Lost disk.

I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized I
had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk was
gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to install
Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (

no..........but if you still have the packaging with all of the serial
numbers/bar code You should contact MS and see if they will replace your
"broken" CD
peter
"DanBomer" <DanBomer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1F52A9B2-D824-41AF-8A83-880A154A97E7@microsoft.com...
>I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
> took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized
> I
> had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk
> was
> gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to
> install
> Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (

"DanBomer" <DanBomer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
> took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized
> I
> had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk
> was
> gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to
> install
> Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (

No. If it's retail and you have proof of purchase see this:
How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=326246

If OEM contact the vendor it was purchased from though it might be unlikely
they'll help.

Disks just don't walk off.

--
Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

In article <1F52A9B2-D824-41AF-8A83-880A154A97E7@microsoft.com>,
DanBomer says...
> I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
> took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized I
> had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk was
> gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to install
> Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (
>
Yes...

Download the ISO image off your favourite software stealing P2P
network. Install and use your CD key you have. All versions are
included on the one DVD.

--
Conor

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright
until you hear them speak.........

Hi DanBomer,

The disk isn't as important as the Product Key. If you haven't lost it as
well, then you can just use anyone's retail Vista disk (not a recovery disk
or OEM).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"DanBomer" <DanBomer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1F52A9B2-D824-41AF-8A83-880A154A97E7@microsoft.com...
>I bought Windows Vista about 3 days ago. When I got it, I opened it up and
> took out the disk. I placed it right next to the computer. Then I relized
> I
> had to go to work. So I placed it down went. When I came back, the disk
> was
> gone. I looked everywhere and I am still looking. Is there any way to
> install
> Windows Vista without the disk?? Please respond. (