where can i get just a windows vista software disc only to boot from?

[brussels152]

I have windows vista ultimate full version on my desktop pc and someone must have missplaced my installation disc and i need it to boot from if i need to repair or reinstall windows vista again! i am not going to pay for another new OS software in a store, all i need is a used disc or can i make a bootable copy off my OS?

[inconclusive_conjunction]

Look for a used copy on eBay.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C12&from=R10&rpr=1&satitle=Windows+Vista+Ultimate&sacat=18793%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=32%26fsoo%3D2&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=

And how would you expect to make a DVD from your operating system if you can't boot it?

[elmurto_52]

If one of your friends has a vista cd then you can borrow that of them and use that to boot your pc from. As long as you use your own product key it is legal.

[ITGUY]

You can use someone else's vista disc. Just use your serial # when you activate it.