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NE1 know where I can legally download Vista Ult non-upgd 64bit? Have key but no disc

post #1 of 6
5/10/10 at 4:05pm
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I need to reinstall my Vista Ultimate 64-bit but can't find my original disc. I have my COA/key, etc. -- I am *NOT* looking for an illegal version, I am asking if there is a legally available download anywhere I can then activate with my key.

Any help greatly appreciated - thanks!
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post #2 of 6
5/10/10 at 4:30pm
No one you know has a disk? I don't know any official sites for downloading it.

cheers ...
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post #3 of 6
5/10/10 at 4:50pm
for a while Microsoft had the ISO's on their website somewhere, but I don't think they are there anymore... think it was only something temporary that had to do with a bad printing run of discs
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post #4 of 6
5/10/10 at 4:59pm
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QHN: No, I've asked around and found a couple of people with the single OEM 32-bit version that came with their Dell but haven't found an Ultimate x64 disc yet. Will keep asking around at work...

SRC: I have searched the Microsoft site with no luck, and they don't make it easy to even buy a new copy of Vista, everything pushes you to Windows 7.

Thanks for the quick replies -- if anyone happens to know of a site or link, please pass it along...
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post #5 of 6
7/18/10 at 7:19am
I know this is an old topic but just to my knowledge I don't think Microsoft cares where you obtain the .iso filefrom as long as you have a legitimately obtained activation key. My experience with this comes from being burned by a shady pc seller and the ensuing drama of a "this copy of Windows is not genuine." bubble. After contacting MS the remedy was as simple as purchasing a genuine activation key. QHN correct me if I'm wrong on this....
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post #6 of 6
7/18/10 at 8:26pm
Yep, you can get any installation disks (or files) that fit the license key, just pay attention and stay away from shady servers when downloading.

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