Download and install Windows 7 Starter - Here's how

If you want to reinstall Windows 7 Starter, you will have to download the Windows version in most cases. We'll show you how to do it step by step.

Step 1: Download Windows 7 Starter

• In the best case, Windows 7 Starter is available as a CD. In this case you can jump directly to the last paragraph. Otherwise, you will need to download Windows 7 Starter and install it from a DVD or USB stick.
• You can download Windows 7 Starter using the product key on the following Microsoft website. You can read it out with the Windows Product Key Viewer.
• If this option does not work, download Windows 7 Home Premium. Before downloading, choose between 32- and 64-bit versions.
• Then download the tool "eicfg_removal_utility.zip" from winisoutils at the bottom of the website. Start the contained "eicfg_remover.exe" and select the downloaded Windows 7 ISO file. This turns Windows 7 Home Premium into a universal Windows version.

Step 2: Transfer Windows 7 Starter to USB stick or DVD

1. Download the Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool and install it.
2. In the first step, select the Windows 7 ISO file.
3. You can then decide whether you want to transfer the file to a USB stick or DVD. This process can take several minutes.

Step 3: install Windows 7 Starter

1. Insert or insert the USB stick or DVD into the computer and restart the computer.
2. Now the installation of Windows 7 Starter should begin. If this is not the case, you must first change the boot order in the BIOS.
3. At the beginning of the installation you have to choose Windows 7 Starter. If you choose a different version of Windows, you can install it, but you cannot activate it later.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to reset Windows 7 to the factory settings without a CD.