You do need a valid installation key, which should be on the COA sticker on the computer, to activate the installation. You can activate once the install is done. 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 Only Windows Vista Ultimate with SP1 (X64 or X86) download is available, but if, during the install, you do not enter the product key
If you do not have a Windows Vista installation DVD, you can download a legal copy with SP1 integrated from here:ĭownload Official Windows Vista RTM with SP1 Setup Files (32-bit and 64-bit). Rich, if he has an erased (blank) hard drive, there is nothing to boot so F8 won't work, right? If so, try this:
