Windows Vista setup

Hi,
I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit version installed on my laptop and I have lost my recovery CD. I want to format my PC and set-up windows VISTA again. Please let me know how it can be done. I have also contacted Sony service center and they are unable
to help me out.
Please help me with below information.
1. Is it possible to get Vista setup as I have product key.
2. What cost I have to pay for upgrading from Winsows Vista to Windows 7.
Regards,
Vikas
+91-9867191763

Yes,it's possible to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
These are the upgrade paths:
Windows Vista Home Basic > Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium or Ultimate
Windows Vista Home Premium > Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate
Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate
Windows Vista Enterprise > Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate > Windows 7 Ultimate.
Upgrade to Windows 7
Personally I prefer a
Clean install rather than the upgrade path.
Regarding costing you may check the price at Flipkart or, Snapdeal.Unfortunately I am not finding anything on Windows 7 in Microsoft Store,India Online.
S.Sengupta, Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP

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