Windows 7 was launched officially last week amidst launch parties and fanfare. As always, Microsoft gave its customers an option to get the Windows 7 DVD from retail stores or download the Windows 7 ISO directly from its servers online.
Users who do not want to download Windows 7 ISO images which are widely available on Bit Torrent sites can download the ESD version of Windows 7 setup installer instead. Normally, Windows 7 setup installer that is downloaded via ESD channel is meant for upgrade version license or product key, and hence no ISO for burning to DVD or USB flash drive is provided.
Now the direct download links to the Windows 7 operating system distributed via digital software distribution channel online have been leaked. The installation files of Windows 7 is hosted on the server on domain msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net owned by Digital River, one of the delivery partners for Windows 7.
Similar to 32-bit (x86) Windows 7 setup installer, each editions of Windows 7 has its own different and separate download links, and the setup installer package comes in 3 parts, which is an executable that starts the extraction or unpacking and installation process, plus setup1.box and setup2.box. After extracting all content to a folder named ExpandedSetup, the installation files should be the same with what contains on a DVD.
Personally, I would suggest you to use a download manager to download these files to ensure proper downloading of these huge files.
Windows 7 Direct Download Links
64-bit Windows 7 Professional x64
Update (2.12.2011): Due to a request by Microsoft, all the links have been redacted. You can visit DigitalRiver for further details.
After downloading the files, simply double click on the executable, e.g. Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x86.exe to start unloading the box and to install Windows 7. Note that 3 files must be put together in the same directory. You still need a product key to activate installed Windows 7.
Raju PP is the founder-editor of Technically Personal, which is one of the most widely read technology blogs on the web. He holds an Engineering degree in Electronics & Communication, and has previously worked as a Technical Specialist in Banking Software domain.
I Simply Find this a Great Download, Mainly because torrents are slow based on the number of seeds and leechers, but this is fast because an http download. Thanks for the share!
Can I know how to install the files after downloading?
Cheers dude
im i suppose to download all the tree file?????
i have win 7 32 bit OS, but core2duo supports x64 OSs
Now how do i install from this downloaded package??
What type of 64 bit Windows 7 is this? Ultimate, Premium, or Professional?
This says win7 pro. will my key for win7 home premium work and allow me to upgrade?
I have the same question as Patrick. If it will not work then is there a download like this for windows 7 home premium?
after download where i suppose install (double click on the executable, e.g. Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x86.exe )? inside windows or burn ghost in to CD thn boot it???
this not working itr display this after double click on .exe file “un error has accord’ now what??
how to download??
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