Where to download a bootable .iso image of Windows Vista (Home Basic) or request for a new bootable DVD of Win Vista Home Basic?

Where to download a bootable .iso image of Windows Vista (Home Basic):

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/w/microsoft_os/3317.aspx

... request for a new bootable DVD of Win Vista Home Basic:

For information on replacement software media:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246

Tom Ferguson

PS

For greater clarity - from the top link to iso files:

Windows Vista Official Setup Files (Digital River)

Note these .iso files may be used with a Dell/non-Dell OEM product Key but phone activation is required (see note at end). This key is typically found on the COA attached to the base of the system.

Retail/upgrade product keys can be used with these .iso files and activated over the internet or phone. See note at the end for phone activation.

Hi,

There is no Windows Vista download available from Microsoft.

If Vista came preinstalled, contact your Laptop / Computer Manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of Recovery Disks.

They should do that for a small cost.

Fot Retail Licenses, etc:

"How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs, and replace product manuals"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246

Some manufacturers no longer have Vista Recovery Disks available.

If that happens, you may have to try this instead:

You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, that contains the files for the various Vista Editions (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) to be installed. The Product Key on your Computer / Laptop case determines which Edition is installed.

Other Manufacturers' Recovery DVDs are not to be used for the above purpose.

And you need to know the "bit" version for Vista, as 32bit and 64bit Editions come on different DVDs

Cheers