Is it possible to slipstream without a Vista Install DVD?

#1 k64

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Posted 13 June 2009 - 03:00 PM

Excuse my ignorance on this but, having had an XP system, with Install CD, for some years I now find myself with a Vista Home Premium system which only has a "hidden" reinstallation partition. No DVD.

Is there a way to create a slipstreamed DVD from this situation? Could it be done if I bought a Home Premium to Ultimate upgrade DVD?

Many thanks.

#2 MagicAndre1981

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Posted 13 June 2009 - 03:43 PM

no, it is not possible to create a DVD from that hidden partition. Get a clean DVD from a friend and use your key to reinstall.

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Posted 13 June 2009 - 04:15 PM

Upgrade DVD should work.It should contain all nessesary files.The features unlocked depend on the key entered.

But to buy this? :blink:

.Sry but at this point i would use slightly shadier methods and save some money

#4 MAVERICKS CHOICE

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Posted 14 June 2009 - 12:55 AM

k64, on Jun 14 2009, 07:00 AM, said:

It's worth a try you could write to your Computer manufacturer & request a copy of Windows on dvd, some will come to the party. Especially if you mention you are very pleased with their product & will most likely purchase again in the near future.

#5 k64

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Posted 14 June 2009 - 03:06 AM

Thanks for those suggestions. I'll try manufacturer (Novatech) first, then other means of acquiring a DVD.

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