Win 7 Pro 64-bit Trial download?

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Is it not still possible to legally download Windows 7 Professional version for trial purposes?

I know it used to be available via Digital River, but that was taken down and you're now directed to a site that requires you to enter your current key.

However, my PC currently has installed Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (OEM version), but I want to try Windows 7 Professional 64-bit as I need to be sure that my PC and its devices will fully support 64-bit Win 7 before purchasing it. I do know that my CPU is supported.


Thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

All the digital river downloads have been disabled for about a week....Sorry.

 

[FALC0N]

However, there are other sources of the install media. And yes, you can install it on a 30 day trial basis.

 

[FALC0N]

You also wouldn't need to purchase the 64 bit version. The OEM version only comes with the one disk, but the key is interchangeable between 32 and 64 bit. You just need the install media.

 

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You also wouldn't need to purchase the 64 bit version. The OEM version only comes with the one disk, but the key is interchangeable between 32 and 64 bit. You just need the install media.

Does that also apply to my OEM disk of Windows 7 Ultimate? For example, could I temporarily re-install that on a new partition on the same PC as the current 32-bit installation but just install it on the new partition as a 64-bit version instead of 32-bit?

Would that be possible and also legal?

 

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All the digital river downloads have been disabled for about a week....Sorry.

So is there no other legal way to download a Win 7 Pro 64-bit ISO?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Nope.

 

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What a pain. Thanks.

 

[FALC0N]

It's not about legality. You can obtain the install media anywhere, including download. BUT is it safe and unaltered? That the tough part.

 

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It's not about legality. You can obtain the install media anywhere, including download. BUT is it safe and unaltered? That the tough part.

Good point.

I don't understand why MS won't allow us to legally download ISOs for trial purposes. After all, if I could try it and it works okay then it would result in me spending money on a purchase.