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• I have a serial number valid for windows Vista Home Basic, but my hard drive crashed and I have no way to re - install vista on my computer. I am looking for a download so I can do it.

  Basically, I installed windows 2000 on my machine and I can't find a download for windows vista home basic that doesn't have some kind of crack or keygen. I want a legal copy not a hack. I have the serial number supplied with my computer. where can I find this download or get a drive.

  Here are all LEGAL for Vista:

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

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

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• For Windows Vista (KB2419640) security update will not be installed keep getting CODE of ERROR 8E5E0147. Operating system MS Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit SP2

  For Windows Vista (KB2419640) security update will not be installed keep getting CODE of ERROR 8E5E0147. MS Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit SP2 operating system.

  Help, please

  Thank you

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy.  If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

• where can I get the service pack 1 for windows Vista Home Basic. My media windows palyer will not play DVD with it. I can not get a decoder installed without the service pack. Please help__

  Where can I obtain service pack 1 for windows Vista Home Basic

  Where can I obtain service pack 1 for windows Vista Home Basic

  Hey electric7422

  Click Start then right click on computer

  then left click on properties

  It will tell you if you have a 32-bit version or 64-bit vista

  links below have downloads the standalone vista service Pack 1 for each bit version

  the 32-bit version

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&displaylang=en

  the 64-bit version

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=874a414b-32b2-41CC-bd8b-d71eda5ec07c&displaylang=en

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit), Windows 7, 8.1, or 10

  Hello

  Greetings of the day...

  I published the query with small correction below. (Sony Vaio) & (32 bits) is given correction.

  I'm in the research for the information on how to change Window Vista Home Basic in my laptop Sony Vaio (32 bit) to Windows 7, 8.1, or 10.

  Please provide the guidelines.

  Thank you for this help.

  Kind regards

  RajuDS

  Hello

  My personal opinion is that you buy a more recent machine as Vista Basic came on machines that have the material basis for it requirements.

  Depends on hardware configuration required on later operating systems, and also find out if the manufacturer of the laptop computer is supported and provides drivers for operating systems later as to whether it is possible or feasible to upgrade or not.

  There is no free upgrade Vista to 7, 8.1, or 10.

  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 7.

  Microsoft sells more than 7; Try Amazon.com.

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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  Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

  Microsoft sells more than 8/8.1.

  Try Amazon.com, etc.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 8.1 not install and work properly for you.

  There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

  Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

  "Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "8.1 for Windows system requirements.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

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  How to buy Windows 10:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

  But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

  " System requirements Windows 10"

  https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

  Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

  "FAQ Windows 10.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  See you soon.

• 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.

• Windows Vista Home Basic Upgrade to Windows Home Premium.

  I've upgraded to Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows Home Premium about a year on this computer. This computer had to enter the shop to be fixed. When I came back, I noticed that he had Home Basic top. I tried to use the disk upgrade on this computer again and it won't let me not upgrading and Technical Support wants to charge me 59,00 just to tell me what's wrong. I won't pay that kind of money for something that is already paid. What should I do?

  Case of Rosalie

  "" and it won't let me upgrade ".

  More necessary info.

  Because of this support:

  Looking for a difference in numbers/Service Pack levels.

  If Service Packs came pre-installed on the operating system, there is no way to uninstall them.
  You will need to swap the disk to upgrade to a later version that includes the missing Service Pack.

  On your installed operating system Service Pack level cannot be greater than what is on the disk to upgrade.

  Click Start > right click on computer > properties > system > it will tell you which SP you have installed.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

  "How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs"

  If the OS installed Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 1 upgrade disk > uninstall SP2 installed operating system > install the upgrade > reinstall SP2.

  And run the upgrade of a Vista operating system.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Where to download a bootable Windows Vista (Home Basic) .iso image or a request for a new bootable DVD of Win Vista Home Basic?

  Where to download a bootable Windows Vista (Home Basic) .iso image or a request for a new bootable DVD of Win Vista Home Basic?

  Where to download a bootable Windows Vista (Home Basic) .iso image:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/w/microsoft_os/3317.aspx

  ... request a new bootable Win Vista Home Basic DVD:

  For more information on replacement software support:

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

  Tom Ferguson

  PS

  For clarity - from the top of the page link to iso files:

  Files Windows Vista Setup official (Digital River)

  Note these .iso files can be used with a Dell/no - product Dell OEM keys but the phone activation is required (see the note at the end). This key is usually located on the COA attached to the base of the system.

  Sale to the retail/upgrade product keys that can be used with these .iso files and activated by internet or by phone. See the note at the end for the activation of the phone.

• I'm unable to upgrade Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 to Windows 7 Home Premium.

  I am trying to upgrade Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 to Windows 7 Home premium. The compatibility report indicates no problem, except that the keyboard filter stops working after the upgrade. It is just information and no error, so I continued. In the 'Windows Update' step during the "collection of files, settings and programs" in point 32%, I get "Windows has stopped working" pop up and the only option given is "close the program". Tried twice with the same results at the same point. Help, please.

