[Essexboy]

The next step is do you have the windows CD ? There does not appear to be a recovery partition on the system

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No, my computer came built a few years ago without it, currently still in the process of transferring 

[filipfilip]

No, my computer came built a few years ago without it, currently still in the process of transferring 

[Essexboy]

OK ensure that you have the windows licence key as you will need it to download from here https://www.microsof...e-download/home

[filipfilip]

I am having trouble transferring the documents and files to my hard drive as it does not show up as a available 'hard disk drive'. 

When I go on add hardware it says that I can only install one device at a time (being my usb with the program)

[Essexboy]

Could you put it on this partition ?

Drive d: (Storage) (Fixed) (Total:800 GB) (Free:238.22 GB) NTFS

[filipfilip]

Yes, i've moved all my most important files onto my d drive now

[Essexboy]

OK download the windows 7 ISO using your windows key and then you will need to reload windows 7... Be careful when you update drivers

[filipfilip]

Would I need a stable internet connection when I reload windows or in any part of the process?

[Essexboy]

No requirement during installation

[filipfilip]

On which PC do I download the windows onto and what does reloading it involve~?(sorry for all the questions first time and not very familiar with this all)

[Essexboy]

OK from this page download windows 7 to another computer
 https://www.microsof...wnload/windows7
Then use Rufus to burn a bootable USB
 
Download Rufus

Insert the USB stick Then run Rufus


Select the ISO file on the desktop via the ISO icon.

Press Start Burn

Once the burn is complete then install windows 7 from that USB http://www.sevenforu...ive-create.html

[filipfilip]

So for some reason my product key from my current laptop is being denied.

Is there any way to retrieve it from my main PC such as using a third party program (i.e ProduKey) to retrieve it via the usb methods from before.

Also if I am on the Reatogo desktop would the my product key for windows 7 still be detectable or not.

thanks

[Essexboy]

Yes if you use Magic jellybean that will work from the reatogo desktop https://www.magicalj....com/keyfinder/

[filipfilip]

Ok thanks i'll do that now

[filipfilip]

I've hit a complete brick wall, the key for Windows 7 Ultimate brings up the error "We've encountered a problem with the product key you provided." 

The laptop I am currently on is running on Windows 7 Home premium.