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KISS_ME
06-23-2009, 09:28 AM
Anyone gota windows Vista Cd i can borrow for a few hours? I lost my copy but yet i somehow still have my CD key. I can leave a six-pack of beer down as collatorial ;)

Mods: not sure if this is legal but i fiqured its fine since i can supply my own CD Key(its legit) but if im wrong please close this.

Thanks in advance

EDIT: hoping to find someone in the north west.
hampstor
06-23-2009, 09:41 AM
OEM/System Builder/Retail ? Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate?

If you're unsure, look on the COA and it will tell you. You do have the COA right?
KISS_ME
06-23-2009, 10:05 AM
Sorry. Need Vista home premium. so i guess retail?
brabus190e
06-23-2009, 07:18 PM
probably OEM....32bit or 64bit?
Mibz
06-23-2009, 07:56 PM
Pretty sure most Vista CDs include all versions and both architectures, it installs the specific version based on CD-Key. That's how mine works.
GoChris
06-23-2009, 10:09 PM
Originally posted by Mibz
Pretty sure most Vista CDs include all versions and both architectures, it installs the specific version based on CD-Key. That's how mine works.

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Ashers
06-23-2009, 11:26 PM
You are correct that all versions are on the same dvd. However, each platform is on a seperate dvd, 32 & 64 bit. There might also be different dvd's depending on if it's retail, oem, etc...
hampstor
06-24-2009, 01:00 PM
You're right - i completely forgot that most OEM/System builder versions of Vista the key activates the correct version. Now we just need to narrow down if it's OEM or System Builder... if it's 32bit system builder, I have a dvd and im in the NW.
Ashers
06-25-2009, 12:55 AM
I've got both 64 bit and 32 bit OEM in the NW
KISS_ME
06-25-2009, 08:17 AM
you guys are damn awesome. thanks so much for help. i'll send pm.
KISS_ME
06-30-2009, 09:31 AM
still looking.
adam c
06-30-2009, 09:33 AM
i have a crap load of vista business cd's from ordering computers at work. just don't know if they will work for you since dell cds only seem to work on dell computers

could give it a shot though
SpireTECH
06-30-2009, 11:24 AM
Originally posted by KISS_ME
still looking.

Edit: I see you need Home Premium, but we still need to know whether it's 32-bit or 64-bit.

It would also be useful to know whether you have a branded OEM, generic OEM, volume license, or retail key. The process for activating the keys is different. OEM keys will most likely need to be activated over the phone.

If you have a retail key you can call Microsoft and they will ship you a new CD/DVD. If you have a branded OEM key, contact your manufacture to purchase new recovery CDs. Our techs carry a number of Vista restore DVDs for all of the popular OEMs, so we might be able to provide you with one. However, our techs would need to verify the COA first.