Is this both do-able and legal Installing and Upgrading Vista Discuss Is this both do-able and legal in the Windows Vista forums; Ah, I see. I though he was thinking of reinstalling Vista on the laptop. But, right, might not work on his other machine. I say buy a student upgrade for $...

[Znod]

Ah, I see. I though he was thinking of reinstalling Vista on the laptop. But, right, might not work on his other machine. I say buy a student upgrade for $70 and to heck with it.

[felix8406]

Originally Posted by trickyrick

Thanks guy
Let me clarify a few things
Felix8406 says that taking an image of the Laptop and then formatting the drive and installing XP I will not be able to go back. I’m hoping that he is wrong because I have already done this. I’m assuming that I can format the drive and then just write the image or back up that I took with Acronis True Image and then the Laptop will be just like when I purchased it with Vista.

That's not what I meant to say. I just misunderstood your post. When you used downloading and torrent within the same sentence, I thought you meant taking the copy you had on your laptop and downloading (uploading) it to one of Torrent site for people to download. My mistake. However, I did not mentioned anything about formatting.

However, you are correct, you should be able to reinstall that image back in your laptop.

[trickyrick]

Thanks guys good discussion
I think I'm gong to purchase the student version for the $70
Have a good day
Rick

[Znod]

You are very welcome. I think spending the $70 is the easy way to take care of everything. And, you Vista disk image should take care of your daughter's machine. Happy computing.

[libra66]

Wouldn't partitioning the hard drive be a better choice?

[Snuffy]

Depends on the EULA with his version of OEM. w/o reading a copy I am not 100% sure... my Upgrade Ultimate EULA is different from my Retail EULA and the 2 Family Edition Versions of Home Premium are still different....

Every computer (NEW) that I have worked on that did not have a DISK with it, contained the HD version of a DISK in a hidden partition, I have also copied that info to a CD or DVD as needed and had a RESTORE (disk).

I do not have a OEM version of Vista to check...the EULA.

Part Number: 66I-changed
Product Name: Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade Product Key - Family Discount Additional License
Qty: 2
Unit Price: 49.99
Item Total: 99.98


Product Key (s):
Key REMOVED
Key REMOVED

Subtotal: 99.98
Shipping: 0.00
Estimated Tax: 6.30
Total: 106.28 USD
(USD = US Dollar)

The Product Key(s) listed above will fulfill your order.

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Installation Information:
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1. Use the DVD disc from your Windows Vista Ultimate retail package to start the installation process on each household PC you wish to upgrade.

2. Follow the step-by-step installation and configuration instructions that are detailed in the Quick Start Guide included in your Windows Vista Ultimate retail package.

3. When prompted, enter the Product Key(s) listed above for each Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade installation.

For additional installation information and to get started, visit: http://www.windowsvista.com/FamilyOfferThanks.