Replacing hard drive, have produced key but no paper copy of the OS...

Hey,.

I need to replace my hard drive because it starts having problems... my question is, with the computer, I bought it came with Vista home basic on it and I have the product key but no software for it.  I have seen someone elses post that you can call the manufacturer and ask for backup software.  However, my PC was by Frys Electronics, its basically a DIY PC.  I added all the material except that it came with the hard drive and the top OS already.  is there a way I can either DL version complete somewhere, so I can install it on the new hard drive and use my product key?  I really want to buy another OS, and I would not.  I just need to be able to install my new hard drive and everything changed.

Hey,.

I need to replace my hard drive because it starts having problems... my question is, with the computer, I bought it came with Vista home basic on it and I have the product key but no software for it.  I have seen someone elses post that you can call the manufacturer and ask for backup software.  However, my PC was by Frys Electronics, its basically a DIY PC.  I added all the material except that it came with the hard drive and the top OS already.  is there a way I can either DL version complete somewhere, so I can install it on the new hard drive and use my product key?  I really want to buy another OS, and I would not.  I just need to be able to install my new hard drive and everything changed.

Hey Joshmanx

There is no available vista download

and as electronic frys manufactures the computer and you provided with your vista operating system it is their responsibility to provide you with the means to reinstall vista if necessary

I suggest that you contact them for a vista dvd

you could also borrow a vista microsoft dvd and use your product key to reinstall the vista version correct of him

and brand name recovery discs isn't microsoft vista DVD

Walter, the time zone traveller

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