Once done, use an application such as Rufus to create a Windows 7 bootable usb flash drive. However, there is no download directly available for Windows 7 Starter, so you'll need to download another version ( any one will do, but the link below is for Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit - the source is Digital River ).įor the key on your COA label to work, you will now need to use the method described in the following link to convert this ISO to an all-version installer. You can create Windows 7 installation yourself using another PC. You can use the following method to create your own Windows 7 Starter 32bit installation media.īefore trying the following, make sure you can still read the 25 Character Product Activation key on your Windows COA label ( 5 blocks of 5 alpha/numeric sets ).Īn example of a COA Label can be seen Here. They will also re-create all the original partitions, including the Recovery Partition.Ģ. You can order a replacement set of Recovery Media using the link below - this will reinstall the operating system, all required drivers and nearly all of the original software ( the exception often being trials of MS Office ). HP do nor offer a download option for Recovery Media, however there are Two options available.ġ.
