Computer came with Vista already loaded...
My computer came with Vista already installed. Directions to fix the error 80070490 requires Download Vista again. I don't have the copy. What should I do?
There is info in the above link to what you are talking about the comments.
It would seem that install is the bestway out of it.
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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.
Or borrow a good DVD (not Dell, HP, etc.) Vista.
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.
See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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Uninstall windows Vista Home Basic and come back with what my computer came with.
I gave you the correct information in my last answer.
If you do not understand (as the computer instructions can be a bit intimidating), you must republish your XP question in the correct Forums XP.
Read the place where repost information below:
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Thanks for posting in the Microsoft answers site!
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See if you are able to play the game.If this does not work, turn your computer to clean the start State and see if the fgame plays very well.
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http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-the-size-of-virtual-memoryFor more details on the Zoo Tycon game, consult the following link:
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1-800-624-9896 - eMachines - https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=emachines
1-866-539-3901 - Gateway - https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=gateway
1-866-539-3901 - HP/Compaq - http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00810334&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&os=4063&product=4057208
1-800-474-6836 - Lenovo/IBM - http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-4M7HWZ.html
1-800-426-7378 - Sony - https://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/welcome.jsp
1-800-488-7669 - Toshiba - https://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/serviceUnitVerification.jsp?orderType=SFF
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