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    Is Vista Home Premium downloadable legally someplace to burn to DVD?? Want to clean install SR.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Duke2007, Aug 29, 2008.

  1. Duke2007

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    I do not have a vista installation disk. I was wondering if it is downloadable somewhere like a trial version that has no key code or something.

    I really want to clean install the SR. Any ideas?
     
    Duke2007, Aug 29, 2008
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    nope. dead thread and all links dead. sigh... this sucks. i really don't want to have to buy a stupid disc to clean install.
     
    Duke2007, Aug 29, 2008
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    its time to switch to linux duke !!.. get ubuntu.. :) .. although disgusting.. but I think thats the purpose of OEM versions vs retail versions.
     
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    Just check Demonoid or Isohunt. I don't believe it is really pirating as long as you have your own CD key.
     
    T-Q, Aug 29, 2008
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    i refuse to download from torrents..who knows *** the poster hid in those files...
     
    Duke2007, Aug 29, 2008
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    Got a friend with a Vista install DVD?
     
    JesterX, Aug 29, 2008
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