How can i get a backup copy of Windows Vista OEM x64?
Hi Experts,
I've got a pc that i need to reinstall vista on because the hard drive crashed. I don't have a copy of windows vista x64 oem for this hp desktop. Can i call microsoft or go somewhere on their website to download/order a backup copy of vista oem x64?
I don't want the original hp recovery disks because i want a plain jane backup copy of vista in case i run into other systems that we need to put the x64 version of vista on.
Thanks
I've got a pc that i need to reinstall vista on because the hard drive crashed. I don't have a copy of windows vista x64 oem for this hp desktop. Can i call microsoft or go somewhere on their website to download/order a backup copy of vista oem x64?
I don't want the original hp recovery disks because i want a plain jane backup copy of vista in case i run into other systems that we need to put the x64 version of vista on.
Thanks
John
You cannot use an OEM copy on multiple system, so you would need to purchase a retail version so that you could purchase keys as you need to. .... Thinkpads_User
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Most of the HP products come with the product Key as stickets on the back side or somewhere.Look for that or ask HP support if they can give you the Key...
The key will be an OEM key and as I noted above and amplified by a further post, it cannot be re-used on another machine. ... Thinkpads_User
yes Thats correct., I though he want to use on the original system itself..
In the original post, thecomputerplace wants to use the disk on other systems (and presumably buying another key for each new use). But an OEM license cannot be used in this way. ... Thinkpads_User
What is your PC's hardware specification? If it can run Vista, it is very likely that your computer can run Windows 7 x64 too.
If you like my idea, you can download the ISO image of Windows 7 from the link below.
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x64.exe
Source: http://forum.notebookreview.com/windows-os-software/428068-legal-windows-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html
For the licence key, you can buy it from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-7-Software/b/ref=sw_nav_top_windows7?ie=UTF8&node=1286119011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1H2M09ZXH35CD5DP5RF8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1286795882&pf_rd_i=229534
If you like my idea, you can download the ISO image of Windows 7 from the link below.
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x64.exe
Source: http://forum.notebookreview.com/windows-os-software/428068-legal-windows-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html
For the licence key, you can buy it from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-7-Software/b/ref=sw_nav_top_windows7?ie=UTF8&node=1286119011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1H2M09ZXH35CD5DP5RF8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1286795882&pf_rd_i=229534
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First of all thank you to all for your information and posts.
I think my question was a little misunderstood. I'm looking for a way to get a copy of windows vista oem x64 - just the media. As far as i know, and correct me if i'm wrong, but there are three different kinds of media for windows home operating systems, OEM, Retail and Volume License. You cannot use OEM media to install with a Retail key or vice versa, etc. You have to use the correct media for the type of key it is you are using. What we run into here quite a bit at our IT repair shop is OEM systems (Dell, HP, Acer, etc) that we have to reinstall windows on for any number of reasons. I don't have Vista OEM x64 media and am looking for a way to get a copy of it. We did get the "Restore Vista OEM DVD" for the particular HP system i noted in this post but it's the restore dvd and i'm not sure i can get just the VIsta files off the 3 restore dvd's minus all the HP junk they put on it.
I found this link: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/12/22/64-bit-x64-windows-vista-official-direct-download-links/ but the links for vista oem x64 aren't working.
Any ideas?
I think my question was a little misunderstood. I'm looking for a way to get a copy of windows vista oem x64 - just the media. As far as i know, and correct me if i'm wrong, but there are three different kinds of media for windows home operating systems, OEM, Retail and Volume License. You cannot use OEM media to install with a Retail key or vice versa, etc. You have to use the correct media for the type of key it is you are using. What we run into here quite a bit at our IT repair shop is OEM systems (Dell, HP, Acer, etc) that we have to reinstall windows on for any number of reasons. I don't have Vista OEM x64 media and am looking for a way to get a copy of it. We did get the "Restore Vista OEM DVD" for the particular HP system i noted in this post but it's the restore dvd and i'm not sure i can get just the VIsta files off the 3 restore dvd's minus all the HP junk they put on it.
I found this link: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/12/22/64-bit-x64-windows-vista-official-direct-download-links/ but the links for vista oem x64 aren't working.
Any ideas?
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Hi Jackieman,
Thanks for the post - "We can help you to find" - if you could help us locate a way to get an oem Vista x64 media to have as a backup copy that would be great. I have used hp brand specific media with xp, vista and windows 7 to install on all different oem pc's in the past and haven't had issues with activation. The only one i believe i've seen activation issues on is when using Dell installation media on other oem systems. We don't want illegal links, i was just under the assumption that you could get a backup copy of OEM media from microsoft or possibly there was some other way to get one. Thanks
Thanks for the post - "We can help you to find" - if you could help us locate a way to get an oem Vista x64 media to have as a backup copy that would be great. I have used hp brand specific media with xp, vista and windows 7 to install on all different oem pc's in the past and haven't had issues with activation. The only one i believe i've seen activation issues on is when using Dell installation media on other oem systems. We don't want illegal links, i was just under the assumption that you could get a backup copy of OEM media from microsoft or possibly there was some other way to get one. Thanks
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we ended up buying a copy of Vista OEM x64 on ebay for $100 with the media and it worked fine to install on the system. The recovery disks we ordered from HP didn't work, each attempt to run the restore resulted in a vista system that would boot and attempt to install updates (applying update 3 of 3 was the verbage) and then reboot...urg what a vicous cycle. Probably not HP's fault but we are trying to return the restore DVD"s due to that issue. Thanks to all for the help. more questions to come.