I lost my CD of Windows software, that came with my laptop. How can I get a replacement copy?

I want to format my laptop and re-install Windows Vista.

I lost my CD of the Windows Vista software, that came with my laptop.

How can I download of it Microsoft?

Srinivas

Hello

There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

Contact the manufacturer of your laptop and ask them to send a set of recovery disks.

They should do this for a small fee.

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

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

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

See you soon.

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