"A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing" or "A media driver your computer needs is missing" Note: If this message pops up, read the following:
How to perform a 'Keyless Install' of Windows:īoot from the Windows 7 DVD disc or USB flash drive you created and start the installation process. Optional software to create a Bootable Windows 7 DVD
Note: Skip to step #4 to create a bootable Flash / Thumb drive.Ĥ) For instructions on creating a bootable USB Flash drive to install Windows 7: Note: Always use high quality DVD+R media and the slowest burn speed (4x or 6x) if offered a choice.
(The steps are the same for Windows 7 or Windows 8), except you are not creating a Repair disc but a full installation DVD)
Note: When installing ImgBurn, choose the "Custom Installation (advanced)" option and remove the check mark(s) to eliminate unwanted options, including Optimizer Pro (I do not accept) which is not needed.īurning ISO Images with ImgBurn article: (The default download location is: C:\Users\User account name\Downloads)ī) Remove all check marks from the list of HashCalc options except for SHA1.Ĭ) Click the ‘Calculate’ button and wait for the SHA1 string of letters and number to be displayed.ģ) Next use ImgBurn (or Gear ISO) to create a bootable DVD. (Note: If the download is not corrupt, the value HashCalc returns will match the SHA1 value I posted)Ī) Launch HashCalc and navigate to the location of the. iso file install HashCalc and validate the SHA1 hash value is correct. Note: Digital River links no longer active ! How to find out if I have a 32 or 64Bit version of Windows installed on my computer: ( Note: must match what your product key version is for) Note: You may receive a notice to contact the PC manufacture if you have an OEM key that came with your computer, but it can't hurt to try.Īfter you verify your product key, you will download a disc image (ISO file) and use it to create a bootable USB or DVD.Īfter the ISO file has been downloaded start at step #2 below.ġ) Download the appropriate Windows 7. Notice: As of February 6th, 2015 the links to the various versions of Windows 7 listed in step #1 below are no longer functioning, this may or may not be a temporary condition, as an alternative (as long as you have your product key) youĬan use the link to Microsoft's Software Recovery web page: The Pro and Ultimate links work for the "old" (original) SP1.How to create your own installation DVD, Install Windows, install the device drivers, install the Windows Updates, Activation and Backup your drive. English version is available for Win7 SP 1 Home Premium x86 and 圆4, SP1 Pro x86 and 圆4, and SP1 Ultimate x86 and 圆4. English, traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. The full list of Win7 SP1 links - there are many - appears near the bottom of the post on the subject. Relying on torrents or other download sites is fraught with potential peril. If you need to download a genuine copy of Windows 7 SP1, these should be your first choice. If a customer has lost their media, we encourage them to reach out to Microsoft CSS for assistance.įor those of you who don't have access to MSDN - the ultimate repository of all Microsoft software - the Digital River links are a godsend. Windows 7 and Windows 7 SP1 ISO files should again accessible via Digital River we apologize for any inconvenience. In the past hour, I've received official confirmation from Microsoft that the downloads are available once again. Late last week, the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 ISO downloads at Digital River suddenly dried up.