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How can an operating system be installed when the installation media is missing?

OK, so I have a Windows Vista... more specifically this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103182 a Acer Aspire AX3200-U3600A Desktop.

I know, I know. Kill me.

Anyway, this computer did not come with a CD key if I recall correcty. I want to reimage it but wouldn't I need the installation CD?

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Your Acer has a recovery partition, you can recover it by using Alt+F10 at the bios splash screen.

You can also make your own Recovery Media

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The previous question How can an operating system be installed when the installation media is missing? appears to only cover Windows 7.

Here's a link on one of Dell's websites that describes a fairly involved process to create a bootable DVD for Windows Vista with SP1. Check is out and advise if this works for you.

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    You may want to suggest an edit to the accepted answer to that question instead. – bwDraco Sep 21 '12 at 20:23
  • Thank you ... I will ... Do I do that by adding a comment to the accepted answer including the link? – HeatfanJohn Sep 21 '12 at 20:25
  • Click on the **Edit** link below the post to edit it, placing the link and associated text in the most appropriate location in the post. Your edit will be placed into a queue until it is reviewed; I will likely review the edit for you. – bwDraco Sep 21 '12 at 20:31
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    Edit approved with some minor changes. – bwDraco Sep 21 '12 at 20:37
  • Thank you, I have contacted Acer for a chance they give me new installation CD. – test Sep 21 '12 at 20:44