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I don't have a disk to reinstall or a user manual

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    For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

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    Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

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    (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

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    The following links may be worth a visit:

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    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows
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    http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/SWU-download.pl?upd_id=1452&MDL=CCDTRV608

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    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

    For more information, see the link below:

    http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/model-home.pl?MDL=CCDTRV608&loc=3

    You the best solution would be to check with Sony to learn more.

    http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/contact-land.pl?MDL=CCDTRV608

    Hope this information is helpful

    Thank you, and in what concerns:

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    Your other option is to buy a new computer with Windows 7 already on it. IMHO to buy a new computer with Windows 7 on it is the best option, but you must explore all options and make your own decision.

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    There are several methods to reinstall Vista

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    Probably buy the recovery discs replacing or borrow a Microsoft Vista DVD..

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

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    There is no Vista free download legal available.

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

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