Windows 7 OEM System Builder Transer to SSD w/o OEM disk

[Ravenguard]

Hello. I recently purchased a Samsung 850 EVO 120gb ssd. I want to install my Windows 7 Home Premium onto the new ssd but I don't have my disk since I let a friend use it and he lost it. I built the system myself so there is no manufacturer to call for a replacement disk. I called Microsoft to see if they could help me and they said I need to get a OEM disk to do the install. I've been told that a retail ISO download will not work with my OEM key so downloading them is out of the question. I cannot clone my drive over since the Hard drive is much larger than my ssd and I have no backup drive. I'm frustrated beyond belief because this should be a simple matter and it is turning into a huge deal. Is there ANY WAY to get an ISO of the System Builder OEM disk to put on a flash drive so I can install to my new ssd? Every one I find is for the retail version and when I put my key in it says that this is for a OEM version and I should contact my manufacturer... of which there isn't one.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Retail ISO downloads have been shut down too.

 

[geofelt]

1. Samsung has a data migration utility that might do the job.
You can exclude files, and if the remainder fits, you will be good.
That has the advantage that you may not have to reinstall programs.

2. Make a note of your windows activation key. You can find it with a free app called "magical jellybean keyfinder"

All windows 7 install dvd's are the same, differing only in 32 or 64 bit flavors.
If you can borrow any one, you are good.
You should be able to find a downloadable iso to do the install.
Possibly, you can do this on usb, but I have not done that.
Your activation key determines which version you have.

 

[Wolfshadw]

You *should" be able to download the 7 Home Premium ISO from here and use your existing key.

-Wolf sends

 

[FALC0N]

The retail disk will work. They were distribution specific with XP, but they haven't been since vista.

 

[orlbuckeye]

Well first of all you let a friend use it that's your first mistake. When you buy Windows you buy the license thats comes with a key. The Keys are sequenced in a specific order to stop pirating. Example a Dell key won't work with HP, Retail won't work with OEM. Your best best is to just buy a new copy of windows and make a copy of that so this situation doesn't happen again.

 

[FALC0N]

Well first of all you let a friend use it that's your first mistake. When you buy Windows you buy the license thats comes with a key. The Keys are sequenced in a specific order to stop pirating. Example a Dell key won't work with HP, Retail won't work with OEM. Your best best is to just buy a new copy of windows and make a copy of that so this situation doesn't happen again.

Dell keys work fine with HP. The limitation there is the license terms which prohibit the transfer. They are otherwise compatible. And retail keys Will work with OEM disks and vice versa.