AFTER RE-INSTALLING VISTA, COULDN'T READ MY PRODUCT KEY

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• Can I install Vista Home Premium with my product key?

  I have Toshiba Satellite A300-146, model No.: PSAJ0E, 1 GB RAM, Intel Dual core 1.87 processor, chipset Mobile Intel (r) 965 family with * vista home premium *...

  But it's in the recovery disk... If I install it, my hard drive will be formatted and become the only partition...
  If I install the vista Home premium (downloaded from the internet) and enter my laptop product key, * is it make real *... ?

  Hello

  To be honest, I don't understand what your question is.
  Why you want to install downloaded Vista Home Premium if you already have one with your laptop?

  Recovery image is complete with all the drivers, tools and utility, but if you install OS naked, then you have lots to installing of all Toshiba stuff in the hope, everything will be OK.
  Installation of recovery can be done on two tracks:

  Help of created recovery DVD *.
  In this case the whole HARD disk will be formatted and all your data will be gone, but you certainly get it with two partitions. Folder HDDRecovery there again on the second partition.

  * Using the recovery disk (F8) procedure *.
  If you do this just first partition (C) is deleted. All the data on the second partition will be there again.

  So please let me know what is your problem exactly and what you want to do.

• I can't read my product key.

  but I have the product number that I can read clearly, but I can't read the product key.

  but I have the product number that I can read clearly, but I can't read the product key.

  Hello

  You mean the product key on the sticker on the case of the Vista operating system pre-installed from Dell, HP, Acer, Toshiba, etc.) ?

  If you do, you can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  The methods above resettlement generally do not require allows you to provide a product key during Installation, the recovery process uses the Installation product key factory to activate automatically during the resettlement process.

  See you soon.

• Upgrade Vista to Windows 7, need product key

  I have a computer that was originally purchased with Windows Vista on it. I am now anting upgraded to Windows 7 and have a question before doing so. I bought a disc to upgrade to 7 through my University and the disk, it says that you need a product key. When the computer was purchased, Vista is already installed and we never received a product key or disc. I read a few places when the OS is installed at the factory, they use a special key that they integrated into the BIOS of the motherboard. Will I need to somehow extract this product key or can I just proceed with the upgrade? Thank you

  You would need a Windows 7 key to install the upgrade, not a Windows Vista key.  The Windows 7 disc you have is useless without the key to Windows 7. It looks like you bought a copy of the education of MSDNAA and your college should have made you a key when you bought it.

  writing in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

  I have a computer that was originally purchased with Windows Vista on it. I am now eager to upgrade to Windows 7 and have a question before you begin doing so. I bought a disc to upgrade to Windows 7 through my University and the disk, it says that you need a product key. When the computer was purchased, Vista is already installed and we never received a product key or disc. I read a few places when the OS is installed at the factory, they use a special key that they integrated into the BIOS of the motherboard. Will I need to somehow extract this product key or can I just proceed with the upgrade? Thank you

• I can't read the product key on the bottom of the computer as it dissipated. How to find my product key?

  VISTA ACTIVATION PROBLEM

  EVERY MORNING

  IVE JUST HAD MY LAPTOP REPAIRED AND NOW IM BEING ASKED TO ACTIVATE IT!

  HOWEVER, I CAN'T READ MY STICKER PRODUCT KEY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LAPTOP

  WHAT CAN I DO?

  Kind regards

  NEIL

  Hello

  I would take it back to the workshop of repair and demand that they fix it properly and send it to you already reactivated.

  It is a way around it, but it's time and and maybe more money:

  As you can not read your product key on the label, we cannot help you get your product key (Key Finder programs will not solve it).

  The way around this is to contact your laptop manufacturer and ask them to send you recovery disks to reinstall the operating system properly. They should send records for a small fee.

  While you are in contact with the Manufaxcturer of the laptop also ask them if there is a way to reinstall the operating system on a recovery partition on the hard drive of your laptop, allowing you to save money.

  Either of these methods of recovery normally does not imply that you have to insert a product key as factory Setup key is automatically used to activate this process.

  My advice, in order of preference:

  1. repair facility

  2. recovery of the process.

  See you soon.

• After launching the recovery cd, request activation and product key is unfortunate. So how / where can I get the product key

  product key for windows vista

  After launching the recovery cd, request activation and product key is unfortunate. So how / where can I get the product key

  See if this helps:-

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/823570

  If she please vote as helpful.

  Thank you.

