How to create a Windows 7 image

If you need a reinstallation of the system, and you decided that your current perfectly suitable for this, then you first need to make an image of the operating system, then write it onto the media, and only after starting to install. Note, for this, your system must have a product key. Choose a suitable way of two offered and proceed to the algorithm from this article.

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How to create an image of Windows 7 on the Microsoft website

Not so long ago, the company - the Windows software developer provided the ability to create images of their system directly through their website. Before proceeding, see what you will need for this.

The product must be activated by the license key, check it out you can enter the control panel. Next, select the first tab "System and Security".

Then find the "System" tab with a blue computer icon. Go to it.

On the page that appears, you will see almost all the parameters of your software. Scroll through it at the bottom, there is a small tab "Activation of Windows", under it you will find the key information if it was introduced.

Now that you know that you have an activation key, check out the rest of the list of necessary:

you will need a stable and uninterrupted connection to the Internet. Please note that the image file will be quite large,
free Drive: Memory Card, DVD Disk, or other USB media.

Now log in to the official website of Microsoft on the link: https://www.microsoft.com.. It leads to the ISO file creation page immediately. Below you will see the window as in the screenshot below.

Enter the 25-sigher product key in the field. After that, click the "Check" button. Expect a few seconds while checking the accuracy of the activator, then select the ISO File Language. Downloading will start automatically.
Your file downloaded without problems and unnecessary manipulations.

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Self Creating an Image of Windows 7

To do without automating the Microsoft website, as well as if any problems arose with your key when checking, use the means of self-creating.

Go to the control panel and select the "Archiving and Recovery" section.

On the right side you will see a number of small links, click on "Creating a System Image".

For a few seconds you will see the download window until the system does not fully debug itself and will not be ready for recording.

Now you can choose the "Configure Backup" field to configure all options.

In addition to selecting the location of the future image file, you can choose its network accommodation, which is very convenient. To do this, click on the "Save Online" link.