Download and burn an ISO file on the volume licensing site (VLSC). This are the steps to download the ISO file. Enter your Windows Live ID E-mail address and password; then click on the Sign-In Button. Click on Downloads / Licensed Downloads and search for your product. Upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8 (license needed) to Windows 10 is completely free. Now, I will tell you how to download Windows 7 ISO from microsoft.com legally and for free. 7-Zip is free software with open source.The most of the code is under the GNU LGPL license. Some parts of the code are under the BSD 3-clause License. Also there is unRAR license restriction for some parts of the code.
Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.
Before you download the tool make sure you have:
- An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
- Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
- A blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
- When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.
Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:
- 64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You’ll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type.
- System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
- Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows 10. To see what language you're currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel.
- Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. To check what edition you're currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn’t available in the media creation tool. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center.
- Microsoft Office products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. To redeem your copy of Office, please see Download and install Office 365 Home, Personal, or University on your PC. For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.
If you have Office 2010 or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key. For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office 2010 product key or Enter the product key for your Office 2007 program.
Using the tool to create installation media:
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- Select Download tool now, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
- If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
- On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.
Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:
Your current edition of Windows Windows 10 edition Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 8/8.1
Windows 8.1 with Bing
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center
Windows 8/8.1 Single Language
Windows 8 Single Language with Bing
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition
Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with BingWindows 10 Home China - Select which media you want to use:
- USB flash drive. Attach a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.
- ISO file. Save an ISO file to your PC, which you can use to create a DVD. After the file is downloaded, you can go to location where the file is saved, or select Open DVD burner, and follow the instructions to burn the file to a DVD. For more info about using an ISO file, see Additional methods for using the ISO file to install Windows 10 section below.
- After the installation media is created, follow the steps below to use it.
After completing the steps to install Windows 10, please check that you have all the necessary device drivers installed. To check for updates now, select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. You may also wish to visit your device manufacturer’s support site for any additional drivers that may be needed.
Note: Drivers for Surface devices may be found on the Download drivers and firmware for Surface page.
Ever since the release of Windows 8, Microsoft is allowing users download ISO image of the operating system by entering the product key. The downloaded ISO can then be used to create bootable USB or DVD to install Windows. This is helpful for users who have deleted the recovery image or partition but want to perform clean install or reinstall of Windows.
In fact, it’s even possible to legally download Windows 8.1 ISO from Microsoft even if you can’t locate the product key. This method is helpful for users who don’t want to recover the product key just to download the ISO file.
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If you’re running Windows 7 and want to download Windows 7 ISO image from Microsoft by entering the product key, you can do so now. As said before, you just need to enter the product key of your Windows 7 edition located on the box of Windows 7 or on the back of your laptop to legally download the ISO image of Windows 7 from Microsoft.
To download Windows 7 ISO image, head over to this Windows 7 Software Recovery webpage, enter your 25 character product key (it should on the back of your laptop or under the battery of your notebook), select your Windows 7 language, and then click Next-Verify Product Key button.
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Update: It turns out that the above mentioned Windows 7 Software Recovery webpage is only for retail and upgrade copies not for OEM copies, meaning if Windows 7 came pre-installed with your new PC, you can’t download the ISO from the above link.
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As you some of you know, Microsoft has already made it clear that Windows 7 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 RTM for absolutely free of cost within a year after the release of Windows 10 RTM.
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We recommend you upgrade to Windows 10 from your exiting Windows 7 soon after the release of Windows 10 RTM. Note that when you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, you’ll be able to keep your personal files, Windows settings, and most of installed programs.
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Meanwhile, you can download the Preview ISO of Windows 10 and test drive it.