Have the product key but no media. Can I get a free download online media?

Have the product key but no media. Can I get a free download online media?

Given that Microsoft has removed downloads of digital river you have two equally bad options.

Microsoft https://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246?wa=wsignin1.0 backup support request 
Or if you have a retail key (NOT OEM operating system preinstalled) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery 
You may be better of borrowing a person.  For OEM (preinstalled) you should contact the manufacturer of the computer.

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