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OT returning to vista

TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,363
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Major problem.  I have to give the laptop I am using to someone.  It had vista on it but somehow I put my copy of 10 on it   It is linked to my account so I need to figure out how to give it to her with Vista back on it.  I doubt I can leave ten on it as the copy is tied to my account.

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  • MattymanxMattymanx Posts: 6,998

    Is there not a restore disc that came with the laptop that has the original OS on it?

     

  • SixDsSixDs Posts: 2,384

    If the laptop still has the COA affixed to it, that should have a valid code for Vista on it. Just download an ISO for the correct flavour of Vista, use that to create an install disc, install it and activate using the COA code. You'll need Vista drivers for your laptop, but they should be available from the manufacturers website as well.

  • ButchButch Posts: 800

    There was an option to revert back to your original OS, if you didn't like 10.  But it had to be done within a certain timeframe (30 days or something).  I think it was in "Update&Security/Recovery. 

  • jardinejardine Posts: 1,217

    if you don't have your original vista install disc anymore, you can pick up an original manufacturer's dvd on ebay pretty easily...looks like prices start at 4.99 plus shipping.

    j

  • AnotherUserNameAnotherUserName Posts: 2,727
    jardine said:

    if you don't have your original vista install disc anymore, you can pick up an original manufacturer's dvd on ebay pretty easily...looks like prices start at 4.99 plus shipping.

    j

    Way too expensive for vista! cheeky

  • morkmork Posts: 278

    Some laptops have a copy of the initial operating system on a hidden partition. Lenovo is one of the manufacturers, that do this. If you happen to have a device with such a recovery partition, google how to recover from that partition. It should give you vista, or whatever the laptop initially had as an operating system, back.

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,177
    edited April 2017

    It shouldn't have to be said but if you decide to get a 3rd party copy of a Vista installation CD or a downloadable ISO file of Vista regardless of the cost, make sure you look the gift horse in the mouth!  It's SOOOO easy for the dealer or distributor to plop a virus or malware into a bogus OS install product.  Ask yourself the question; "Do I trust my dealer?".  Even if the OS you get is booger free, the downloader the distributor makes you use to download it might be a festering nest of disease.  Best if you can download without using a downloader, and then just scan the download package with your best anti-virus and anti-malware tools.

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  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,177
    AnotherUserName said:
    jardine said:

    if you don't have your original vista install disc anymore, you can pick up an original manufacturer's dvd on ebay pretty easily...looks like prices start at 4.99 plus shipping.

    j

    Way too expensive for vista! cheeky

    There's nothing wrong with Vista that a good shotgun couldn't cure.  But if you're giving it away, then it ain't your problem anyway! enlightened

     

  • Pixel8tedPixel8ted Posts: 613
    edited April 2017

    Below is a M$ link about what to do. The device not the OS is tied to your account.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10547/microsoft-account-remove-deregister-device

    Windows 10 Licence Terms section 4 Transfer for which applies to you...preinstalled or standalone...

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Useterms/Retail/Windows/10/UseTerms_Retail_Windows_10_English.htm

    Post edited by Pixel8ted on
  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,363

    It is a Toshiba laptop.

  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,363

    Trying to see if I can access the restore partition via Ubuntu 

  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,363
    mork said:

    Some laptops have a copy of the initial operating system on a hidden partition. Lenovo is one of the manufacturers, that do this. If you happen to have a device with such a recovery partition, google how to recover from that partition. It should give you vista, or whatever the laptop initially had as an operating system, back.

    That was the answer that saved the day.   I had to use Ubuntu to edit the partition but thanks.   I used Ubuntu on a stick.

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