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• I have no media, but I have a product key for Windows Vista. Where can I get another drive in Windows Vista without having to pay for it?

  Mssing Vista

  I bought a pc where it allows to be on Vista, the licens sticker is still on the pc, but I don't have a dvd, is anyway I can get Vista on back the pc without having to buy a new license?

  Hello

  You don't need a new license.

  Here are a few ways to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

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

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

  And if you never received a recovery disk when you bought / got your computer it should / can be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  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

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

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

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Windows XP Home installed, but I have a product key for Windows XP media center 2005

  A month ago, my laptop computer motherboard fried.  I bought a similar laptop with no hard drive and a screen broken off of ebay and tinkered together in a working computer.  However, I have Windows XP home on the hard drive of the old computer and a Windows XP media center 2005 sticker on the new product key.   Product key update tool Windows won't let me upgrade to the new key.  Is there a way for me to update my windows media center Edition, so that the key work?

  "Woogie1" wrote in message News: 52fbe66b-45ee-4613-ad9d-c992574a5433...

  A month ago, my laptop computer motherboard fried.  I bought a similar laptop with no hard drive and a screen broken off of ebay and tinkered together in a working computer.  However, I have Windows XP home on the hard drive of the old computer and a Windows XP media center 2005 sticker on the new product key.   Product key update tool Windows won't let me upgrade to the new key.  Is there a way for me to update my windows media center Edition, so that the key work?

  What a pleasure - this really makes the license issues a joy.
  If I understand you right, "fried" your old computer was XP Home Edition - and the replacement motherboard came from a machine with MCE?
  If so, then Yes, you must use the MCE license, rather than the home one. To be entirely legal, it must also have the sticker COST MCE glued to the box.
  MCE is XP Pro - which is a reason that you can not change just the product key-based. The other is that the update tool simply is not designed to work with MCE.
  What can you do?
  Unfortunately, there is no way around it, whatever you do will involve a clean install (to backup your data first led outdoors!) If you want to stick with MCE.
   
  (1) you can go to the manufacturer of the MCE machine and ask if they can provide the recovery disc for this machine - if you're lucky, they may still have some in stock. If they are not, try restoredisks.com
  (2) you can take your life in your hands and download a torrent of a set of installation MCE - it's going to be at least two CD there are a couple of "real" out there, who are free of malicious software, but most is contaminated in some way, so be very careful and do due diligence on any download you.
  (3) you can try to find a legitimate MCE pack on sale somewhere - I don't know what it should cost, or that also the prices on them are moving from MS stopped making years and they are like gold dust. (XP Pro prices are rising, but I suspect that MCE prices may be down).
  (4) you can purchase a legal license for XP Edition family - again, be very careful where you buy-it came to a point where there are more counterfeits than legal market. This would allow you to use the update tool to keep your current installation.
   
  Note that there is no such thing as a 'detail' MCE - MCE all licenses are OEM and as such, cannot upgrade a XP Home license, where my earlier warning about backing up your data.
   
  HTH
  
  --

  Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The lazy three fingers

• I have the product key for windows xp sp2 version 2002 but my drive was broken. I'm looking for this version to reinstall on my computer?

  Original title:

  I have the product key for windows xp spa2, 2002 version, but my drive was broken how to find this version to reinstall on my computer?

  Hello
  I suggest you check out the link below.
  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• I have the product key for Windows 8.0 Pro. How can I download?

  Original title: Windows 8.0 Pro download

  I have the product key for Windows 8.0 Pro.  How can I download?

  Windows.com/nfrdownload is no longer displayed.

  Help, please

  I didn't think (I could find not, actually) that there is a legitimate link that leads to a download of windows 8

  If you want to download the ISO of 8.1 of Windows which is readily available.

  http://www.askvg.com/official-tool-to-download-Windows-8-1-Setup-ISO-and-create-installation-media/

  The product key for 8.0 also works for 8.1

• I have the product key for windows vista home basic 32-bit service pack 2 but no cd, please help me

  I have a right problem, my computer laptop need to format I have product key for windows vista home basic 32 bit service pack 2 but no cd, please help me

  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks

  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

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

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

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• How can I restart windows xp media center edition when I lost the drive but still have the product key

  I bought a Packard bell Imedia mc pcworld 1608 in 2005 it had windows xp edition already downloaded to the media center computer. I have recently been in need of pc unfortunately when I load it it requires up to the bootable discs which I lost. I still have my product key and other information. is that what I can do to get back on this machine without buying a new windows disk.