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  Run the Windows 7 Compatibility Checker
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx

  Here are answers to some common questions about the 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/compare/32-bit-64-bit-FAQ.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  How to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium:
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/6892/how-to-perform-an-upgrade-from-Vista-to-Windows-7/

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 (custom installation)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7-custom

  As always create a backup of the Vista of the Image before you start. Use a backup software utility that works in both Vista and after you upgrade to Windows 7.

  Acronis True Image 2011 - has a fully functional trial version of 30 days available.
  (Note: install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first image backup)
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
  The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
  True Image User Guides and documentation:
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/

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

• Error: 0XC004F050 Windows Vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation

  I bought this dell laptop 2 years. my laptop is to sometimes have blue error screen, but when I restart it, allows it to function normally. recently, when I turn on my laptop, my screen goes black and a box come up saying that the Windows Vista Home Basic product key you typed is invalid for activation.
  

  Then he gives me 3 options
  1. access your computer with reduced functionality
  2. enter a different product key
  3. contact Microsoft to help solve this problem

  I was trying to enter the product key as indicated on the sticker attached to the bottom of my laptop but still invalid product key. Code: 0XC004F050

  I had

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):

  -----------------------------------------

  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation status: invalid license

  Validation code: 50

  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012

  Windows product key: *-* - 4WD8X - M9WM7-CH4CG

  The Windows Product Key hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY =

  Windows product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096

  Windows product ID type: 2

  Windows license Type: OEM SLP

  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002

  ID: {B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324} (3)

  Admin: Yes

  TestCab: 0x0

  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic

  Architecture: 0x00000000

  Build lab: 6001.vistasp1_gdr.100608 - 0458

  TTS error:

  Validation of diagnosis:

  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->

  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Version: 6.0.6002.16398

  Windows XP Notifications data-->

  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0x80004005

  File: No.

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->

  Caching the result: 103

  Version: 2.0.48.0

  OGAExec.exe signed by: Microsoft

  OGAAddin.dll signed by: Microsoft

  OGA data-->

  Office status: 103 blocked VLK

  Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 103 blocked VLK

  OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0

  Signed by: Microsoft

  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->

  Proxy settings: N/A

  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)

  Default browser: C:\Users\Tien Siew\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast

  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled

  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed

  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled

  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled

  Active scripting: allowed

  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->

  Office details: {B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324}1.9.0027.06.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002x 32*-*-*-*-CH4CG89572-OEM-7332166-000962S-1-5-21-2878899211-3288161655-3842348923Dell Inc.. Inspiron 1420 Dell Inc.. A07 20080203000000.000000 + 00034303507018400EA04090409peninsula malaise Standard Time(GMT+08:00)03DELL M08 103103Microsoft Office Enterprise 200712fFic3JgCreGGRxyF8uMWB4R4Jcg =89388-707-1528066-6588114 ACD7202654E586

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->

  C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(1635, 9) (null): 0xC004E017

  Windows Activation Technologies-->

  N/A

  --> HWID data

  Current HWID of Hash: PAAAAAEABwABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAnJ80kiKfGtPqTSSWoFyuf/yQRoPeS1K88vTm9 + 9aSGmsViqF

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->

  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->

  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes

  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000

  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes

  BIOS information:

  ACPI Table name OEMID value ValueOEMTableID

  REFERENCE DELL M08 APIC

  FACP DELL M08

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  STARTING DELL M08

  Original title: my windows vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation

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  How can I solve the problem? Thank you.

  Run the Diagnostics of Genuine tool at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012.

  Hi steph_ts,

  In addition to the suggestion of Andre.Ziegler, following links and check

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  You can consult the following KB articles and try the suggested methods for error: 0XC004F050

  How to troubleshoot the error codes Activation Volume Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and on Windows Vista computers

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/938450

  Error message when you try to activate a copy of Windows using the Windows Activation Wizard: "the Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not valid: 0xC004F050.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950756

  Also see the following link for more information about reduced functionality mode:

  Error message when you start Windows Vista: "your activation period has expired".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925616/

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade

  I have windows Vista Home Basic, I bought the windows anytime upgrade from a retailer. When I go to upgrade my system Express, it doesn't have an option to upgrade from a purchased product key. My upgrade went out with an installation disc. Where can I go to download the upgrade with a product key?

  You ask about upgrading to Windows 7.

  For any question on Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum for questions on Windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have Windows Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 drivers vista with errors.

  I have Window Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 then before as I do I have verify errors 4 of my drivers which are

  Microsoft ISATAP adapter #4 also #7 #12 #15 works not properly so I can update the drivers, then she come in saying.

  This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the disks required for device error code 3.

  So if I can not fix it I can still install Windows 7. Please help because I need the urgency and I tried all week resolve the

  problems under Vista drives me crazy.

