Vista Install disks

Admiral Huddy · 28 Jan 2009 at 08:18

Does any one know of any method whereby I can obtain Vista install disks legally? I don't need the licence, just the installers. This is so I can reinstall Windows for people that have a genuine license, key that want to reinstall Windows but don’t have the disks.

Brian Stuart · 28 Jan 2009 at 08:21

If you have a business it may be worth buying an OEM copy as it contains all of the versions. You will probably need 32 and 64 bit but it is not a big outlay, about £170 plus you will have the two licenses as well.

Admiral Huddy · 28 Jan 2009 at 08:32

I've read somewhere I can buy just the disks but I can't find any links.

Burnsy2023 · 28 Jan 2009 at 09:26

That's a good question. There are a few links that allow you to get replacement media, but you need a COA to be able to submit the form.

My only advice is to give them a call: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_prodinfo_master?ws=support#tab3

Burnsy2023 · 28 Jan 2009 at 09:41

Or you can buy media from an Authorised OEM Distributor quoting the part numbers you want from here:

Brian Stuart · 28 Jan 2009 at 09:46

Burnsy, Tried calling the number you provided and was told that MS do not supply OEM media alone and to contact the manufacturer. Those part numbers looked good but could you give me a link to XP Pro and MCE please. (I am a minion after all

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OT slightly, Just spoke to a OEM supplier, of which a member of the MS licensing team said that OEM was a one time install on the same machine and could not be reinstalled under any circumstances. Where do they get these clowns :confused:

Tried to explain the EULA but he was having none of it.

Burnsy2023 · 28 Jan 2009 at 10:00

Brian Stuart said:
Burnsy, Tried calling the number you provided and was told that MS do not supply OEM media alone and to contact the manufacturer. Those part numbers looked good but could you give me a link to XP Pro and MCE please. (I am a minion after all )

Wish I could, but those are no longer on my parts list :eek:

Brian Stuart said:
OT slightly, Just spoke to a OEM supplier, of which a member of the MS licensing team said that OEM was a one time install on the same machine and could not be reinstalled under any circumstances. Where do they get these clowns Tried to explain the EULA but he was having none of it.

I hate people like this. They enrage me. In fact I've set a few people like that right after collegues/friends have complained. I've even got activation codes from MS that previously refused to give them out. :mad:

Full English parts list for current products:

Brian Stuart · 28 Jan 2009 at 10:12

Cheers Burnsy

I feel like calling the company back as if they are telling their customers the same info then they are making a fortune selling software that is not needed.
@ Huddy Could you borrow a couple of Vista disks and burn an ISO disk and use that with the customers product key?

Admiral Huddy · 28 Jan 2009 at 10:39

Brian Stuart said:
@ Huddy Could you borrow a couple of Vista disks and burn an ISO disk and use that with the customers product key?

I'm struggling to find anyone that has a copy

Brian Stuart · 28 Jan 2009 at 10:42

Huddy, email me and I will burn a copy of 32 and 64 bit and put them in the post.

Admiral Huddy · 28 Jan 2009 at 10:44

Would you.. that would be great

linktoinsanity · 28 Jan 2009 at 11:56

Could you just download through a torrent? Then again, all the ones I've torrented were cracked (and subsequently deleted).

Burnsy2023 · 28 Jan 2009 at 12:04

Mattf121 said:
Could you just download through a torrent? Then again, all the ones I've torrented were cracked (and subsequently deleted).

I think you've just answered your own question there

iKettles · 29 Jan 2009 at 23:22

If for some reason Brian can't burn you those disks I'm more than happy to, can pick them up if you're in the area too

smids · 30 Jan 2009 at 11:01

I can help you out too. I've got Ultimate Retail SP1 (32 and 64-bit). That, I believe, contains all the necessary images. Will an OEM key work in using this DVD though?

Burnsy2023 · 30 Jan 2009 at 11:26

smids said:
I can help you out too. I've got Ultimate Retail SP1 (32 and 64-bit). That, I believe, contains all the necessary images. Will an OEM key work in using this DVD though?

No.