Medic1281 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hi All, my old man runs his accounts through a program that is only supported on windows 7. He feels it’s too big a deal to swap and learn a new accounts program so is looking for a laptop with 7 on it or a full copy with key. The computer will soley be used for his accounts so not looking for connectivity or fancy things. I’m planning on formatting a cheap laptop and installing windows 7. Has anyone got a disc version of 7 that they’d sell? Thanks, Medic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7 Download it from MS, & just use your fathers Win 7 Key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySpears Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 16 hours ago, Bazooka Joe said: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7 Download it from MS, & just use your fathers Win 7 Key. What if the key is OEM? OEM keys are tied to the components making up a pc/laptop, so it may not let you do this as the new laptop does not have exactly the same components. Look at the label with the Key on it, it should say if it is OEM or not, Just thinking, RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Thanks for the help. I’m thinking now just get a fulldvd copy from somewhere, format a laptop and put it on there. With non of the bloatware or rubbish that isn’t needed. Hoping to keep it simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 5 hours ago, RockySpears said: What if the key is OEM? OEM keys are tied to the components making up a pc/laptop, so it may not let you do this as the new laptop does not have exactly the same components. Look at the label with the Key on it, it should say if it is OEM or not, Just thinking, RS Yep good point, there is a way around it, depends how techy you want to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Bazooka Joe said: Yep good point, there is a way around it, depends how techy you want to get. I don’t! Just want simple, basic and bare bones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serrac Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 You can buy win7 keys very cheaply on the bay. They're from business PCs which have been decommissioned. The machines are built at the factory using an OEM type key and they get a key label attached in case windows needs reinstalled at some point - most are never used. MS won't like it but since the box it was sold with is now scrapped, as is your father's old laptop, I'd say it's fair and reasonable to use one of these for your build. And I never mentioned Win7 tiny at any point in this post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 You may be able to use window 10 with Compatibility Mode. https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/set-compatibility-mode-windows-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Or if you get a new laptop with window 10 pro you can have downgrade rights. Like this https://www.ebuyer.com/737420-lenovo-thinkpad-l460-laptop-20fu0007uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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