Lost Windows 7 (Vaio)

scrooge · 26 Nov 2011

el7 said:

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 · 26 Nov 2011

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 · 27 Nov 2011

scrooge said:

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 · 27 Nov 2011

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.