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    Create Vista Installation disc for Free... How?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nocturnal310, Feb 11, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am not talking about the Recovery partition we burn on a DVD.. but a complete Installation Disc in case i format my HD if a disaster strikes.

    Any 3rd Party or Vista has inbuilt feature?
    I dont even know if its possible.

    P.S: Bought a pack of blank Sony DVD's so wanna utlilize them :)
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 11, 2008
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Click the link in my signature. You can get a windows anytime upgrade dvd to clean install vista.
     
    coolguy, Feb 11, 2008
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  3. venkol

    venkol Notebook Consultant

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    I think you can order a Vista DVD without a License Key for $10-$15 from Microsoft.
     
    venkol, Feb 11, 2008
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  4. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Or you can download a non-preactivated Vista iso on torrents.
     
    JCMS, Feb 11, 2008
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  5. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    Which is kinda illegal.
     
    Fade To Black, Feb 11, 2008
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  6. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I said non-preactivated. Downloading what your own isn't illegal.
     
    JCMS, Feb 11, 2008
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  7. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    That is correct, but owning doesn't always mean the right to get. I think Microsoft allows you to make a copy of your DVD.
     
    Fade To Black, Feb 11, 2008
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Downloading...is...illegal.

    This is the 2nd time we've had to mention that...thread closed.
     
    Greg, Feb 11, 2008
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