Using HP vista key

[forrehmmnd]

Is it possible to use my vista disc, which is the OEM system builder disc, with the vista key that comes with a laptop, or do i need to get special disks from HP ?

 

[tiraides]

You can use the system builder disc with another system. But the OEM disc (I'm assuming it's the same one that's sold at NewEgg) won't have the drivers for the specialized laptop components (like wireless card or built-in webcam), so make sure that you download those from the HP website (preferably before using the OEM disc).

 

[forrehmmnd]

Ok, thanks.

 

[tiraides]

Are you also trying to use a 32-bit license key with a 64-bit OEM disc?

(I don't know whether or not that would work; I'm curious myself.)

 

[HardwareGuru]

Hmmm...was wondering this myself

http://www.vistax64.com/software/198885-32-bit-key-64-bit.html

 

[forrehmmnd]

nah theyre both 32bit. I think you can use a 32bit key with a 64bit version though.

this is just for my brothers laptop. he wants to reformat but hp didnt give him a disc.