Which Vista basic OEM installation without a disk and no recovery available.

Someone got the bright idea to install Windows 7 without a license, after 30 days of course the problems began. Now I have the PC in front of me to repair, but the "friend" repatitioned the disk, so there is no recovery available. Can someone please help me and tell me which .iso to download and where? Version is french. It's driving me crazy for a week now, hope someone has an answer.
Thanx in advance,
Bert

Hi, Bert:
You can build your own ISO file if you are up to it.
Here is the link to the 3 files you need. Select the French 32 or 64 bit set.
http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/57-windows-vista-direct-download-links
First read these instructions & watch the videos for how to build the ISO file.
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-microsoft-windows-and-office/download-microsoft-w...

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