Get another copy of Vista?

Hello!

I would like to know if it is possible to download another copy of Windows Vista Home Premium somewhere (without Service Pack), if I present my product ID and activation key. My current Vista was preinstalled on the Toshiba laptop that I bought two years ago. I need an another copy that's because I had internet for about a year since the purchase date, but due to various updates automatic, something was wrong and I cosntantly see 'Unidentified network' and 'Local only' when I instert test Ethernet cable into my machine. Now, please don't bother giving advise me on how to solve this problem some difficulties, because I searched for help like crazy on the internet and nobody was able to give a working solution (although many people had similar problems with Vista). I lost too much time looking, and it was enough to realize that the only real solution would be to install Vista Home Premium 64-bit in its fresh form (before SP1), when the internet worked. Then clear all the updates of course.

That is why I ask. Thanks to anyone who responds.

I would like to know if it is possible to download another copy of Windows Vista Home Premium somewhere... My current Vista was preinstalled on Toshiba laptop

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