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Vista install

  • 12-10-2008 9:55am
    #1
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    replaced a HDD in machine which originally came with Vista. No discs available ( recovery partition on original drive ). Can I borrow a copy of Vista and reinstall using the key on the base of the laptop?

    Also, I have read that all vista versions come on any vista disc. Is this true ? Apologies in advance if this is a repeat question.


Comments

  • #2
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    What make is your computer?


  • #3
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Its a HP lappy.


  • #4
    BoB_BoT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭BoB_BoT


    yeah, you can borrow a copy of vista and reinstall using your product key. I thought HP were back shipping install disks, maybe still using the recovery partition as a single solution, which screws over the likes of you when the **** hits the fan. You can probably request replacement disks from HP but will probably be charged, or have to prove ownership blah blah blah, i'd just reinstall using a borrowed disk. less hassle


  • #5
    Stephen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    If its like XP you will need another OEM disk - a retail one won't accept OEM product keys, and vice versa.


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