Reinstall of Windows 7 OEM without Disc to SSD?

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 21, 2014

Hello guys!

Just a quick question same as the title, How to I re-install a Windows 7 OEM version to an SSD?

Step-by-step would be helpful as I'm still learning all the parts related to storage/transfers, ect.

Thanks in advance guys!

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 21, 2014

anonymous1 :

I had read that this can decrease the performance of the SSD?

I would also like a fresh install to get rid of a lot of bloat-wear.

Btw, it's a Samsung 840 EVO 250GB.

Thanks for the reply!

USAFRet · Jun 21, 2014

Do you have the license key? Probably printed on the case?

If so, download the relevant official ISO file from here:
http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

Install with your existing key.

It 'might not' work with an OEM license, but worth a try.

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 22, 2014

So I can just use the home premium ISO and use the Microsoft USB Tool to make a boot-able USB drive?

Will I be able to use the OEM CD key?

And does it matter what 'version' I get? (I think that's what they are?) It says mine is X15-37356

Thanks again!

USAFRet · Jun 22, 2014

TheGreenGiant99 :

Yes
Yes
Get the same 'version' you have now. Home Premium or whatever.

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 22, 2014

Okie dokes! Thank you very much!

With the link you sent, will i want the 'Newer SP1-U (Media Refresh Edition)' Version? Will it make a difference which one? Newer is better?

Thank you for your patience!

EDIT: So would I want this one
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24209.iso 2147483647 X17-24209.iso Windows 7 Home Premium x64 English
or
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58997.iso Windows 7 Home Premium x64 English

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 22, 2014

Sorry guys, I'm a bit of a noob at this all :/ i used the link and downloaded X17-58997, which gave me a WinRAR file. How do I turn this into an .iso file?!

Thanks guys

USAFRet · Jun 22, 2014

It should not have resulted in a WinRAR file. The extension should be .iso

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 22, 2014

USAFRet :

Really?:/
The download just resulted in a WinRAR file, using the website linked.

Would I have to use another program to convert it to an ISO?

USAFRet · Jun 22, 2014

TheGreenGiant99 :

Look at the actual file and extension. Your system may have WinRAR as the default application for ISO files.

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 22, 2014

I haven't got access to method stated it was a WinRAR file?

Should the X17-58997 file be an ISO on download then?

USAFRet · Jun 22, 2014

TheGreenGiant99 :

If you downloaded it from the digitalriver link above, it is an ISO file.
Your system may associate ISO with WinRAR, but it is indeed an ISO file.

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 22, 2014

USAFRet :

Ah I see! Thank you! So if I make sure it's recognised as an ISO I can use the windows 7 USB tool? Thank you!

USAFRet · Jun 22, 2014

TheGreenGiant99 :

USAFRet :

Ah I see! Thank you! So if I make sure it's recognised as an ISO I can use the windows 7 USB tool? Thank you!

Yes, exactly. I have downloaded multiple files from that exact location, and they are all indeed ISO files.

TheGreenGiant99 · Jun 24, 2014

Hey there! not sure if you're still following this thread, but now it's saying it isn't a valid ISO file on Windows USB tool?

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