Windows 7 to factory vista

I have a hp dv9000 than some Morón put a bad copy of Windows 7, so now, none of the Windows features are functional.  I would like to restore it to Vista Home Premium, as it came from the factory.  What is the best way to do it? The original product key is still valid for the new installation of Vista? I'm computer illiterate semi.  Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

I have a hp dv9000 than some Morón put a bad copy of Windows 7, so now, none of the Windows features are functional.  I would like to restore it to Vista Home Premium, as it came from the factory.  What is the best way to do it? The original product key is still valid for the new installation of Vista? I'm computer illiterate semi.  Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Download media recovery/restore HP for your computer, it allows to restore (without a need for the product key which must be glued to your computer probably) factory default.  Install all your applications, updates, etc.  Restore your data from your last backup.

http://www.ZDNet.com/blog/Bott/lost-your-Windows-discs-how-to-get-replacement-media-legally/4320?PG=3

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