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    Vista anytime upgrade w/ SP1

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by capflam, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. capflam

    capflam Notebook Consultant

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    Since lenovo is not going to ship with the Vista DVD...and that I will make a full clean install when I get my new T400, I'd like to find this anytime upgrade from MS.

    Does anyone know where this can be purchased or downloaded?

    (not sure if I ask on the correct forum though, please forgive me eventually :rolleyes: )
     
    capflam, Aug 8, 2008
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  2. boomhower

    boomhower Notebook Evangelist

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    You can use about anything you want. If you have a friend or family member with a retail copy you can use there DVD or you could even download a copy. What you actual pay for the the serial number not the media.
     
    boomhower, Aug 8, 2008
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  3. capflam

    capflam Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for your answer.

    Does everyone know where I can download/purchase the Vista DVD including the SP1.
    I already have the licence now I want the disc :) which manufacturers don't provide anymore unfortunately.
     
    capflam, Aug 14, 2008
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  4. boomhower

    boomhower Notebook Evangelist

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    Call MS. Last I heard they were charging $10 plus shipping for just the media.
     
    boomhower, Aug 14, 2008
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    Jackboot Notebook Deity

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    AFAIK, downloading the retail version of the Vista DVD using BitTorrent is not illegal. The media is useless without a legitimate activation number. You can order the DVD from MS for free + $10 shipping or you can download it for free from a million sources, burn to DVD, and input your legitimate activation number. You could even download the DVD image directly from Microsoft recently but those links appear to be dead now.
     
    Jackboot, Aug 14, 2008
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