[mcarchy]

Hi hello to you
I would like to know is it possible to download from Microsoft or a TRUSTED CLEAN site the full version of Vista 32 bit with all the service packs and latest updates included? so I can place them on a bootable disk to save time when reinstalling vista
speak soon

Edited by mcarchy, 03 November 2013 - 06:49 AM.

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mcarchy

You cannot download Vista ISOs direct from Microsoft but you can from their authorized distribution partner Digital River, please see the guide Here

Tip.
If you use imgburn to burn your ISO make sure that you uncheck the foistware/add on bar.

[phillpower2]

mcarchy

You cannot download Vista ISOs direct from Microsoft but you can from their authorized distribution partner Digital River, please see the guide Here

Tip.
If you use imgburn to burn your ISO make sure that you uncheck the foistware/add on bar.

[Ztruker]

Here is my Vista download response. It tells you how to create a bootable flash drive to install Vista from. I've used it quite a few times with no problems:

If you do not have a Windows Vista installation DVD, you can download a legal copy with SP1 integrated from here:

Download Official Windows Vista RTM with SP1 Setup Files (32-bit and 64-bit).

Only Windows Vista Ultimate with SP1 (X64 or X86) download is available, but if, during the install, you do not enter the product key
when initially prompted for it (which you must have to use the download), then you will be prompted to select the version of Vista you
want to install. You can activate once the install is done.

You do need a valid installation key, which should be on the COA sticker on the computer, to activate the installation.

Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Ultimate

Downloaded the Vista X64 or X86 files.

X64: You must be running on a 64bit (X64) system to create a 64Bit install DVD or flash drive
install.wim
boot.wim
X14-63453.exe

X86:
install.wim
boot.wim
X14-63452.exe

Double click on X14-63453.exe or X14-63452.exe. It extracts all the files into a Vista sub-folder.

Downloaded Windows Bootable Image Creator zip then extract the files to a folder.

Open the folder and run WBICreator.exe
Click Next
Select OS Type: Windows Vista
CD/DVD Label: VistaX64 or VistaX86
Setup Location: The Vista folder created when you double clicked on X14-63453.exe or X14-63452.exe.
Output Path: Somewhere with enough free space to hold the .iso file that will be created (X64 = 3,837,112KB, X86 = 3,013,816KB).
Click GO.

When done a VistaX64.iso or VistaX86.iso file will be created in the Output Path you chose.

You can use the .iso as input to a burner program like ImgBurn to create a Vista Install DVD, or you can use it as Input to
Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3 to create a Vista install flash drive.

I created a X86 flash drive and used it to install a clean copy of Vista Home Basic on my HP DV2200 Laptop. Worked great using the key on the COA sticker of the laptop.

Remember to use the X64 or X86 version of Vista you currently have.

Note: Y

[mcarchy]

Thanks Boss you a tip top guy