Why windows vista family premium has disappeared from my computer

I have a hp a6511.uk I've had for 4 years, it came with windows vista home premium, I have download service pack 2, last year. 2 days ago a window pops up on my screen asking me to activate windows as the copy I had was illegal. I duly entered the correct product key. It has been confirmed that my windows is now legal but since all I have is a blank screen. I can't find microsoft works or something to do with vista, windows Defender will not download, the initial screen comes on as usual & I have my usual shortcuts on the screen but that's all. I tried all forms of recovery, but nothing helped I feel my only solution is to install the cd that I made when I was first of all the backup computer, but I fear I can lose some of the software I installed it, everyone else has had a similar experience, I safety of bullguard.

Thanks Jwag1. I was that tired with my computer Act up that I opted to replace it with a new one, once again your desktop hp with windows 8. I really appreciate that you take the trouble to answer & I'll keep in mind your advice for future use. I smile at the title to 74 student I guess I'm with new technology in any case thank you once again.

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