torrenting a new copy of vista for use with a correct product key

I'm loth resort to that, but I have seen several articles that show, this is the case, but I don't know if it's true or not.

If I use bittorrent to download something like Vista Ultimate torrent shown here

[Link to illegal URL redacted]

I would be able to use the Acer OEM product key 32-bit home premium?

I hesitate because I want to reinstall in order to eradicate viruses and other nasty stuff on the hard drive.

I don't think that it counts as piracy, since I already have a copy of Vista installed, I just want something to reinstall with. What other options can I without spending money to repair the windows installation without any CD on a laptop Acer Aspire 55702Z?]

I know, multiple threads on the same thing is a bad idea, but I don't know whether or not this belongs in this thread:

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/VistaInstall/thread/e00d1081-ae90-4755-B6AA-5ab62dbbf19c

The version of Windows Vista that is available for download seems to be pirated.  In all cases, you can not activate it with your computer OEM product key.  As this web page says you need to purchase a license and get a genuine product key.

Contact Acer and ask a legal installation for your computer model DVD.

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