• How to make a copy of windows vista if I have a product key

  I wanted to find a copy of windows so I have to reinstall my windows laptop I have a Cliaa key for it

  How do I down load a copy. reason for this is that I can't get the drivers to work on it, they have only the version of drivers for my laptop that works for vista

  Hello

  There is no available free and legal Vista download

  and you get the vista drivers from the laptop manufacturer's Web site

  drivers and software - key in your model number download - section looking for the latest vista drivers

  How to reinstall vista

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• How do I get a Windows Vista disc, already have the product key?

  original title: Windows vista

  Hey I have windows Vista Home Basic, but I lost and I've only had the key to the left somehow get the program without having to pay becous I have the key?

  Hello

  Here are the different ways to reinstall vista

  Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• I have a laptop used with WIndows Vista, which came with a product key (the one on the label at the base is incorrect). What can I do?

  I have a laptop used with WIndows Vista, which came with a product key (the one on the label at the base is incorrect). What can I do to get one?

  What you trying to do? buy an operating system (like Vista for example) or to purchase Office (located on the top of Vista)?

  You can buy Office 2010 here: -.

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/buy/

  -If you want to. Be sure that it will run on Vista by checking the: -.

  The system configuration required

  -hyperlink on the page above.

  If my comments have helped please vote as helpful.

  Thank you.

  You can buy an operating system here: -.

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/PD/ProductID.235488300/TopSeller.true

  For future use, the type of problem you have raised should be posted here: -.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/Forum/office_install?page=1&tab=no

• I can't read my product key to activate windows

  When you try to activate windows on my computer, I was prompted to enter the product key for Windows 7. However, as my computer is more than a year, the sticker on the bottom of the laptop has to wear with age and I can't read it. What can I do?

  * original title - I can't read my product key to activate windows; What can I do? *

  Activation error: 0XC004E003

  Description: The liecencing of software service reported this assessment refuse failed.

  See: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/thread/493f068f-e103-44ab-9ee0-ee2fe8827b6f

  Try again by phone:

  Activate Windows 7 manually:
  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• Can I download and install Windows 7 pro with a product key and the USB (No .iso or CD/DVD)

  So my hard drive failed, Dell can replace it but none of the software.  I have OEM Windows 7 pro and Office 2010 versions, which means that I (somewhere) product keys but not record.  Maybe Dell recover disk will work, but it's 7000 mile more away.  I've seen links to download install. ISO (I hope that its official?) but I would have no way to burn to CD, so my question is...

  Can I download a bit of Installer for Windows 7 Pro 64 to install from USB and my existing product key?
  
  
  What happened to Microsoft Office 2010 Home & student?
  Thanks for your help guys.
  Can I download a bit of Installer for Windows 7 Pro 64 to install from USB and my existing product key?
   
  Check out the link below for assistance on above:
  http://www.MaximumPC.com/article/HOWTOs/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key
   
   
   
  What happened to Microsoft Office 2010 Home & student?
   
  Check out the link below for assistance on above:
   
  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-in/products/Microsoft-Office-2010-backup-FX101828860.aspx 

• I received a message which reads "the product key you entered has been blocked the use of Microsoft. I bought the original Windows 7 Professional SP1. Why do I get this message?

  Hello
  I received a message which reads "the product key you entered has been blocked the use of Microsoft. I bought the original Windows 7 Professional SP1 a year ago. Now, I get this message. What is the reason?

  Where did you bought it?

  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Diagnostics Tool then copy and paste the results into an answer here for further analysis:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Acer aspire has stopped working after I installed vista service pack, a

  After installing Vista service pack 1, I was unable to restart my computer. Nothing has worked. I went through the Startup Repair, but it ran all night and nothing. I have no disk, so I tried to do a system restore, but still nothing. I know very little computers if you can give me some details step by step on the following questions would be most appreciated.
  

  (1) how do I back up my data

  (2) how to restore my system

  Thank you

  Craig
  

   

  If the system or Mode restore safe work not and you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, make a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Data recovery:

  1. slave of your hard drive in another computer and read/save your data out there.

  2. put your Hard drive in a USB hard drive case, plug it into another computer and read/save from there.

  3 Alternatively, use Knoppix Live CD to recover data:

  http://www.Knopper.NET/Knoppix/index-en.html

  Download/save the file Knoppix Live CD ISO above.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

  Download the Vista software from the link above.

  After installing above ISO burning software, right click on the Knoppix ISO file > copy the Image to a CD.

  Knoppix is not installed on your PC; use only the resources of your PC, RAM, graphics etc.

  Change the boot order in YOUR computer/laptop to the CD/DVD Drive 1^st in the boot order.

  Plug a Flash Drive/Memory Stick, BOOT with the Live CD, and you should be able to read the hard drive.

