Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can get a legal copy of a Windows Vista image?

I have to wipe WinXP off a work laptop and noticed it has a Windows Vista Business OEM key on the bottom. I've software recovered the cd-keys for both WinXP and the installed Office 2003; so plan to wipe it all and start a new fresh install. It was managed by RM but their contract on the laptop expired and we need to get rid of the associated bloatware.

Cheers

I remember once I had to do something similar and found that you could download the 30-day trial ISO's from MS and then once installed it asked if you want to continue with the trial or validate a purchased copy, or something similar?

I thought that too but after an age of searching I can't see where on the MS site. All the links just say it's no longer sold and point towards Windows 7 now ...
The closest I can get is THIS.

I've also found THIS but when I enter the COA label I get a 'End User Media Replacement CD £15.09!'

I'd just torrent/newsgroup it, then use your key.
Vista is a one for all disc, so you can use any code with any CD.

It's not illegal.

I'm sorted now - thanks