Download Windows 7 ISO

Original Microsoft Windows 7 ISO images (Service Pack 1) for all editions. Windows 7 reached end of support on 14 January 2020 and no longer receives security updates.

Download Windows 7 ISO (All Editions)

Security warning: Windows 7 has been unsupported since January 2020. Do not use it as a daily driver on a machine connected to the internet. These ISOs are intended for legacy hardware, virtual machines, air-gapped systems, or recovering old installations only.

Windows 7 Editions

Choose the edition that matches the product key you already own. Keys are edition-specific.

Ultimate

The most complete edition. Includes every feature from Professional and Enterprise. Ideal if you already have an Ultimate product key.

Download Ultimate →

Professional

Most popular edition for work and enthusiasts. Supports domain join, Remote Desktop host, EFS encryption and XP Mode.

Download Professional →

Enterprise

Volume-license edition for organisations. Adds BitLocker, AppLocker, DirectAccess and advanced management features.

Download Enterprise →

Home Premium

Standard home edition with Aero Glass, Windows Media Center and better multimedia support. Good for everyday home use.

Download Home Premium →

Home Basic

Basic home edition (mainly for emerging markets). Limited visual effects and fewer features than Home Premium.

Download Home Basic →

Starter

Most limited edition (32-bit only). Designed for netbooks and very low-end hardware. Minimal features.

Download Starter →

Quick comparison

Edition	64-bit	Max RAM	Best for
Ultimate	Yes	192 GB	Users who already own an Ultimate key
Professional	Yes	192 GB	Work, small office, domain join
Enterprise	Yes	192 GB	Organisations (volume licence)
Home Premium	Yes	16 GB	Home use, media, light gaming
Home Basic	Limited	8 GB	Basic home PCs
Starter	No (32-bit only)	2 GB	Very old / low-end hardware

Important: These are original Microsoft install media (SP1). They do not include a product key. You still need a genuine key that matches the edition to activate Windows 7.

When Windows 7 is still used

Legacy industrial or medical equipment that only runs on Windows 7
Old software or drivers that will not work on newer Windows
Virtual machines and offline testing environments
Recovering files from an old hard drive

How to install

Download the ISO that matches your product key and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
Create a bootable USB with Rufus or the official Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
Boot from the USB and follow the Windows Setup screens.
After installation, activate with a genuine product key for that edition.

Recommendation: If the hardware can run Windows 10 or Windows 11, use a currently supported version instead. See the Windows 10 or Windows 11 pages.

Additional resources

Full Windows 7 ISO download page (all editions + checksums)
Microsoft Windows 7 lifecycle
Windows 10 ISO
Windows 11 ISO

Page last reviewed: September 2026. Windows 7 reached end of support on 14 January 2020. Use only for legitimate legacy purposes.