Reinstall Vista, How to get install CD-DVD?

[Simon]

Hi, I got my Vista allready installed when I bought my Computer. Which Mean I
don't have any CD or DVD to boot from. A guy on another community wrote that
it is possible to burn out these DVDs straight from Vista. How do I do this?

[Mick Murphy]

There will be a so-called hidden partition containing the recovery files on
your hard drive.
If you can not find the info on your computer about how to do it, contact
the computer manufacturer, HP, Toshiba, etc. for advice.

Also, some manufacturers, like HP, supply you with recovery disks for a
nominal fee.

Post by Simon
Hi, I got my Vista allready installed when I bought my Computer. Which Mean I
don't have any CD or DVD to boot from. A guy on another community wrote that
it is possible to burn out these DVDs straight from Vista. How do I do this?

[John Barnett MVP]

If you don't already have recovery disks, as supplied by the PC
manufacturer, the chances are that an 'image' of the operating system is
stored on a hidden partition on your hard drive. You can usually make a
backup DVD of this partition. I suggest you check your PC user manual to see
how to go about creating a recovery DVD. Alternatively, most PC
manufacturer's will supply recovery disks for a fee.
--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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Post by Simon
Hi, I got my Vista allready installed when I bought my Computer. Which Mean I
don't have any CD or DVD to boot from. A guy on another community wrote that
it is possible to burn out these DVDs straight from Vista. How do I do this?

[Mick Murphy]

You MVPs are amazing; I posted the same answer as you 4 hours before you!!!!!!!

You just like your name up in lights;clowns!!!!

Post by John Barnett MVP
If you don't already have recovery disks, as supplied by the PC
manufacturer, the chances are that an 'image' of the operating system is
stored on a hidden partition on your hard drive. You can usually make a
backup DVD of this partition. I suggest you check your PC user manual to see
how to go about creating a recovery DVD. Alternatively, most PC
manufacturer's will supply recovery disks for a fee.
--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User
Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..

Post by Simon
Hi, I got my Vista allready installed when I bought my Computer. Which Mean I
don't have any CD or DVD to boot from. A guy on another community wrote that
it is possible to burn out these DVDs straight from Vista. How do I do this?