Unfortunately, OEM version (pre-installed on most laptops and computers) are not tested on the download page. This means that you can use this method only if you purchased a separate disk or operating system key.
Update 2016: A new way to download any original ISO windows 7 (without a product key) is how to download the original ISO Windows 10, 8.1 and Windows 7 with Microsoft.
Loading Windows 7 on the Microsoft Software Recovery page
All that will be done to download the DVD image with your version of Windows 7 is to log in to the official Microsoft Software Recovery page http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software- examscovery, after which:
- Skip the first point in the instruction that it says that you should have enough space on the hard disk (from 2 to 3.5 gigabytes, depending on the version), as well as that the downloaded ISO will need to write to the disk or USB drive.
- Enter the product key, which is indicated inside the DVD box in which you bought Windows 7 or is sent by email if you have purchased online.
- Select the system language.
After this was done, click the "Next - Verify Product Key" button (hereinafter - check the product key). A message appears that the Windows 7 key check is performed and you should wait without updating the page and without clicking "Back".
Unfortunately, I have only the key of the preset system, as a result of which I get the expected message that the product is not supported and I should contact the manufacturer of equipment for software recovery.
The same users who are Retail owners version of the OS will be able to download the ISO image with the system.
A new feature can be very useful, especially in cases where the disk with Windows 7 scratched or lost, there is a product key and lose the license does not want, and you also need to install the operating system from the original distribution.