: Only 64-bit Windows 7 supports UEFI booting; 32-bit (x86) versions are limited to Legacy BIOS.
: For specific editions like Home Premium, some users report success searching the Microsoft Update Catalog for the base installation files.
Downloading a Windows 7 ISO for UEFI installation currently requires using non-official mirrors, as Microsoft has removed all direct download links from its official website. To install Windows 7 on modern UEFI-based systems, you generally need a , as 32-bit versions do not support UEFI. Recommended Download Sources
Standard tools like the old "Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool" often fail to format the drive correctly for UEFI. Use for the best results. Method 1: Using Rufus (Recommended) USB drive (8GB+) Select your Windows 7 ISO Partition scheme Target system UEFI (non-CSM) File system (Required for UEFI booting). HP Support Community Method 2: Manual UEFI File Fix