How do i set up computer afer installing a new hard drive

[Carin1390]

My Hard drive crashed and I had to buy a new one. Problem is that I don't have the OS disk for windows 7, it was already on the computer when I got the computer. Now I really am stuck. The computer is a Dell Vostro 3700. The hard dive is the same as the old one. 500 GB, 7200 RPM.

 

[unksol]

You were supposed to create restore disks when it asked you to at setup. If you did not you can either order.them from Dell.

Or download the version of 7 matching.your license from here

www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/

Burn to a DVD or use the USB tool here

www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

Then install using your license key. You will have to download the drivers from Dell support and install them after.windows installs. You may have to use a USB key if the network driver is not working after windows installs