Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

[Krome]

Does anyone know of anywhere to purchase an unlicensed version of Vista Home Premium, to use it with the license code of my current copy?

Thanks,
-Krome

[satbeginner]

Hello, great post!

I used "your way" to change the language on a ACER Aspire 5930, which I bought in Spain and was running Vista Home Premium SP1 in Spanish. After a while, I wanted to change the language to Dutch.

So I "saved" the existing, official registration/activation from the Spanish installation, performed a clean install in Dutch from a "Media only" Vista disc, and put back the earlier saved Activation on the same machine as it was before. Not really sure if it is complete legal, I would say it is, but I am not a Lawyer to.

So, I still use the same version of Vista as before, only in a different language, but on the same machine. If I had the choice when I bought it, it would have been in Dutch al along.

Thanks again for the detailed information,

Satbeginner.

[sergey_hp]

I did clean install. All worked perfect. I installed Windows Vista 64 SP2 Home Premium. Has anyone tried to get HP Logo "HP Invent" on the system page?

I got it solved. There is a tool "vistaloader 4.0" .

[PlasmaShock]

When installing vista, is there an option to check 32 bit or 64 bit?

[miner]

When installing vista, is there an option to check 32 bit or 64 bit?

No, they use different DVD/media. You'll need a 64bit disc to install the 64bit OS and vice versa.

[PlasmaShock]

No, they use different DVD/media. You'll need a 64bit disc to install the 64bit OS and vice versa.

Okay so what are the working links to the files I need for a 64 bit system?

Also, will the programs(especially audio encoders) I run on a 32 bit system run on a 64 bit as well?

[miner]

Okay so what are the working links to the files I need for a 64 bit system?

Also, will the programs(especially audio encoders) I run on a 32 bit system run on a 64 bit as well?

All you need are drivers which need to be specific for 64bit. Most 32bit software work fine(in some cases you might need to upgrade to the newer version of the software). The problem ones are the those which require driver support and only 32bit drivers exist. Search the web, you will likely find info on the audio encoder software you are using and if it works with 64bit.

[PlasmaShock]

Can I use DVD-R discs instead of DVD+R? Where are the working links to download the files needed to make a bootable DVD? How do I actually burn a recovery disc? Also, why wasn't a link for the abr zip file included?

[miner]

Can I use DVD-R discs instead of DVD+R? Where are the working links to download the files needed to make a bootable DVD? How do I actually burn a recovery disc? Also, why wasn't a link for the abr zip file included?

1. +/- doesnt matter as long as the disc isnt a RW.

2. The files needed to make a bootable DVD? I dont understand what you are looking for? The restore DVD's have the necessary stuff to put your system back to factory state, you dont need to download anything else.

3. HP includes software to burn the disc. It should be listed in your start menu. The software allow the end user to make one copy only. Be sure to keep the restore DVD's safe.

4. The abr links are provided in the bottom of the first post.

[PlasmaShock]

1. +/- doesnt matter as long as the disc isnt a RW.

2. The files needed to make a bootable DVD? I dont understand what you are looking for? The restore DVD's have the necessary stuff to put your system back to factory state, you dont need to download anything else.

3. HP includes software to burn the disc. It should be listed in your start menu. The software allow the end user to make one copy only. Be sure to keep the restore DVD's safe.

4. The abr links are provided in the bottom of the first post.

For number 2, I was referring to the anytime upgrade disc for the clean install. Sorry for asking a bunch of questions lol. I'm getting an hp soon and I usually get quite nervous before doing stuff like this.

http://www.hp.com/canada/promotions/...nowbefore.html

I plan on doing a clean install and installing the 64-bit version. If the laptop I buy is factory installed with the 32-bit home premium version, will I be able to upgrade to 64-bit windows 7 or will I be screwed?