Windows vista problem

can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and i have
that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i download
somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?

You need to contact the maker of the notebook. They will probably sell you a
CD of the setup files. Another copy of Vista won't work with your product
key on the back.

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"Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
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> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and i
> have
> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i download
> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?

> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and i
> have
> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i download
> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?

As long as you have the certificate and the serial number the ther should be
no problem. Windows is registered to the PC or Laptop.

No. Look in your manual for your restore information.

"Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:544B84B5-DC74-4A11-AE78-...
> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and i
> have
> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i download
> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?

wrong... another cd of the same type can be used with your product key.

for example retail or oem

but my guess is that your laptop has a hidden partition with vista there for
you to recover the installation.


"Mark L. Ferguson" <> wrote in
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> You need to contact the maker of the notebook. They will probably sell you
> a CD of the setup files. Another copy of Vista won't work with your
> product key on the back.
>
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> Mark L. Ferguson
> .
>
> "Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
> @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:544B84B5-DC74-4A11-AE78-...
>> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and i
>> have
>> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i download
>> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?
>

Your notebook should have come with either a recovery DVD or it should have
a hidden partition with an image of the operating system stored on it. Both
of these options are there so that you can restore the PC 'back to factory
conditions' should any problem arise.

Check the user manual that came with the notebook to see what procedure is
used for restoring the PC back to factory conditions. You may find that you
have to hit a certain key combination during boot up to allow you to get to
the restore to factory conditions menu.


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"Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:544B84B5-DC74-4A11-AE78-...
> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and i
> have
> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i download
> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?

yeah but that partition is deletet too thats my problem and that type
is oem. can i download vista from microsoft or torren or some ftp ?do u know
some place where i can find them >


"On the Bridge!" wrote:

> wrong... another cd of the same type can be used with your product key.
>
> for example retail or oem
>
> but my guess is that your laptop has a hidden partition with vista there for
> you to recover the installation.
>
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" <> wrote in
> message news:144CC443-F4B8-4899-8478-...
> > You need to contact the maker of the notebook. They will probably sell you
> > a CD of the setup files. Another copy of Vista won't work with your
> > product key on the back.
> >
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> > http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
> > Mark L. Ferguson
> > .
> >
> > "Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
> > @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:544B84B5-DC74-4A11-AE78-...
> >> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and i
> >> have
> >> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i download
> >> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?
> >
>
>
>

if the version of your windows is oem then you have to ask for a replacement
cd from the company you bought it from

torrent yes, but can you trust that source? the torrents are unofficial,
from pirates and users sharing stuff without a license to do that


"Windows vista problem with format"
< ft.com> wrote in message
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> yeah but that partition is deletet too thats my problem and that
> type
> is oem. can i download vista from microsoft or torren or some ftp ?do u
> know
> some place where i can find them >
>
>
> "On the Bridge!" wrote:
>
>> wrong... another cd of the same type can be used with your product key.
>>
>> for example retail or oem
>>
>> but my guess is that your laptop has a hidden partition with vista there
>> for
>> you to recover the installation.
>>
>>
>> "Mark L. Ferguson" <> wrote in
>> message news:144CC443-F4B8-4899-8478-...
>> > You need to contact the maker of the notebook. They will probably sell
>> > you
>> > a CD of the setup files. Another copy of Vista won't work with your
>> > product key on the back.
>> >
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>> > Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web
>> > interface.
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
>> > Mark L. Ferguson
>> > .
>> >
>> > "Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
>> > @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:544B84B5-DC74-4A11-AE78-...
>> >> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and
>> >> i
>> >> have
>> >> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i
>> >> download
>> >> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?
>> >
>>
>>
>>

If you have a problem because you have deleted the image partition then
contact the manufacturer of your PC to see if they can provide a recovery
DVD. Do Not use download Vista from any bit torrent or ftp site as these are
usually pirated copies and you will be storing up whole lot more trouble
for yourself. You have a PC that has a perfectly legal copy of Vita
installed so stay legal and contact the PC manufacturer.

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"Windows vista problem with format"
< ft.com> wrote in message
news:7AD5AE61-6318-4EFE-97DB-...
> yeah but that partition is deletet too thats my problem and that
> type
> is oem. can i download vista from microsoft or torren or some ftp ?do u
> know
> some place where i can find them >
>
>
> "On the Bridge!" wrote:
>
>> wrong... another cd of the same type can be used with your product key.
>>
>> for example retail or oem
>>
>> but my guess is that your laptop has a hidden partition with vista there
>> for
>> you to recover the installation.
>>
>>
>> "Mark L. Ferguson" <> wrote in
>> message news:144CC443-F4B8-4899-8478-...
>> > You need to contact the maker of the notebook. They will probably sell
>> > you
>> > a CD of the setup files. Another copy of Vista won't work with your
>> > product key on the back.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web
>> > interface.
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
>> > Mark L. Ferguson
>> > .
>> >
>> > "Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
>> > @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:544B84B5-DC74-4A11-AE78-...
>> >> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and
>> >> i
>> >> have
>> >> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i
>> >> download
>> >> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?
>> >
>>
>>
>>

I downloaded Vista business upgrade from Microsoft Website, using the digital
locker. I has been working fine but noticed now that I am now getting bad
blocks on the harddrive. I brought a second harddrive and wanted to backup
my whole computer, so I did a complete computer backup. I rebootd the system
and can not find the computer recovery enviroment on the options page.

"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

> If you have a problem because you have deleted the image partition then
> contact the manufacturer of your PC to see if they can provide a recovery
> DVD. Do Not use download Vista from any bit torrent or ftp site as these are
> usually pirated copies and you will be storing up whole lot more trouble
> for yourself. You have a PC that has a perfectly legal copy of Vita
> installed so stay legal and contact the PC manufacturer.
>
> --
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Associate Expert
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
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>
> "Windows vista problem with format"
> < ft.com> wrote in message
> news:7AD5AE61-6318-4EFE-97DB-...
> > yeah but that partition is deletet too thats my problem and that
> > type
> > is oem. can i download vista from microsoft or torren or some ftp ?do u
> > know
> > some place where i can find them >
> >
> >
> > "On the Bridge!" wrote:
> >
> >> wrong... another cd of the same type can be used with your product key.
> >>
> >> for example retail or oem
> >>
> >> but my guess is that your laptop has a hidden partition with vista there
> >> for
> >> you to recover the installation.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Mark L. Ferguson" <> wrote in
> >> message news:144CC443-F4B8-4899-8478-...
> >> > You need to contact the maker of the notebook. They will probably sell
> >> > you
> >> > a CD of the setup files. Another copy of Vista won't work with your
> >> > product key on the back.
> >> >
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> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
> >> > Mark L. Ferguson
> >> > .
> >> >
> >> > "Windows vista problem with format" <Windows vista problem with format
> >> > @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:544B84B5-DC74-4A11-AE78-...
> >> >> can i ask , if i format my notebook with all files (windows vista) and
> >> >> i
> >> >> have
> >> >> that certificate on the back notebook with serial nuber . can i
> >> >> download
> >> >> somewhere new copy vista ?? or i must buy new one ?
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>