erpster9

I've just learned from abbodi that MS has recently removed the August 2018 Windows 7 ISO downloads.
so the links to them are now broken and produce 404 file not found errors in late March 2023
(yup, Windows ISO Downloader can't download them anymore)
another "stake knife" driven onto the heart of Win7

it depends on how the Win7 COA key was activated
if it activates via online/internet, you're good to go.  if it fails internet activation with an error, call Microsoft
and activate by phone
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/reinstallation-of-a-windows-7-oem-coa/0dbdc16b-6355-4c79-be91-ddd2f140248d
https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/internet-explorer-11-desktop-app-retirement-faq/ba-p/2366549
Quote Update:
The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10. 

IE11 visual references, such as the IE11 icons on the Start Menu and taskbar,
will be removed by the June 2023 Windows security update (“B” release) scheduled for June 13, 2023.
Quote When was the IE11 desktop application permanently disabled? (Updated: February 14, 2023)
The out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) desktop application was permanently disabled on certain versions of Windows 10 on February 14, 2023 through a Microsoft Edge update. Note, this update will be rolled out over the span of a few days up to a week, as is standard for Microsoft Edge updates.
All remaining consumer and commercial devices that were not already redirected from IE11 to Microsoft Edge were redirected with the Microsoft Edge update. Users will be unable to reverse the change. Additionally, redirection from IE11 to Microsoft Edge will be included as part of all future Microsoft Edge updates.
IE11 visual references, such as the IE11 icons on the Start Menu and taskbar, will be removed by the June 2023 Windows security update (“B” release) scheduled for June 13, 2023. The optional, non-security preview “C” release on certain Windows 10 versions scheduled for May 23, 2023, will also remove IE11 visual references.
 
the Windows ISO Downloader creator needs to be aware of these