Reinstall Vista to my computer

[JoMay]

I want to know how I can find out the original key number to my disc that is not longer on it someone has torn it off and my husband put xp on my computer and I do not like it I hate and want Vista back on my computer

 

[Metalrenok]

Why would anyone want Vista? :s

JK, check here http://www.vistax64.com/vista-general/119196-how-do-i-recover-vistas-product-key.html

 

[Metalrenok]

Why would anyone want Vista? :s

JK, check here http://www.vistax64.com/vista-general/119196-how-do-i-recover-vistas-product-key.html

 

[Alabalcho]

If your computer came with Vista, there should be a label with the key attached to it.
If this is brand-name PC (e.g. HP, Dell), then there's a chance your original reinstallation disk already has the key and you don't have to re-enter it.

@Metakrenok - given a choice, I am taking Vista over XP every time (as long as hardware permits).

 

[hang-the-9]

You may need to contact Mircrosoft for help if you bought Vista in retail and the system was wiped. You normally can get your setup key from the running system but since it was wiped and XP put on, the place where the Vista key was store is no longer there.