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    Vista with Sp1 Disk

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by CalebSchmerge, May 3, 2008.

  1. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    I don't remember seeing this linked, but I know a lot of people want a Vista with SP1 disk - they are available here.
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 3, 2008
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    But you need retail key I believe
     
    JCMS, May 4, 2008
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  3. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Oh, so no using my dell key to get an sp1 disk? :(
     
    talin, May 4, 2008
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  4. CalebSchmerge

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    Right - the whole purpose of this is to have an install disk with SP1 already installed. I have a fully licensed copy - so this is good for me to get the Sp1 install I desire.
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 4, 2008
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  5. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    you should be able to. i've reformatted to vista 64 bit using my 32bit HP oem key. i just had to call.
     
    Harper2.0, May 4, 2008
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  6. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    No no, I meant, when going to the windows marketplace site to purchase backup discs, you're required to enter a product key before they will let you purchase it. So, I wondered if I could just use the dell key that my laptop came with.
    I really don't want to use my brand new shiny keys I got from the WFP program.
     
    talin, May 4, 2008
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  7. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Does anyone know if these are full disks, or just an upgrade? I may just order these so I can have an integrated sp1 install disk.
     
    talin, May 5, 2008
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  8. CalebSchmerge

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    I am fairly certain it is the full install disk.
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 5, 2008
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  9. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Bah, this must be something new they did with selling the SP1 discs. The previous RTM discs could just be dumped into the shopping cart without having to enter any keys.
     
    R4000, May 5, 2008
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  10. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I'll jump on this once I get a new notebook.
     
    Matt is Pro, May 5, 2008
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  11. coolguy

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    Which product key should I need to enter? My OEM (sony installed) key doesn't work. It says "error processing".
     
    coolguy, May 5, 2008
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