Need an installation disc for Windows 7.

[jpollack]

Hey all,

So, my computer came with Windows 7 Home Premium installed. It's got a sticker on it with the license number. However, the manufacturer (Gateway) did not provide me with an installation disc. Sadly, my computer has recently become infected with malware. I want to do the safe thing and perform a complete re-partition, re-format, and re-install. How can I get an installation disc for Windows 7?

[Alan2273]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Choosing-an-advanced-recovery-method

[jpollack]

Thanks for the suggestion, but I've already seen that page. I want to boot from the DVD, completely destroy my windows partition, completely reformat my drive, and then completely reinstall Windows. In order to do that, I need a windows installation disc. Is there any way for me to get an installation disc from Microsoft?

[Boris]

Please read the Personal Message that I have sent you.

Then see our Forum Guidelines No. 7 (click link at the top right hand side of the forum) about this sort of topic.

[Alan2273]

You can download an official ISO from here.

http://techpp.com/20...download-links/

[jpollack]

Thanks for the link, but I'm a little bit wary of downloading this from anywhere other than Microsoft. How do you know these files are legit?

[bludgard]

... I'm a little bit wary of downloading this from anywhere other than Microsoft.

Here is the link to Microsoft Windows, jpollack: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads

Another option is to contact Gateway and request recovery media. ACER has just been hit with a class action for not providing recovery media and with their machines. I will be getting my media in the form of DVD in about a week. :lol:

Hope this is helpful.