Replaced Windows Vista Business media

I need to reinstall Vista from the window so that I can upgrade to Windows 7.  The software came with my machine (I think it was on a partition or something like that), but no matter, I do not have the program and so I need to make a record... where / how to do that?

Thank you

You cannot upgrade to Windows7 (using a version upgrade of the program) without an activated copy of Vista (one that allows this type of upgrade) installed and running on the system.  I'm sorry.  The only other choice is to buy a complete package of Windows7 and do a clean install - thus avoiding the need to upgrade.

And what you have discovered is correct - you need to deal with the manufacturer, OR you can borrow a full installation disc Vista genuine of the same size of the bit of anyone and use your original product code to install it - the disks are not protected against copying and the product key determines which version is installed.  You may not be able to download a copy, but you can borrow if all goes well a.

The software will only know Vista there if it is installed, works normally, and enabled - in the case otherwise he has no idea what has already been installed on the system.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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