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Every Vista install DVD from MS has all versions (Home, Business, Ultimate) and editions (Retail, OEM, VLK) on it. It's only the key you enter that tells it what version/edition to install.The only exception to this are manufacturer specific OEM discs, which may lock the installation disc to only that manufacturer.So if you can find a Retail, Upgrade, generic OEM, or Anytime Upgrade DVD of Vista, you can use it, type in the OEMAct key, and it will install the OEM edition of Vista Home Premium.Note that the OEMAct key will work for installation, but not online activation. In order to activate after installation, you'll have to call MS for activation over the phone.

Regarding UBCD or WinPE recovery methods: this will only work if the original harddrive is still functional. You mention that the harddrive 'crashed,' but is the harddrive no longer working, or just the OS on the harddrive. Often Windows will crash due to some corruption, but the actual harddrive will be fine.Regarding downloading: MS only provides download links for Windows to people who've either bought it online for download, or who are subscribed to a Microsoft service that gives them access to versions of Windows for testing purposes (MSDN, Technet Plus). As jackieman points out, there's no official links to an OEM copy from MS.

Downloading Windows from anywhere else without paying for a license of Windows is illegal and potentially dangerous (viruses and other malware).If you don't have a copy of Vista yourself, or know anyone you can borrow one from, you should look into buying a copy of Vista Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD for cheap on a site like eBay. These don't come with a key (since they're intended for upgrading using a key purchased from Microsoft online), so can be found for only a few bucks, and are official Microsoft media.Of course, you could also contact the manufacturer for recovery discs.

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They'll usually send a set out for a fee (typically $20-$30).Finally, I have never heard of a key for Vista not working with Vista SP2. The only keys that Vista SP2 would block would be pirated keys. Yes, SMART is used to detect imminent failure of a harddrive.

It doesn't always alert before the drive fails, but if it does, you should take drastic action. They were basically like a car driver who keeps driving after the 'check oil' light comes on.If the drive is still responsive at all, there may still be data recovery options for getting files off of the drive. However, I'd focus on recovering any personal files/documents/photos etc. That they didn't back up instead of trying to grab the recovery file.

SONY VAIO – AR SERIESMULTI-BOOT WINDOWS 7 / VISTA / XP - 32Bit & 64Bit - FULL FUNCTION CLEAN INSTALL GUIDEEdit - Guide updated to include Windows 7 and 64Bit drivers. Install process for Windows 7 is identical to Vista, unless where specified below. Oh, and if you've rocked up looking for 64Bit XP drivers, forget it: 64Bit will only work on Vista and Windows 7. Sony never did any 64Bit drivers for XP, so trust me, there's no way you'll get it working. Yeah I know, it's a bummer.These days, when you purchase a new laptop, it normally comes with Windows Vista and all the relevant OEM hardware drivers pre-installed. Manufacturers no longer provide you with any separate Windows installation media, or any driver or application discs. Instead, the hard drive will generally contain a 'Recovery Partition' which allows the user, if anything goes disastrously wrong, to restore the entire hard drive to factory settings from an encrypted image.

I.When prompted to 'Search Windows Update' for the driver, select 'No, not this time', and click 'Next'.ii.Select 'Install from a specific location' and click 'Next'.iii.Select 'Don't search. I will choose the driver to install', click 'Next', and select 'Have Disk'.iv.Browse to your 'SFEP DRIVER SONY8.0G8.0.0.1' folder.v.Select the 'SFEP.inf' file, click 'OK', and click 'Next', and let Windows update the driver.vi.Click 'Finish' and let Windows reboot.​10)From your 'Sony Shared Library 4.1.00.09190' folder, run 'setup.exe' to install, then let Windows reboot.11)From your 'Setting Utility Series 2.1.00.14150' folder, run 'setup.exe' to install.12)From your 'VAIO Event Service 2.5.00.12210' folder, run 'setup.exe'. Everything works amazingly (If you had a Vista 64bit guide for the Vaio users who don't have sony support for 64bit I'd listen).The only issue I have is that the USB ports don't work.I have a Sony Vaio VGN-AR520E Laptop.Screen: 17inch screenMemory: 4Gb of RamVideo: GeForce 8400M GT (128Mb)IDE Controller: Intel(R) ICH8M SATA AHCI Controller - 2829Intel(R) ICH8M Ultra ATA Storrage Controller - 2850Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA ControllerTexas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia ControllerWhat I need is the USB Controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M. I think I just got lost trying to get the Mother Board Drivers from Intel. A helping hand would be appreciated. Fantastic guide, radiofreeeurope.

Many thanks for your hard work!I have been downgrading (or upgrading!) to XP on a Sony Vaio VGN-AR61E and all appears to be working now apart from a couple of things.The hotkeys and function keys only half work:The S1/S2 keys do not respond;The Volume Up/Down keys workThe DVD Drive Eject button does not respond;The Volume Mute button works;The Fn + F5/F6 Brightness adjustment buttons do not work;The Fn + F7 Change Output Display button doesn't work;The Fn + F10 Zoom in button doesn't work;However Fn + scroll lock worksI've not had a chance to check that Fn + Pause or Break works. But they're not really a priority - I can't remember the last time I needed to press those buttons!Is there a solution to getting these working?Keep up the good work!