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I want to reinstall windows 7 on my machine.

I read this from http://www.pcworld.com/article/2364269/how-to-reinstall-windows-like-a-pro.html

Windows, it’s up to the PC manufacturer to provide a recovery partition or recovery discs. Most manufacturers don’t include Windows installation discs with their computers.

partition, run your manufacturer’s recovery tool to reinstall Windows. On many PCs, you’ll have to press a key during the boot process to access the recovery tool. This key may be displayed on your screen. It should also be printed in your computer’s manual.

disc, you can also insert it in your computer’s optical drive and boot from it to begin reinstalling Windows. You’ll end up with the manufacturer’s like-new Windows system on your drive.

Do I have to find a windows 7 on piratebay in order to install it now? I don't have a windows disk.

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  • You need a disk so download the ISO linked on this website and use it
    – Ramhound
    Commented Nov 16, 2014 at 18:03

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If you have a valid Windows product key, you can legally download an official, untouched ISO. Here are some links:

You'll need the key to activate Windows after the installation procedure.

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    I think he can also download official trial version from microsoft and just activate it with genuine key.
    – Kamil
    Commented Nov 16, 2014 at 18:00
  • Not any version though. If you have a CoA for windows 7 home then you need to download windows 7 home. The key will not work on an other windows 7 version. (Assuming you do not use the ei.cfg trick).
    – Hennes
    Commented Nov 16, 2014 at 18:11
  • Also. A trial version? Are you referring to non-trial full versions which give you up to 30 days to activate?
    – Hennes
    Commented Nov 16, 2014 at 18:11

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