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Windows 7 Genuine

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OK, I use Windows 7 for all my machines, and most of the machines I've been repairing for family and friends.
I'm here because I want to start up a business repairing computers, but I have a problem. The ONLY windows installation discs I have, are for specific machines from the specific manufacturers.
Almost every machine I've repaired has its own windows product key attached to the machine, but sometimes a hard drive goes bad and needs a fresh windows installation. The problem is, most manufacturers I've dealt with have NOT included a disc with the system, and I've been required to order them a disc which costs them money.
I know there are discs out there capable of installing ANY version of windows 7 from the same disc, but they are all hacked/cracked, and I do NOT want to get into that area. What I would like to do, is either download a similar disc that requires the window product key, or get one, but I have NO IDEA where to get such a disc.
It doesn't make sense to me that I should have to buy a fresh copy of every version of windows just so that I can open up a business, to reinstall windows, on machines that already have a product key.
So my question is, how could I either download or get my hands on a windows disc, so that I can install windows using their existing key, without ordering a special manufacturer disc every time.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:19 AM
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You can obtain genuine Windows 7 discs if you purchase a relatively inexpensive Microsoft TechNet Subscription.
Carey Frisch
- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:30 AM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:51 PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:20 AMModerator -
see this:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/85813-windows-7-universal-installation-disc-create.html
- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:30 AM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:51 PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:20 AMAnswerer
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You can obtain genuine Windows 7 discs if you purchase a relatively inexpensive Microsoft TechNet Subscription.
Carey Frisch
- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:30 AM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:51 PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:20 AMModerator -
see this:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/85813-windows-7-universal-installation-disc-create.html
- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:30 AM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:51 PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:20 AMAnswerer -
Thank you, this is what I was looking for, although George's response does seem tempting for the time being.Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:12 PM