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#1 xfx8600
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I have a new HP pavilion that I have been upgrading and want to go SLI but only have one pci-e slot so I want a new mobo and was wondering if I need a vista disk after mobo is installed or if my vista will be on my hard drive. THis is because my new pc never did come with a vista disk, vista came pre installed on the pc.

Any recommendations or comments THAT ARE HELPFUL would be greatly appreciated!

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#2 musclesforcier
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You have to reistall windows.
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#3 xfx8600
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I gues i will try and get a disk by calling HP. thanks for the help.
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#4 SearchMaster
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You need to get anew key/code for your OS installation before you would be able to reinstall after you get the new mobo. Because the copy you have is only for the system you have now and the key is saved at the mobo so chaning it, means you need anew code.

You need to call MS customer support (not HP) and ask them to provide you with anew code because you lost yours. They will probably ask you some questions then will give you another one.