Sticker license Vista missing - have product key, but NO version

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• I have my product key, but what version I am license for? -Want to re - install

  Hello.  I have a valid 25-character product key for Windows Vista - but do not know what version.
  I want to reinstall a laptop but the license under the laptop sticker is very 'dirty' I can only see the product key of 25 characters and the words "Windows Vista XXXX" but do not know if his home, business or Ultimate.

  Is there a site Web/link that I can put my product key, then they can tell me what version I am licensed?
  P.S. Someone formatted the laptop to test to try Windows 7, it's why I don't know what version I am licensed.

  Kind regards

  There is no website to check.

  This Turorial tells you what to do; Simply type the product key.
  All versions of vista are on the good MS Vista DVD.
  The product key determines what is installed.
  Read the info here to the elder Geek:

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

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  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/images/Vista%20Clean%20Installation/Vista%20Final%20-0019.jpg

  Type your product key in the installation.

  	Once more, it's time for the product key and activation talk. Unlike XP and previous offers of Windows that stopped dead if you do not have a product key, it is no longer the case with Vista. You are not required to enter a key at this stage, although there are a few caveats set out on the potential of data loss if you choose not to enter the key. There is also a checkbox to select or not Vista will be automatically activated.
  	If you have chosen not to enter the product key in the previous step, this screen will appear asking you to confirm that you do not want to enter the key. The same warning of potential data loss is present and an additional warning was added that you may need to purchase another edition of Vista if you continue without entering the key. Press [Yes] to return to the screen where the key can be entered. Select [No] will take you to the screen below.
  	Refusing to enter the product key in the previous step brings you here where you need to select the edition of Windows that you purchased. The warning says clearly that if you select a version, you do not have a key, you must either purchase this version or reinstall Vista and select the appropriate version. This screen is a two-step process; Select the appropriate version and certifying then you have selected the version of Vista by using the checkbox. Once these two items are completed, the [next] button is activated.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• just put new hard drive in the laptop and you want to run my windows vista an old product key, but said key in use any way around this

  any info on this would be great thank you

  Hello

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article.

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

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

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product
  Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Genuine Windows: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  Hope the information is useful.

• Don't install windows vista no disk but have product key sticker

  Interesting problem? I have a laptop Acer Aspire 7720 G, which had Vista Home basic installed on the purchase, without discs provided but sticker windows product code based on the laptop. I just bought and installed windows 7 Home premium which seem to instal fine, but now my graphics card is not recognized (nvidia geforce). all I get is poor graphic vga? I tried to update the drivers from windows update and nvidia, no sucsess. 'Systems' I can't even see my graphics card, it seems I just graphics vga integrated, not good on a computer with blu-ray/dvd player and power dvd installed, nothing will work out of a bad quality dvd movie.

  someone said that acer do not support windows 7 for this laptop and recommended re-setup of trash vista, but since I have no disk how can I do this. I don't have the product key code?

  do I really have to install windows vista again and have I wasted my money on windows 7 that I can't use because my graphics card is not recognized? really frustrating, ilike, windows 7, want to use it, but how can I if it does not recognize my nvidai card, any help would be appreciated

  We answer your question of Vista to help here; and that's all...

  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.

  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Have the key but no disk Vista

  I want to perform a clean reinstall of Vista and I have the license key for Vista, but I lost the Vista disc.

  Should I buy another copy of vista to reinstall?

  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

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business OEM product key issue

  I have a Windows Vista Business OEM product key but no CD. Is it possible to download the Image? Or I can upload the image of windows 7 or XP and install (enter the product key: Vista) free?

  Hello

  It's not Microsoft, and we have nothing to do with your downgrade rights.

  Read these information from Microsoft:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en-GB/licensing/sblicensing/pages/what_to_do_downgrade_rights.aspx#fBid=-8uYmGZfE4k

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  Replacement of lost records.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

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

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

  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.

• I have a product key but im missing the two last letters do - what I do

  I have a product key but im missing the two last letters do - what I do

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  If the product key provided with your computer (on a sticker, for example), then you will need to contact the company who made the computer to ask for a replacement.

  If you have purchased the product in a store key (for example www.microsoftstore.com or Wal-Mart, etc) then you will need to contact the store.

• Where I can download a family copy of vista premium, I still have my product key, but any help please o/s

  Hi all my system crashed suddenly & I have no recovery disk is - anyone know where I can download a family copy of vista premium, I always have my product key but no o/s Please help

  
  

  Hello

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  See how best suits you.

  This can help you:

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  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 on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought 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.

• Vista crashed on the laptop, we have the product key, but no CD, if someone could advise solution?

  Hello

  My son has a laptop to school with original visa. It crashed. There only a product key but no CD. Is it possible to download original visa and use the product key and can start?

  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.

  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

  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.

  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

• Where to install XP, have the product key but no installation media

  I think I have a problem with my windows install but I have gone through all the patches on the site and can not solve the problem.

  Is it possible to download windows XP to the internet, as I have my product key, but not the original CD
   
  * original title - I am unable to download or install new programs or hardware

  Please see:

  How to replace hardware or lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software

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

• I have my Windows product key, but not the media. Is there a website I can go to download?

  help lost windows 7 installation cd, but have my product key, how can I download

  I have my product key, but not the installation cd is there somewhere I can download windows 7 and use my key?

  I bought windows 7 but have misplaced the installation cd, but I still have the box with the key product, so is there anyway to upgrade to windows 7, and when it asks for the product key, enter mine?

  If you have a blank harddrive or if XP / Vista is installed you can use not only the product key Windows 7 upgrade - you need the disk or download to upgrade.

  How to replace Microsoft software
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  Questions about installing Windows 7?
  FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• I have the product key, but I have win 7 ISO to re - install the window

  Original title: win 7 ISO for zero laptop refurbishment

  I have the product key, but I have win 7 ISO to re - install the window. Please help?

  Laptop: FUJITSU

  Mode: Windows 7 home Prem OA

  Consult the manual (paper or electronic version on your computer). You can have a hidden partition. You could also have a way to make a copy of new installation media. Otherwise contact Fujitsu.

  https://www.Fujitsu.com/global/support/products/software/manual/

• Have the product key but no media. Can I get a free download online media?

  Have the product key but no media. Can I get a free download online media?

  Given that Microsoft has removed downloads of digital river you have two equally bad options.

  Microsoft https://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246?wa=wsignin1.0 backup support request 

  Or if you have a retail key (NOT OEM operating system preinstalled) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery 

  You may be better of borrowing a person.  For OEM (preinstalled) you should contact the manufacturer of the computer.

• I have a product key, but need to ISO of Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

  I got a laptop HP of USA. I want reinstroll Windose 7 Home Premium 64-Bit. I have a product key, but I have no CD/DVD backup. I also do ' t found ISO. Y at - he a soliosion? Please give my ISO.

  @JW and @Andre

  I'm not sure that this guy knows what he wants...

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_install/i-need-Windows-XP-Home-Premium-32-bit-ISO/70528b39-b7a4-4553-9687-bc5bba0a8dc4

  Tricky

• Hello. I purchased a CS2 product and im having problems with activation. I have the key but my installation failed in the 'summary '. Please help thanks.

  Hello. I purchased a CS2 product and im having problems with activation. I have the key but my installation failed in the 'summary '. Please help thanks. This is what im seeing.

  

  See my response in audition 3 error with installation