a clear out

That wasn't very clever because it's basically the key you paid for.

If the copy of Windows is installed you can try and use a program like Magic Jelly Bean to find out what the key is.

Unless you've got the licence sticker you wouldn't legally be able to sell your copy of Windows (if retail), or sell your PC with Windows installed (if OEM), as you you can't show you have a legitimate copy.

Tokin · 18 Aug 2011 at 19:47

Surveyor said:
That wasn't very clever because it's basically the key you paid for.

If the copy of Windows is installed you can try and use a program like Magic Jelly Bean to find out what the key is.

Unless you've got the licence sticker you wouldn't legally be able to sell your copy of Windows (if retail), or sell your PC with Windows installed (if OEM), as you you can't show you have a legitimate copy.

Not that i need it,But thanks i didn't no about this.