Reinstall disk for Vista

Hi

We have a Compaq 32 bit desktop running Vista Home Premium which we upgraded to Vista Ultimate.
Unfortunately, the computer is getting a lot buggy so we thought that perhaps we could reinstall the system and start again.
Here is where we run into a small problem, our Compaq came with Vista Home premium pre-installed so we don't have the software on disk, but the product code is on a sticker the box. Also, we cant find the upgrade from Home Premium to Ultimate disk we purchased.

So;
1) Is it possible to download Vista to a disk and then use it with our product key for the reinstall.
2) I there any way to find our Ultimate upgrade product key from within the computer.

Regards...

Welcome
This tutorial can help you. Be sure to back up all of your stuff and to be sure that your key number is valid
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/3...-create-installation-dvd-usb.html#post1394528

Thanks for the reply richc46
Do you (or does anyone else) know of a way to find the product key for the Vista Ultimate upgrade we have in the system. We cant find the original disk it is amazing what gets lost when you move house.

Regards...

Download Showkey.zip below. Unzip then run Showkey.vbs.
It will tell you the current install key.


View attachment ShowKey.zip

Thanks Ztruker
I was a lot easier than I was expecting

We are glad that it is all working out for you.