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Originally Posted by Znod  On the second issue you raise, I have a question or so. If a customer does what you mention, then would he or she be aware that Vista could not be installed via just the downloads before downloading? Also, would he or she be presented with information specifically outlawing the VLite procedure you mentioned or procedures of this type speaking generically? |
Concerning your first question, "no comprendo". Don't understand your question. The answer to the second question is no.
Just so we are in the same thought; When one purchase Vista to download through the Microsoft Marketplace, you are purchasing an upgrade copy. You download the files to the drive root directory, i.e. "C" drive, click the .exe file and it creates a Vista folder with all the files included with the DVD. You can copy those files to a DVD and install Vista within Windows, but cannot boot the PC with the DVD because it's not bootable.
However, you can, with third party intervention, create a bootable DVD. There are various utilities available and VLite happens to be one of them. It's not a pirated copy because the person who downloads the files and create the bootable DVD will still be using the product key they purchased from Microsoft Marketplace to install their edition of Vista. They can always order a free DVD from Microsoft, but must pay shipping and handling and must wait for the DVD to arrive.