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Need Help to Install Windows Vista Home basic

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jatt
jatt Original post #1
Oct 2, 2014 at 12:10 PM
Hi frnds,
I need help installing windows vista without system restore cd with OEM key,how can i and from where i can download windows vista home basic edition to clean install so that after that i can activate it with original key.thanks
Gollum
Gollum #2
Oct 2, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Who is the manufacturer of your PC?
SaiyanGoku
Oct 2, 2014 at 1:24 PM
rather install linux mint 17 or windows 7.
jatt
jatt #5
Oct 2, 2014 at 3:41 PM
rather install linux mint 17 or windows 7.

Hi i am living in New Zealand here pirated software we can't use,so windows 7 is very costly here around $200 bucks.Thats why i prefer to use OEM which comes with system.Thanks
Gollum
Gollum #6
Oct 3, 2014 at 4:36 AM
Hi i am living in New Zealand here pirated software we can't use,so windows 7 is very costly here around $200 bucks.Thats why i prefer to use OEM which comes with system.Thanks

call HP and see if they have the discs. Its a pretty old model so don't expect them to have the disc but do give it a try.
If you bought it in NZ, you may actually get it for free.
meetdilip
Oct 3, 2014 at 11:06 AM
This may help : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com