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    Vista disk help

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by microbert, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. microbert

    microbert Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    i' have a problem ... i have lost my dvd of vista but still have the product key
    and i' want to format and install a fresh copy on my pc.

    can someone tell me what can i do, without my installation disk???
     
    microbert, Mar 24, 2008
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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Unfortunately, you need another install disc for a clean install.
     
    R4000, Mar 24, 2008
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    eyuras Notebook Consultant

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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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  5. microbert

    microbert Notebook Enthusiast

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    so you are telling me that i need to buy another vista ... and scrap the licence key that i have
     
    microbert, Mar 24, 2008
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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The cheapest solution is to borrow a disc from a friend, or buy a Vista Anytime Upgrade disc online for about $10. You can then use your license key, but you will be prompted to call for activation......
     
    R4000, Mar 24, 2008
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    You can't get the Anytime Upgrade disc anymore. The only way to get it is to download from Microsoft or to borrow from a friend. If you take a look at my clean install guide (link in my sig), I discuss all of this and give you some other options. Also you can skip doing the activation using my ABR tool.

    No, you do NOT need to buy a new license for Vista!
     
    orev, Mar 24, 2008
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  8. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I see you have added on to your guide since I last used it. I did not realize download links were available to make your own disc now......... :eek:
     
    R4000, Mar 24, 2008
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