Lost disk.

[Guest]

I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized I
had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk was
gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to install
Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (

 

[pete]

no..........but if you still have the packaging with all of the serial
numbers/bar code You should contact MS and see if they will replace your
"broken" CD
peter

 

[Rock]

I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized
I
had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk
was
gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to
install
Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (

No. If it's retail and you have proof of purchase see this:
How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=326246

If OEM contact the vendor it was purchased from though it might be unlikely
they'll help.

Disks just don't walk off.

 

[Conor]

I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized I
had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk was
gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to install
Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (

Yes...

Download the ISO image off your favourite software stealing P2P
network. Install and use your CD key you have. All versions are
included on the one DVD.

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi DanBomer,

The disk isn't as important as the Product Key. If you haven't lost it as
well, then you can just use anyone's retail Vista disk (not a recovery disk
or OEM).

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org