My Windows crashed in 11/2015. After months and excruciating hours speaking to limited English speaking technicians in India, with no results, I took my computer into a Microsoft store, where it was necessary to install a whole new hard drive, with
the original Vista OS. Unfortunately, the store technicians were unable to reinstall the original Microsoft Home & Student 2007 and I have no program.
The computer was purchased at Best Buy (CA) in June, 2008 with the program installed. I no longer have the disk or the Product Key and - after spending $149 for the "Work & Play" service package and another $60 for the new hard drive (on an old computer
which I had planned to replace in June, this year). I hope I do not have to purchase another Home & Student, 2007 program again. Is it possible for me to receive a replacement installation disk and product key? Although the offer was not made, (& I wasn't
aware of the problem at the time) can the Microsoft retail store - which repaired my computer - furnish me with those items without charge?
I have all the documentation which confirms the repairs and my account should have a lengthy record of my futile telephone contacts with Microsoft, Mumbai !!
I would be most appreciative of your assistance. Thank you,
C. Yano, March 3, 2016