Windows 7 assistance

[JF_Reis]

Good day,

Seeking some help with regards to reformatting an old Dell Laptop that I'd like to give away to a student.

So the laptop came installed with Windows 7 home basic (license key is located underneath the laptop). I tried downloading a Windows 7 home basic ISO from Microsoft but they no longer offer support for Windows 7. I had to download Windows 7 home basic from some dodgy website. Anyways, managed to get it installed but the problem I have now is that when entering the license key, it doesn't accept it and gives me an error.

Decided to do my own research and it seems that I have to install an OEM version of Windows which is called Windows 7 home basic OA MEA. This usually comes on a CD when you purchase the laptop which I don't have anymore.

Does anyone know a workaround or know where I can download a Windows 7 home basic OA MEA ISO? I'm really clueless and don't have much knowledge on this but I want to get the laptop sorted for the student to start using this.

Would seriously appreciate any assistance.

TIA

 

[Dom]

Good day,

Seeking some help with regards to reformatting an old Dell Laptop that I'd like to give away to a student.

So the laptop came installed with Windows 7 home basic (license key is located underneath the laptop). I tried downloading a Windows 7 home basic ISO from Microsoft but they no longer offer support for Windows 7. I had to download Windows 7 home basic from some dodgy website. Anyways, managed to get it installed but the problem I have now is that when entering the license key, it doesn't accept it and gives me an error.

Decided to do my own research and it seems that I have to install an OEM version of Windows which is called Windows 7 home basic OA MEA. This usually comes on a CD when you purchase the laptop which I don't have anymore.

Does anyone know a workaround or know where I can download a Windows 7 home basic OA MEA ISO? I'm really clueless and don't have much knowledge on this but I want to get the laptop sorted for the student to start using this.

Would seriously appreciate any assistance.

TIA

Is Windows 10 not an option (for better longevity)?

 

[JF_Reis]

Is Windows 10 not an option (for better longevity)?

Yes, it probably is. Although, I'll have to purchase a license. I don't really want to spend all the money, especially since it's an old laptop.

 

[NI∀ƆOƆ‾⊥ᴚ∩ʞ]

Yes, it probably is. Although, I'll have to purchase a license. I don't really want to spend all the money, especially since it's an old laptop.

It's only R100 man.

 

[Dom]

It's only R100 man.

This - talk to the seksy Oom @Jack_Bauer_ZA

 

[Nemo415]

Yes, it probably is. Although, I'll have to purchase a license. I don't really want to spend all the money, especially since it's an old laptop.

Insert the windows 7 key during the windows 10 installation.

 

[ReFresHZA]

@JF_Reis Here you go sir: https://carbonite.co.za/index.php?t...9-great-price-best-service-guaranteed.378511/

 

[ThatGuyJD]

IDK man, I bought a key off oom @Jack_Bauer_ZA for windows 7 and there are instructions for installations and such, also it wasn't expensive.

 

[Jack_Bauer_ZA]

ygpm

 

[JF_Reis]

Wow! Thanks so much everyone. I seriously appreciate the assistance. I will speak to Jack_Bauer_ZA

 

[JF_Reis]

Insert the windows 7 key during the windows 10 installation.

Insert the windows 7 key during the windows 10 installation.

This worked man. I downloaded the Windows 10 ISO on Microsoft's website and inserted the windows 7 license key and boom... it's activated. Thought I'd share this in case someone else has the same problem later on. Thanks once again to all.

 

[r3spawn3d]

This worked man. I downloaded the Windows 10 ISO on Microsoft's website and inserted the windows 7 license key and boom... it's activated. Thought I'd share this in case someone else has the same problem later on. Thanks once again to all.

I never knew this. But what has worked for me is just installing Windows 10 on a second and motherboard. I don't enter in serial during install but then after new boot and few downloads it pickups a previous license I guess

 

[JF_Reis]

I never knew this. But what has worked for me is just installing Windows 10 on a second and motherboard. I don't enter in serial during install but then after new boot and few downloads it pickups a previous license I guess

Oh okay, that's also good to know. I think Microsoft does this since their support only lasts a few years with whatever versions of windows (I think support for windows 10 ends in 2025)...I'm just not sure how long 1 license will last?