Lost Windows 7 (Vaio)

[el7]

Hello,

I have a almost new Sony vaio laptop. The HDD gave up and died. I didn't receive any windows cd-s with it, it was all preinstalled from Sony store. All I have left is the authenticity sticker in the back of my laptop. So I bought a new HDD and i need to install windows now. Where do I get another windows 7 to install and make it genuine with my product key?

Thanks.

 

[scrooge]

is it under Warranty ? if so i'd take it back and have them fix it for you.
other then that you'll have to buy a new copy of windows.
scrooge

 

[AllOnTheBus]

I agree with scrooge.

If under warranty get it replaced (my preferrence) or fixed.
Is it not possible to get hold of an OEM disk from a kind
retailer and use the product key from the mentioned sticker scrooge?
I would try that first before purchasing a new OS disk.

 

[scrooge]

I agree with scrooge.

If under warranty get it replaced (my preferrence) or fixed.
Is it not possible to get hold of an OEM disk from a kind
retailer and use the product key from the mentioned sticker scrooge?
I would try that first before purchasing a new OS disk.

would be nice but i don't think your going to find a retailer that will do that for him.

scrooge

 

[el7]

I was just wondering why they don't give you a copy of the windows? I already have paid for it. I dont know how exactly works. Where does the store gets the OS, or it comes from the manufacturer, my case Sony?
Maybe I can ask Sony to provide me a OS backup disk?

 

[Corazon]

You can download legitimate Windows 7 .iso images and burn them to DVD, then install with your product key.
We're not allowed to provide links here, but a Google search for MyDigitalLife will set you in the right direction.

There's no need to actually pay for another license, that would be a waste of money...

 

[el7]

Thank you so much, very useful info. You are right will be a waste of my OS license and money too.

 

[scrooge]

You can download legitimate Windows 7 .iso images and burn them to DVD, then install with your product key.
We're not allowed to provide links here, but a Google search for MyDigitalLife will set you in the right direction.

There's no need to actually pay for another license, that would be a waste of money...

i didn't think we can talk about downloading a copy . thats why i didn't say anything. also is it safe to download it ?

scrooge

 

[Corazon]

As far as I know, this is OK to mention - if against all expectations I'm wrong, I'll get my punishment soon enough. (Yikes!)

But the MDL downloads are actually regarded as safe and "untouched".

 

[el7]

Corazon is right. These are official iso-s and without the proper key and validate it wont work. I do not see a reason this to be illegal.

 

[scrooge]

Corazon is right. These are official iso-s and without the proper key and validate it wont work. I do not see a reason this to be illegal.

i didn't about the official iso-s (learn something new every day). anyway i'd still try returning it .

scrooge

 

[AllOnTheBus]

I agree again!

An OS disk is an OS disk.
In my opinion it only becomes illegal for the
dodgy brothers installers using WAT remover
and other tools in this vain.

 

[NoelDP]

is it under Warranty ? if so i'd take it back and have them fix it for you.
other then that you'll have to buy a new copy of windows.
scrooge

It's NOT necessary to buy a new license.
go to the Sony Website, and order a set of Recovery disks for the machne - they're usually aorund $50.

OR borrow or download a Retail install for the licensed version of Windows (check the COA sticker for details), and use the Key on the COA sticker for installation.

 

[el7]

The store wont accept it as I already told them what I did with my HDD (tried to recover my files and used a enclosure usb and other tools on the HDD).
I already downloaded the official iso, I will do a clean installation (on my brand new WD 640 HDD and activate my OS over the phone using my COS. If any problems I will let you know.

Thanks again.