How do I recover a Vista Premium machine without the boot disc?

Question

We moved and our HP/Compaq computer died in the process. When I turn it on, it asks for the boot disk, which of course I can't find in any box. How can I recover this computer without calling in a professional and rebuilding from scratch? Can I borrow any Windows Vista boot disk? Can I get another copy on-line somewhere (preferably legally)?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

No, Unfortunately you cant. You cant borrow someones boot disk. Every Windows Bootdisk comes with a registry number and once the other person enters that number, You cant use the disk again. Youll need to spend $50 on a Boot disk that has Windows. or you can go with a free operating System like Linux.