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Windows Vista Direct Download Links

Windows Vista was available from the Digital River online store, and some of the download links are still accessible. Most of the links that can be found on the web now are dead, but I managed to search and collect all that is necessary to still download a full version of Windows Vista in English, French or German.
Digital River is Microsoft's official distribution partner, so these downloads are secure and legit. You can verify Digital River's status as an official vendor from this Microsoft press release, and the integrity of the download domain digitalrivercontent.net from the Network Solutions Whois Server.

Purchase an Activation Key

If you don't own a product key yet, you can look at this list of offers from Amazon. Some of these are OEM versions, which contain a DVD with a product key just like the retail versions. They are significantly cheaper, but lack a proper box packaging, and don't include technical support by Microsoft. If you already have the installation files in your preferred language and bit edition, it doesn't matter which version you purchase. The key only determines the edition (Home, Business etc.) and can activate both 32 and 64 bit in any language. Sometimes better editions are the cheaper ones, so all of the following links to Amazon might be worth checking. Windows 7 might also be cheaper than Vista, so it might also be worth checking the deals on the Windows 7 Direct Download Links page. As for Windows Vista.

Create your own bootable Vista iso image

For a complete installation, you'll need three files: an *.exe file plus the two *.wim files. If you want to upgrade an existing Windows system, you can start the Vista installation by executing the *.exe and following the instructions.
You might also want to have a bootable Vista DVD iso image. Microsoft doesn't provide these as free downloads, but actually it's quite easy to create an iso image from the setup files. Just download the setup files, start the *.exe, and wait for the Windows Vista system files to unpack to a new folder. Then cancel the Vista setup process. Let's assume the setup files have been unpacked to C:\Vista\. If they're in a different folder, just replace it in the following steps.
To create an iso image, you'll also need to download and install the Windows Vista SP1 WAIK.
If you're creating a 64 bit iso image (and only if doing so), you'll need to copy the file C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\PETools\amd64\boot\etfsboot.com to the folder C:\Vista\boot\.
You can then trigger the iso creation by opening Windows PE Tools, which will give you a command prompt. There you enter the following line:

oscdimg –bC:\Vista\boot\etfsboot.com -h -lVISTA_EN_DVD -m -u2
        C:\Vista\ C:\windows_vista_with_service_pack_1_dvd.iso

Download Windows Vista Setup Files

The following links point to the official download server msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net. For the student discount programme the Ultimate Steal, Microsoft published installation files for Windows Vista Ultimate with integrated Service Pack 1 (SP1). These files are good for installing the other Windows Vista editions (Home Basic, Home Premium and Business) as well. The activation key determines which Vista edition will be installed.
The RTM *.exe files lack the corresponding *.wim files. They can't be used for a full installation. I've listed them anyway. You never know what people are looking for...
Important notice: As of 10 April 2012, Windows Vista has reached its end of life and dropped out of mainstream support. These downloads probably won't be staying online much longer. So don't wait too long to download, and remember to back up the files

Windows Vista 32 bit

Product	Language	Download Link
Windows Vista Ultimate x86 SP1	English (USA)	X14-63452.exe
		boot.wim
		install.wim
Windows Vista Ultimate x86 SP1	French (France)	X14-68064.exe
		boot.wim
		install.wim
Windows Vista Ultimate x86 SP1	German (Germany)	X15-19134.exe
		boot.wim
		install.wim
Windows Vista x86 RTM	English (USA)	X13-49114.exe
		X13-49116.exe
		X13-49118.exe
		X13-49120.exe

Windows Vista 64 bit

Product	Language	Download Link
Windows Vista Ultimate x64 SP1	English (USA)	X14-63453.exe
		boot.wim
		install.wim
Windows Vista Ultimate x64 SP1	French (France)	X14-68069.exe
		boot.wim
		install.wim
Windows Vista Ultimate x64 SP1	German (Germany)	X15-19135.exe
		boot.wim
		install.wim
Windows Vista x64 RTM	English (USA)	X13-49115.exe
		X13-49117.exe
		X13-49119.exe
		X13-49121.exe

Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED

This is a collection of screen saver, side bar apps, background images etc. dipping your desktop into deep red, like the red ribbon, indicating solidarity with victims of AIDS/HIV. When properly purchased, a percentage of the proceeds of Vista RED editions goes towards fighting AIDS in Africa. Please don't just indicate your support. Do give! The HIV rate in Sub-Saharan Africa is at an alarming 5%, and even little donations can have great impact there.

Product	Language	Download Link
Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED	English (USA)	X15-19965.exe

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