  When the desktop loads, you will see at least two drive hard icons on the desktop (one for your hard drive) and one for the USB key.

  Click on the icons of hard drive to open and to understand which drive is which.

  Click the icon for the USB drive and click on "Actions > Change the read/write mode" so you can write to disk (it is read-only by default for security reasons). +

  Now to find the files you want to back up, just drag and drop them on the USB. When you're done, shut down the system and remove the USB key.

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  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11, Acer is normally Alt + F10 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s since the Partition of recovery in case of hard drive failure or System Crash, when you are replaying the ad.

  .

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, recovery disk/s etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• The disk (with no key) installed Vista Home Premium, and the license key OEM is for... Home Basic!

  I recently did a clean install with the disc that came with my Dell XPS6400 (bought in the auction) local computer, which had only "Vista 32bits" written on it and no product key.  I thought I could use the key on the sticker on the underside of the computer OEM license, even if the 2 characters in the 3rd section were partially missing - they had to be one of the other four.  When OEM license was initially considered valid, I realized that I had not yet downloaded a service pack, but after that, he was still to come as being invalid!  Then, I found that the version of Vista that was on the disc was "Home Premium" and the OEM for "Home Basic" license key  Do I have to reinstall the whole system, drivers, etc., in order to establish the upgrade?  (Please say "NO", there is an easier way to do this!    Here's the MGADiag. -I hope it helps.  :-}

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: genuine
  Validation code: 0
  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
  Windows product key: *-* - 3RBY2 - BGQ2R-DR9M6
  The Windows Product Key hash: EYIpz/47G03lWRAOmk3kg + lR7Rc =
  Windows product ID: 89578-OEM-7332157-00141
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6000.2.00010300.0.0.003
  ID: {44FE41CC-B980-4D08-8F2C-258D42597D90} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 6000.vista_gdr.100218 - 0019
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program may Explorer\IEXPLORE.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {44FE41CC-B980-4D08-8F2C-258D42597D90}1.9.0027.06.0.6000.2.00010300.0.0.003x 32*-*-*-*-DR9M689578-OEM-7332157-001412S-1-5-21-4233441385-2608704464-366777469Dell Inc.. MM061                           Dell Inc.. A13 20070205000000.000000 + 000F4303507018400EE04090409Mountain Standard Time(GMT-07:00)03DELL M07 109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.0.6000.16509
  Name: Windows Vista, HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: bffdc375-bbd5-499d-8ef1-4f37b61c895f
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 89578-00146-321-500141-02-1033-6000.0000-2762012
  Installation ID: 021924176241352836753973527141082533609552002735101761
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57201
  Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57203
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57205
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57204
  Partial product key: DR9M6
  License status: initial grace period
  Time remaining: 16442 minute (s) on (11 day (s))

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: OAAAAAEABQABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAnJ/g2XDbWFBy8jZ2jNDqTo6xOIvy9IwUBkxiQKxW9Eg =

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC DELL M07
  FACP DELL M07
  HPET DELL M07
  STARTING DELL M07
  MCFG DELL M07
  M07 DELL SLIC
  SSDT PmRef CpuPm

  The product key on the bottom will work for what he says he is, Windows Home Basic Edition.

  Reinstall the correct Systyem, Windows Home Edition basic operation to use this product key.

  And Microsoft sells more than Vista.

  To reinstall Vista Home Basic read this information.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought, not that one 32-bit, vista, your computer must be on the hard drive to reinstall recovery Partition Vista to how you bought your computer, which may or may not work after the installation of the wrong edition.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Don't install windows vista no disk but have product key sticker

  Interesting problem? I have a laptop Acer Aspire 7720 G, which had Vista Home basic installed on the purchase, without discs provided but sticker windows product code based on the laptop. I just bought and installed windows 7 Home premium which seem to instal fine, but now my graphics card is not recognized (nvidia geforce). all I get is poor graphic vga? I tried to update the drivers from windows update and nvidia, no sucsess. 'Systems' I can't even see my graphics card, it seems I just graphics vga integrated, not good on a computer with blu-ray/dvd player and power dvd installed, nothing will work out of a bad quality dvd movie.

  someone said that acer do not support windows 7 for this laptop and recommended re-setup of trash vista, but since I have no disk how can I do this. I don't have the product key code?

  do I really have to install windows vista again and have I wasted my money on windows 7 that I can't use because my graphics card is not recognized? really frustrating, ilike, windows 7, want to use it, but how can I if it does not recognize my nvidai card, any help would be appreciated

  We answer your question of Vista to help here; and that's all...

  For any question on Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum for questions on Windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner