Microsoft doesn't sell alternate Vista media anymore?

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About 3 days ago I visited this URL...

Windows Vista home page

I wanted to order the Windows Vista x64 DVD that already had SP2 on it since the media I have is a version of Vista without any service pack on it which has the memory bug where Vista has issues installing on systems that have over 2GB of RAM.

I should have ordered the media when I saw it on the page, because now if you follow that link, you get redirected to...

Windows Vista home page

Which pretends to be about Vista, but shoves 7 in your face. But anyway, I'd like to know if anyone knows where that page went? I desperately need this Vista x64 with SP2 media, as my Win7 beta will begin to expire soon, and I'm not ready to upgrade to 7 just yet. TIA. :-)
 

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hello
Don't know where the page is, but there is a way to disable RAM install what you want then re enable it...

to do this...Start > type: msconfig hit enter, Click OK @ UAC prompt > boot tab > advanced options > put a check in the box,"Maximum memory" , reset to 2GB (2048mb) > hit OK > apply > restart to take affect!!

to re enable just change the number back to 4GB (4096mb) ...good luck
 

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You can probably get it on Newegg.com if you need to. It is the 64 bit version on Vista that you have? It is the 32 bit then yes memory is bad, but 64 bit is fine. If you install it you can just do the service pack updates first and you are fine.
 

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kenny111111 said:
hello
Don't know where the page is, but there is a way to disable RAM install what you want then re enable it...

to do this...Start > type: msconfig hit enter, Click OK @ UAC prompt > boot tab > advanced options > put a check in the box,"Maximum memory" , reset to 2GB (2048mb) > hit OK > apply > restart to take affect!!

to re enable just change the number back to 4GB (4096mb) ...good luck
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I appreciate the tip, but that won't work for me since I need the Vista media w/SP2 so that I can do a clean install on a reformatted drive.
 

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Blackhawk7188 said:
You can probably get it on Newegg.com if you need to. It is the 64 bit version on Vista that you have? It is the 32 bit then yes memory is bad, but 64 bit is fine. If you install it you can just do the service pack updates first and you are fine.
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Just checked NewEgg.com and Vista in any flavor is mysteriously absent from the site, but I can buy any flavor of 7 or Xp Pro OEM if I like. :-) The memory issue happens on a 64 bit install as well, since I've had the issue in the past.
 

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You can still find it on amazon.com. I know that they have it at my neighborhood walmart...at least home premium...lol
 

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I think I forgot to mention that I already have Vista Ultimate retail, with a valid key. I just need the 64 bit alternate installation DVD w/SP1 or SP 2. I really don't want to purchase the same product again just to have an installation DVD with a service pack on it.
 

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Hi,

I know this is too late now, but I think that it was a temporary fault with the site because I can get onto the order media site now, no problems.

Richard
 

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niemiro said:
Hi,

I know this is too late now, but I think that it was a temporary fault with the site because I can get onto the order media site now, no problems.

Richard
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About a week after I posted this topic, the original order page appeared, and I was able to order my 64-bit media w/SP2, and am now running 64-bit Vista. :-) Thanks for the heads-up though.
 

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