How do I reinstall Windows 7 through my backup?

Question

A few years ago I got Windows 7 off the official site through a special student discount. My HDD failed the other day and now I need to reinstall it.

This is what my backup looks like:

These are the files I have:

- expandedSetup
- DLMWin7HP64UK.exe
- setup1.box
- setup2.box
- Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64.exe

I'm not sure what I need to do to install it.

Answer 1

All being equal you can make a bootable ISO and then start the reinstall, but if your files have become corrupted you may have to contact Microsoft to re-download the system (if possible).

I give you a couple of different 'How to' websites and maybe more detail than you require.

• Windows 7 - Make bootable iso from student d/l
• How to Create and Make Bootable Windows 7 ISO from EXE Plus Setup1.Box and Setup2.Box Files
• Workaround to Fix Windows 7 Unable To Create or Save New Files in the Folder Error When Unloading Box

The examples given are carried out on a Windows Machine.

To burn the ISO, IMGburn is a good burner.

• Recommended ISO Creator
• Linux burn ISO images to Cds and CD-RWs howto

I hope things work out.