Windows 7 Pro 64-bit question

[Grey Buddhist]

I recently discovered my system having strange issues (works but background stuff sometimes stops working, sometimes lags doing stuff like opening browsers). I ran a system check and basically seems like my Windows 7 Pro needs to be repaired to fix the issues.
I have a Windows 7 Home disc (the Pro one is in storage from a recent military move).
Can I use Windows 7 Home just to repair any issues in Windows 7 Pro? Or will I need to find, or buy a new, Windows 7 Pro disc?

I just want to repair my Windows 7 Pro, not install it again.

Thank you for all answers.

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in command line chkdsk /f

[Grey Buddhist]

@karamelbka - chkdsk is one of the things that alerted me that i needed to repair my windows 7.

[_I_]

you can download the win7 iso
http://www.techverse.net/download-windows-7-iso-x86-x64-microsofts-official-servers/

then burn it to a dvd or extract to a usb stick

[Grey Buddhist]

Question about the win7 iso - If I download it, put it on a cd, and am just using it to repair my win 7 that is already installed on my system, I shouldn't need my win 7 key right?
Once again, I do not want to install a new win 7 on my computer, I already have win 7 pro 64-bit installed (and working for the most part). I just want to repair anything in it that might be 'corrupted'?
That win 7 image says it is good for 30-day trial. If I am just repairing my OS with that image, and not installing, I won't need to 'activate' anything on my win 7 right?

[_I_]

recover will not need to be registered again

if you reinstall windows it will

[Grey Buddhist]

now when I first put the disc in, I think I remember (from installing before) the first menu option(s) only shows "install"
is 'repair' later on after clicking on 'install'?
I just don't want to accidentally start 'installing' anything if possible (except files to repair my system)

[_I_]

after install, repair is an option

[Azza ☠]

Start > Run > Type "cmd.exe" without the quotes, and right-click it from the list and run as ADMIN.

Under the admin command prompt...

Type "sfc /scannow" without quotes and let it run. This will scan your critical Windows system files and attempt to repair. You can either use a disk or online image from offical Microsoft.

As mentioned above, if required you can actually download an ISO copy from Microsoft's Digital Rivers. Ensure it matches your version. This is entirely legal (from that offical site only) if you have a valid license key to use with it.

[Grey Buddhist]

Ok, I was almost understanding things till your comments Azza. You sound like your saying even if I'm just reparing my Win 7 pro, using an ISO image from MS, I still do need my valid license?
I will say again: I have Windows 7 Pro 64-bit installed already (full version, not upgrade).
I have the Win 7 Pro disc that I installed from in storage, it has the key in it's box (I do not have it written down).
I just want to repair my windows 7.

I do not want to use an ISO image to repair anything if I have to have my key to activate anything (since it is already activated and I cannot get to it easily)

[itcheytoplay]

just through the disk in and think you need to hit F8 after you pick boot from disk select country and language hit continue next page on the left hand side at the bottom you will see fix windows press on this and do as it says it will fix the problem

[Azza ☠]

Publicado originalmente por Grey Buddhist:

Ok, I was almost understanding things till your comments Azza. You sound like your saying even if I'm just reparing my Win 7 pro, using an ISO image from MS, I still do need my valid license?
I will say again: I have Windows 7 Pro 64-bit installed already (full version, not upgrade).
I have the Win 7 Pro disc that I installed from in storage, it has the key in it's box (I do not have it written down).
I just want to repair my windows 7.

I do not want to use an ISO image to repair anything if I have to have my key to activate anything (since it is already activated and I cannot get to it easily)

I'm saying there's two ways...

Option 1: Use the "SFC /scannow" command in your admin prompt. This actually can contact to Microsoft online and checks via an online copy of your Windows critical files - matches them off and repairs/replaces if required. This is quickest and easiest, if works for you.

Option 2: Since you have a license, you can actually legally download an ISO image from their Microsoft Digital River store, burn and use it as your Win 7 Pro disc. This is great for replacement or backup disc of the original and will be the same, so long you get the same version. You can no longer purchase Win 7 discs since 2015 (support discontinued), but can still download them till 2020 (under extended support).

[Grey Buddhist]

@Azza - Got it.

Option 1: tried SFC/scannow and got the "found errors but was unable to repair some" and gave me the CBS log result. I ran it 2 times, different days.

Option 2: I have the image on a disc (win 7 pro 64-bit) downloaded from microsoft site. If I use this to repair my OS, will it automatically verify my valid copy of win 7 (which is fine) or will I have to have my product key handy to 'reactivate' my OS because it will be on the 30-day trial after the repair?

[Azza ☠]

If the key is already activated, a repair won't replacement it. The key will remain.

Changes of hardware or re-install would deactivate that key, Windows will just try to reactivate itself again automatically online in some cases. Only clean install would remove it completely.

[Grey Buddhist]

Thank you.