  Jean

  To begin troubleshooting, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that Device Manager is open, and that the device that has the problem is selected. You can perform certain resolutions recommended by the Device Manager.
     1. Right-click my computerand then click Properties.
     2. Select the hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
     3. Double-click the type of device that has the problem. For example, if you have problems with your modem, double-click Modems to see the devices in that category.

        A list of devices appears. If a device has problems, the unit has a red exclamation mark next to it. If a device is unknown (usually because of missing drivers), the device has a yellow question mark next to it.

     4. Right click on the device that has the problem, and then click Properties. This opens the device properties dialog box. You can see the error code in the State of the device of this dialog box.
  2. Use the Troubleshooting Wizard, if it is available, to help you diagnose and solve your problem.
     1. In the device properties dialog box, click the general tab.
     2. Click troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard. The wizard will ask a few simple questions and provides a solution to your problem, based on the answers you provide. If the Troubleshooting Wizard is not available, go to step 3.
     3. Follow the resolution steps provided by the wizard to resolve the problem.
     4. Check the device status of the device properties dialog box to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished. Otherwise, go to step 3.
  3. If the Troubleshooting Wizard does not have you helped to solve your problem or was not available, search for your error code in this article.

     Note If you cannot find your error code in this article, contact Support. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

     http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus

     (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus)

  4. Follow the resolutions recommended for this error code.
     • Check the status of the device in the device properties dialog box area to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished.
     • If the problem persists, unfortunately, this article did not resolve your problem. For your next steps, you can ask for help. Or, you can contact Microsoft Support to help you resolve this problem. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:
       http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus

• Need help to buy the activation Code for Windows Vista Home Basic Edition

  Hi I am looking to buy a new Activation Code for Windows Vista Edition family Basic can help you

  Original title: activaction Code for Windows Vista Home Basic

  Hello

  See the article to get a new Windows product key:

  Get a new Windows product key

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/get-a-new-Windows-product-key

  http://support.Microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?RDPATH=DM;en-us;selectassist&target=assistance&SD=GN

  If you need assistance more support article about activation:
  Support for the Microsoft Product Activation issues
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cu_sc_prodact_master

  See also:

  Activating Windows: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  I hope this helps.

• IF INTERNET EXPLORER 8 WILL SUPPORT MY LAPTOP HAVING WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC LICENSE

  IF INTERNET EXPLORER 8 WILL SUPPORT MY LAPTOP HAVING WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC LICENSE

  SAY BY EMAIL

  Internet Explorer 8 works fine with Vista Home Basic.  You should have no trouble with the upgrade.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Problems to install a downloaded version of Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 on my mac through VMWARE FUSION

  Hi all

  I hope you can help as I'm going crazy! It's my first MAC if im a complete noob.

  Me being lazy has decided to download Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 from https://emea.microsoftstore.com/UK/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-2/ site

  It contains 3 files which I had to download separately:

  Vista_HomeBasic_SP1_32bit_English_Download_Part1_66G - 02017.exe

  Boot.wim

  install.wim

  Once I had downloaded these. I pulled the top of VMWARE AU12EME 2 but could not detect anything. If I then wacked out on a memory stick and ran the .exe on my windows pc. This integrated then all the files I downloaded a good big folder of Vista.

  So once again I pulled up to VMWARE fusion 2.0 but still nothing. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I heard people talking that I need an ISO file? But I searched all files that I downloaded and installed, and there is nothing similar. The only thing I can think is that I need to burn the VISTA folder I extracted from my pc to DVD and try running disk on my Mac. But that would make a difference that I tried to run from my DESKTOP MAC key and memory? In addition, there is no ISO files.

  Please HELP I'm worried that I just lost my money!

  I did a little research, and it was one of the best hits on How to make Vista DVD bootable with WIM downloaded files that I think sums up your situation.

  Because I had the file oscdimg.exe since Install Kit automated (Windows AIK) I gave it a try and it worked.  In other words, by using the folder of Vista and its content that has been created by you run the files you downloaded you should be able to create a Bootable ISO Image, which you can then use to create a DVD, if you have the right software to burn an ISO Image on DVD.  (Maybe you could do this on the Mac) Although if you want to you have even burn the ISO Image to DVD just copy it on the Mac and assign it to the CD/DVD in the settings of Virtual Machines.

  Other documents you may find useful: Microsoft TechNet > TechNet Library > Windows > Windows Vista > Windows Vista technical library Roadmap > Windows Vista: deployment > Kit to install Windows Automated (Windows AIK) > Deployment Tools Technical Reference > Command - line Tools Technical Reference > Oscdimg command-line Options

  Just to let you know that it took me about 20 minutes to do a search on Google and create the ISO Image and the test that I could start a VM in the Fusion and if you need to download and install the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) to get the oscdimg.exe file it obviously will take you a little longer, but it is doable and the solution vs safer trying to get the file oscdimg.exe or cdimage.exe from a link sent illegally into the file.

  In any case the information presented here can solve your problem of creating a Bootable Image DVD/ISO.

  HTH