Request for ISO File Downloads for Older HP Laptops Compatible with OEM Product Keys

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Request for ISO File Downloads for Older HP Laptops Compatible with OEM Product Keys

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Assistance is requested in obtaining compatible ISO files for four older HP laptops that are being repaired for donation.

The laptops lack recovery CDs, but they have product labels with OEM product keys. The details are as follows:

HP G65 (2)
- Windows 7 Home Premium OA
  - Version: X16-96072 (both laptops)
    - Serial Numbers:
      1. 90196-105-134-483
        
        00195-113-250-570
        
        HP DV-9000
        
        Windows Vista Home Premium CEMAct
        
        Version: X13-04657
        
        Serial Number: 00144-181-194-447
        
        HP DV-5000
        
        Windows XP Professional
        
        Version: 375051-001
        
        Serial Number: 00045-617-447-882

Work Completed on the Laptops:

Disassembled, cleaned, and tested components
Replaced corrupted SATA hard drives with compatible SSDs
Replaced two broken displays with used OEM displays (HP G65 and HP DV 5000)
Upgraded onboard RAM:
- HP DV 9000: 4GB
  - HP DV 5000: 1GB
    - HP G65 (2): 1) 2GB, 2) 4GB

Current Situation:

Windows 7 has been installed on all laptops using an ISO disk from an old Asus laptop. However, activation attempts with the OEM product keys have resulted in error messages indicating invalid product keys.

Any guidance on where to find compatible ISO files or links to repositories would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Doc Hooter 20 Reputation points

2025-08-11T22:38:34.62+00:00

Here's a screenshot of an error message received.
Airbus A350 6,890 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-08-11T23:51:01.6633333+00:00

Hello,

I don't see the screenshot. Could you upload it to Imgur and then share the link here?

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Doc Hooter 20 Reputation points

2025-08-11T22:38:34.62+00:00

Here's a screenshot of an error message received.
Airbus A350 6,890 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-08-11T23:51:01.6633333+00:00

Hello,

I don't see the screenshot. Could you upload it to Imgur and then share the link here?

Answer 1

Airbus A350 6,890 Volunteer Moderator

Hello,

I'm just going to put this here in case you might not know (the answer to your question is below) but Windows 7 went out of date in 2020. That means no more updates and it's insecure to be on Windows 7 at this point. If you understand that you're more vulnerable to viruses and malware than you would be if you were to use Windows 10 or 11, please continue.

Since Microsoft doesn't provide ISOs for Windows 7 anymore, you can use the Internet Archive. These will be user-uploaded ISOs from disks, archives of official Microsoft ISOs, etc.

You can find the HP OEM Windows 7 ISO at https://archive.org/details/Win7ProSP1HPOEM.

Hope this helps.

Doc Hooter 20 Reputation points

2025-08-12T00:39:30.3366667+00:00
Thanks, I appreciate your response and advice, along with the link (which I will investigate).

Thank you, I do understand the risks involved.

My intent is to simply put the laptops in a state of reliable operation to donate them.

Upgrading these machines to use current supported software is impractical and cost prohibitive.

My exposure to Windows PC's has been quite limited since 2010 when I completely migrated to Apple as a Beta tester, despite fairly extensive experience with Windows prior to 2010 I'm not very well acquainted with compatibility issues between these machines, available hardware, and software. Any information I did know has crept to the far corners of my mind.

I should have mentioned in my question that I have visited multiple resources and repositories. After attempting to install and activate a few other ISO files I downloaded from a couple repositories and one ISO file with key I purchased through electronics1st, and yet here I am still searching.

I'm doing this as a favor for my older sister who is currently battling cancer. My work on these has required me to place many other projects on hold until I get this issue ironed out. I'm not looking for sympathy, just illustrating my driving force. Though I am tiring of the inordinate amount of time this has demanded.

Again, thank you for your speedy response, advice, and the accompanying information, it is much appreciated. I will visit the site you recommended for a last attempt to remedy my situation.

Respectfully,

Doc H.
Airbus A350 6,890 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-08-13T17:27:44.6166667+00:00

No problem :)

If that link doesn't work, I'll be glad to find new ones! Just let me know if you do.

Good luck on your Windows journey, and I hope for the best for your sister.

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