Can I download a copy of my Vista system disk

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I have misplaced my Vista operating system disk, am I able to download a
copy of it from Micosoft website. I have the product key, as it is printed
on the rear of the CPU. A website link would be of great help if this is
possible. Many Thanks....Pete
 
If your Vista OS came with your computer you probably have to order one from
your computer vendor.
 
see this link from my website:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_replace_a_lost.htm It is the same
procedure for Vista discs.

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Joel, I will do as you suggest and see what Microsoft can do for me. Thank
god I have the product key eh? I may be back in touch with you Joel, thanks
for your help.

And also thank you ALL for your helpfull info on this matter.
 
First contact Microsoft and see what they say. Maybe you could tell
them the truth and give them your product key and (for a small fee) they
may(or may not) send you a replacement copy.
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They won't.
 
If the Product key was on the back of your computer, it was most likely an OEM installation.
Microsoft will not replace these copies. You have to get one from the computer manufacturers.
If they don't have copies for sale, try www.restoredisks.com

| Joel, I will do as you suggest and see what Microsoft can do for me. Thank
| god I have the product key eh? I may be back in touch with you Joel, thanks
| for your help.
|
| And also thank you ALL for your helpfull info on this matter.
|
| | >I have misplaced my Vista operating system disk, am I able to download a
| >copy of it from Micosoft website. I have the product key, as it is printed
| >on the rear of the CPU. A website link would be of great help if this is
| >possible. Many Thanks....Pete
| >
|
|
 
Peter said:
I have misplaced my Vista operating system disk, am I able to download a
copy of it from Micosoft website.

No.

I have the product key, as it is printed
on the rear of the CPU.
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That means you have an OEM license for Vista. You'll need to contact
the computer's manufacturer to obtain a replacement DVD.


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joel406 said:
Hello Peter, Sorry to hear you lost your disk. The same happend to me
some 10 years ago and I have been making backup copies and keeping them
under lock and key ever since.

Technicaly no. You can not just go to a link on the web and download a
copy of Vista(that I know of). But there are avenues avalible where you
could.

First contact Microsoft and see what they say. Maybe you could tell
them the truth and give them your product key and (for a small fee) they
may(or may not) send you a replacement copy.
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Microsoft will tell hime that they cannot support OEM licenses and
refer him to the manufacturer of his computer.

If they tell you no, well...your only other option may elevate you to
the level of Pirate in the eyes of some of the fine people here at the
Vista forums.
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Why? All he need do is contact his computer's manufacturer.

But on the other hand you do have a legitimate product key. Which is
really what matters. The disk is just the software, the key is the
license.
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True. But not at all the point.
If Microsoft refuses to replace your disk, even after being blatently
honest.
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Microsoft is under no obligation to, and is contractually prohibited
from, supporting OEM licenses. Why is this so hard for you to grasp.


Send me a private message and I will point you in a safe
direction.

This may ruffle some feathers here, but as long as you have a legal
license I can keep you out of the torrents. And show you a clean
download. Others here already know about it.
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And I'd bet you've got a bridge to sell him, as well. Why should he
trust you when decline to point him to an easy, fully legitimate
solution, and instead offer to help him illicitly? I certainly wouldn't
trust you, having read your post.


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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
Peter said:
I have misplaced my Vista operating system disk, am I able to download a
copy of it from Micosoft website. I have the product key, as it is printed
on the rear of the CPU. A website link would be of great help if this is
possible. Many Thanks....Pete
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You probably didn't misplace your Vista operating system disk. Most vendors
no longer ship a disk. Right click on Computer, choose Properties, and see
if you have a Recovery (D:) disk. If so, Go to Help and Support, search for
Create Recovery discs. You can then make your own.

Keep these is a safe place, they can not be created a second time....
 
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