Windows Vista Install

[CheapCharlie]

My computer crashed, the error I got was Windows updates were not installed correctly, reverting changes. It would reboot and cycle over and over. I've reinstalled vista home premium on my 2nd drive but the key I have is for home basic. I do not have a home basic cd, the tower only came with the label. Is there any way around this?

 

[Faizan Rasul]

My computer crashed, the error I got was Windows updates were not installed correctly, reverting changes. It would reboot and cycle over and over. I've reinstalled vista home premium on my 2nd drive but the key I have is for home basic. I do not have a home basic cd, the tower only came with the label. Is there any way around this?

even though it requires piracy you could use an activator for windows vista.

 

[CheapCharlie]

I was hoping there is a way to downgrade the installation to basic and use my key

 

[Faizan Rasul]

I was hoping there is a way to downgrade the installation to basic and use my key

sorry but there is no way.

but there may be hope coz back when i installed windows vista in 2007 i had home premium. during installation it asked me which disc i had. home basic, home premium, professional or ultimate. i obviously clicked ultimate and it worked wonders

 

[COLGeek]

My computer crashed, the error I got was Windows updates were not installed correctly, reverting changes. It would reboot and cycle over and over. I've reinstalled vista home premium on my 2nd drive but the key I have is for home basic. I do not have a home basic cd, the tower only came with the label. Is there any way around this?

even though it requires piracy you could use an activator for windows vista.

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