Windows 7 Copy Protection

**hugorudd** · December 10th, 2011, 10:10 AM

This is not a warez query - I am completely legit with my software. I ordered a new SSD to boost my load times, and just discovered a crack in my Win 7 DVD.

Other than the CD Key which I have, is there any other type of protection used by Win 7, or should I be okay just to get an ISO from somewhere and install? I can't think of a reason why not, but you gurus have given quick answers in the past. I couldn't be bothered going through MS Broken Media help line when I have a 100mb/s connection

HR

**GroundZero3** · December 10th, 2011, 10:16 AM

Just make sure its not some hacked up version of windows 7 with some malware installed. There are a few of those going around

**hugorudd** · December 10th, 2011, 10:29 AM

Good call. Thanks

**Taxmancometh** · December 10th, 2011, 01:17 PM

Yeah, if you find the .iso you should be fine with that key.

**RicheemxX** · December 10th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by GroundZero3

Just make sure its not some hacked up version of windows 7 with some malware installed. There are a few of those going around

I'll second that. If you know someone with the legit DVD you'd be better off making your own copy of that than DL'ing something.

**Steve R Jones** · December 11th, 2011, 05:55 AM

If it was a retail dvd you can get a replacement from MS.

If the dvd came with a Dell or HP machine you can get a replacement from them usually for the cost of shipping.