I want to reformat Windows Vista but I don't have the disc that came with my laptop.

I am using windows Vista and I need to reformat. But I lost the CD that came with the laptop when I bought it. What can I do to reformat with WIndows Vista original CD wthout?

original title: Lost CD in windows format.

Vista can be downloaded from here, it should work with your product key on the side of your system and phone activation.

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