How do I create a Vista OS copy of "vista ready" laptop?

Okay I have a HP laptop with vista(32) ready and stuff..
The problem is that I want to remove vista completely but I still want a copy of it just to be sure.. I didn't get any vista CD-s with it. I'm sure it's a legal copy that I got because HP really made vista ready laptops including mine.
I just want to copy the vista installer, nothing more...
I've got 2 weird drives:
OS_TOOLS(E 1,5GB
HP_RECOVERY(F 8.5GB

and the main drive is 108.5 GB

And after uninstalling vista I want to install linux(I don't like vista and XP seems to be too old for me), join all sub-discs together into one and then split them into 2 parts: one for media and one for the main OS system(I can do this myself ).

 

Best way is to fit new bigger 500GB HDD or whatever and keep the original safe , new HDD`s are not that expensive now.

EDIT : also buy a cheap 2.5" usb external case $15 and you can access all your files.

 

hp recovery is an image of you hdd, i think you can make recovery cds/dvds so in case you want to go back to vista you just have to install the recovery discs.

Hp instructions on how to create the discs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=bph08097

 

My solution using my OEM code I found under my laptop:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html
And then after reinstalling windows I just need to use those hp backup discs.
Simple

But the problem is where do I download a bootable version of vista? Or is there any tryout versions available?

 

use the program below to backup your pre-activated key, before you wipe your notebook , in case you want to go back to Vista32

If you are in the US, you can buy a copy of Vista for $15 from Microsoft i think.

http://directedge.us/content/abr-activation-backup-and-restore

EDIT : below might be the right link to order a DVD, not certain thought : I think it`s for Vista Retail only.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx

 

I'm not from the US. I'm from Estonia.
That OEM restore program is great, thanks!
I've found this:
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It's an original copy of vista OEM installation(it should be legal).
I would preffer it rather then waiting a week for that recovery dvd..

 

It is most assuredly NOT legal.

Gary

 

Recovery disks are OEM software that is legally tied with the machine. That torrent download contains copyrighted material(that can't legally be shared), so thread closed becase we dont allow discussion of that nature.