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    Disks with purchase?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ozymandias, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    I had a rather lousy experience with my Vaio desktop, and I was wondering if Sony has started giving OS disks with their computers. I had a hard time wiping/reinstalling the OS on my comp without them.
     
    ozymandias, Aug 31, 2008
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  2. Takktix

    Takktix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Got a new laptop yesterday straight from Sony Style,I didnt recieve an OS disk nor did i recieve a Recovery disk,I doubt they give out disks as it would up the cost quite alot.
     
    Takktix, Aug 31, 2008
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    They offer a good "facility" (your computer :D with the approprite software) to create a backup disc yourself.
    As they deem this sufficient, they don't supply the disc.
     
    DetlevCM, Aug 31, 2008
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  4. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    You could try and obtain a Windows Anytime Upgrade disc and reinstall Vista from that. Just make sure that you have your product key on hand as it prompts you for that before you can even begin installing.
     
    Yotsuba, Aug 31, 2008
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