Why Is That So Useful? Usually, after you install/reinstall Windows 7 you then have to spend a long time installing SP1 and a year’s worth of updates immediately afterwards – a royal pain. it was not preinstalled on a computer by the manufacturer) you can still visit Microsoft’s Software Recovery website and download a backup Windows 7 DVD – you’ll need your 25 character license key to get it. However, if you originally bought a retail copy of Windows 7 (i.e. Updated February 2015 – Microsoft appear to have taken down all the official downloads of Windows 7 so the links below are no longer functional – we’ll update if they show up again. Welcome news from Microsoft – You can now download a legal copy of the English 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate – and they have Service Pack 1 (SP1) integrated into them. Free download of Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate – with Service Pack 1 (SP1) integrated.