  Have you tried to contact Packard Bell for a replacement CD?

  Also some computer come with a "recovery Partition" on the disk, see your owner's manual. Try typing the key F11 repeatedly when first start you / turn on the computer.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• I have a tracking id but not a product key for windows 7 pro... what should I do?

  I got widows 7 pro to xp, but now to install windows 7 pro again, but the sticker thingy on the PC doesn't have the product key, but only a tracking id, what do I do if I want to reboot back to the original windows 7 pro?

  Contact information for the manufacturer of your computer can be found here:

  Zoostorm are manufacturers - but the offer was available only through authorized channels that are probably responsible for licensing speacial.

• I lost my product key for windows 7 pro, how can I get that back

  try to solve my need to best turn all my old info.

  Lost or misplaced product key (certificate of authenticity)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/824433

  How to get a replacement product key?

  To replace a Microsoft product key, you must contact Customer Support and Microsoft. To locate the phone number, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh; EN-US; CNTACTMS

  For more information on this subject, visit

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

• I have a product key for Windows Vista but do not have the media. How can I install it?

  put in the original OS after installing the new motherboard

  change of motherboard and a technician installed wrong operating system and it's a forgery XP.  I want to install the original VISTA HOME PREMIUM, but do not have a disc.  What should I do?

  If this computer comes with an OEM, the license for the operating system license is dead when the motherboard was changed because he filed another computer. You will need to purchase a commercial operating system version.

• Four years ago, I bought my office, my operating system broke down, but I have the product key

  Four years ago, I bought my office, I bought my computer from future shop, but they did not give me the operating system disk. My operating system broke down, but I have the product key [product key redacted] what can I do?

  Please see: How to replace Microsoft software

• How can I get xp system professional replacement cd. I broke mine, but still have the product key

  I broke mine, but still have the product key and product id #. can I buy a replacement of microsoft cd.

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

  Replace Microsoft software or hardware damaged, defective, or lost.

  To request the replacement of hardware or software, contact the Microsoft Supplemental Parts team at the appropriate number provided in the section "contact information". You must be in possession of the product (if it is damaged or defective) and be able to provide proof of purchase. Service representative customer will notify you of any costs of replacement or shipping and handling fees that may be charged. If a product is no longer under warranty, the replacement item may no longer be available.

• My wife down loaded window 8. But I want to reinstall vista 32. No cd. but I have the product key.

  My wife down in 8 loaded window, but I want to reinstall Vista 32. (not), but I have my product key.  I need help!  Thank you

  Hello

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

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

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

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista from how you bought your computer, IF the 8 Windows Installer do not wipe it.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  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

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

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

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Have lost the product key for Windows Vista

  Hi, please I lost my product key for windows vista. How can I go about it?

  Hi, please I lost my product key for windows vista. How can I go about it?

  Thanks for the reply, it has been very helpful, I found the product key, but whenever I go its says invalid.

  You have not said why you must use the product key. ???
  Assuming that you need to activate...

  Please read this...

  1. activation by phone
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  Pay attention to step 2: how to do a phone Activation.
  Note: If the activation service will inform you that it was
  unsuccessful and cannot help with activation, thenSTAY ON THE LINE and your
  call will be transferred to an operator of activation that will help you
  activate your copy of Vista.

  2 here is a response from Keith, Microsoft Support,
  Moderator, on this subject.
  Date: April 29. 2010
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_install/Windows-is-showing-as-not-genuine/6efea9fd-70a9-4530-88c8-93fd7b2d5484

  3. how to activate Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

• Windows Vista reinstall without disc, but I have a product key

  I did a system restore on my computer and I need to reinstall Vista on my computer.  I can't locate the disk, but I have the product code.  Can someone help me how to get Vista on my computer?  I need it as soon as POSSIBLE.  The classes are trolling.

  Your computer came with Vista recovery (usually on a different files
  partition). If so, usually, you can access the Vista reinstall mode by
  repeatedly pressing F11 or F12 during startup. Before that, be
  be sure to back up all the important files, emails, licensed applications and so on.
  because this process generally erases your disk delivered-to-factory
  State.
   
  "CGTRLG" wrote in message news: 3ae986d6-92 6-4e36-85cc-a6d52465d023...
  > I did a system restore on my computer and I need to reinstall Vista on my
  > computer. I can't locate the disk, but I have the product code. Peut
  > someone help me how to get Vista on my computer? I have
  > It takes as soon as POSSIBLE. The classes are trolling.