How to put my laptop hard drive to 00's (vista) ahd and reload the disc that came with it when buying

slow race have had this laptop for 6 years

You boot from the recovery disk provided origonally and follow the instructions. You will lose everything on the PC

Your laptop site should have instructions, if you are not sure - you are looking for "restore to factory specifications.

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    There is no Vista free download legal available.

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