gvfan Posted January 3, 2015 ID:925842 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I need to do a repair install on my laptop due to a failed update configuration. It is a rather long story, but I do think this is the best route. I have seen several how-to guides and I think I can handle it (perhaps with a little help). My laptop came with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I later upgraded it to SP1. I see there are several options (both content and download source) for the installation disk. I am not sure which one I should use and where is the best place to download it from. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted January 3, 2015 ID:925850 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi: Welcome back. Given that it's the holiday weekend and many of the staff and experts might be taking some time away, I might suggest perhaps posting at a more "general" computer forum (such as bleepingcomputer.com) or one specific to Win7 support (such as sevenforums.com). The members and volunteers there tend to deal with these sorts of ambitious projects on a regular basis. So, you might find tutorials and help there a bit quicker than here? <just a thought> Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvfan Posted January 3, 2015 Author ID:925855 Share Posted January 3, 2015 OK. I will try that. I started here as my experience with this forum is very positive - timely, high quality and knowledgeable advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted January 3, 2015 ID:925863 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks for your kind words (on behalf of the true forum pros). It's just that, if you look around (even in this area of the forum), you won't see too many topics about MAJOR repairs/OS reinstalls and that sort of thing."We" just don't very much of that sort of support here, with step-by-step help. Please do feel free to wait for help here, if you wish.There are a lot of very talented and expert folks on staff and volunteers.And someone is bound to weigh in here. I was just presenting a few other options that might be a bit more efficient for you. Please let us know how it goes. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvfan Posted January 3, 2015 Author ID:925874 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I posted in another forum that I have not used before. We'll see how it goes. The laptop works. I just think I will not be able to do any updates until it is fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legaede Posted January 3, 2015 ID:925878 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi Gvfan, Could you let me know what edition of Windows you're using, such as Windows 7 Home Edition, Windows 7 Professional? It would also be great if you told me whether your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit. Is my PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows?http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/find-out-32-or-64-bit Once you've provided me with the requested above, I can give you the direct download link for the correct Windows 7 ISO Thanks,Legaede Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvfan Posted January 3, 2015 Author ID:925902 Share Posted January 3, 2015 My laptop came with 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium. I later upgraded it to SP1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvfan Posted January 3, 2015 Author ID:925905 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I found a few download sites. Some say they are "refresh", which seems to indicate they may have some updates beyond SP1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted January 3, 2015 ID:925914 Share Posted January 3, 2015 AFAIK "Refresh" is for Windows 8.I don't think it's applicable to Windows 7.And if you end up with the wrong/illegal file(s) and the wrong instructions, you could end up in serious trouble. Question: Are you sure that you need to do a repair install?There is an entire sub-forum devoted to Windows 7 Update issues at SF.com.Pinned topic with posting instructions: Windows 7: Windows Update Posting InstructionsThe Update sub-forum: Windows Updates and ActivationPerhaps they could help to resolve the issues you're having? Another thought: Is the laptop under warranty? If so, your manufacturer probably offers support. Again, all of this is merely a respectful suggestion from another home user -- please feel free to "take it or leave it". Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted January 3, 2015 ID:925956 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi Gvfan, Could you let me know what edition of Windows you're using, such as Windows 7 Home Edition, Windows 7 Professional? It would also be great if you told me whether your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit. Is my PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows?http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/find-out-32-or-64-bit Once you've provided me with the requested above, I can give you the direct download link for the correct Windows 7 ISO Thanks,Legaede@ Legaede Please don't take this the wrong way and don't start a debate on legalities But "THIS" forum will not allow those links to be posted. Been there done that and had the debate already. sevenforums.com will be the best bet for that help and discussion. As was posted by DD There is an entire sub-forum devoted to Windows 7 Update issues at SF.com.Pinned topic with posting instructions: Windows 7: Windows Update Posting InstructionsThe Update sub-forum: Windows Updates and ActivationPerhaps they could help to resolve the issues you're having? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvfan Posted January 4, 2015 Author ID:925970 Share Posted January 4, 2015 OK. I believe I have enough to move forward. Everyone, thanks for the help and I apologize for causing this issue to be raised. As far as I am concerned, this thread can be considered solved. Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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