Upgrade to Win7 from damaged Vista DVD

Here's the scenario. Vista Ult x 64 developed a problem starting after the installation of a system app would not start. Original OS DVD inserted to run the system restore I had created just before the installation application. Could not get the system to read the DVD at the start. He tried but would just give up and try to start, but fail.

Turn DVD had developed a crack emanating from its hub which penetrated into the storage area of the disc. AUGH!

Called MS and was informed that the replacement DVD is no longer available for Vista. AUGH!

I have a dual-boot system, and the original Windows XP CD is still intact.

I'm ready to go for Win7 64 Ult and I am concerned about the upgrade process. As the process in the past has been, I suppose that the system will ask you to verify that I am in control of the original OS media which I am for the XP partition. Problem is, I don't have to upgrade the XP partition, only the Vista partition including the disc is now damaged.

What should do?

Hello

There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

You can 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

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And follow these steps:

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

See you soon.

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