Windows Vista Please advise. Install over current but other versionn

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MTHall51

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I could really use some good advice. Currently running Vista Ultimate, but no clue where my activation key is. Long story, but my system is cluttered with a lot of partially uninstalled apps. Now, I am seriously thinking of bidding on eBay for Win Vista Business. Questions:
1] If I don't have a bootable DVD, and simply installed Business right over the top of Vista Ultimate would that possibly cause a problem?
2] It has been so long since I tried to do a reformat or make a bootable DVD that I have forgotten how to do it. Anyone know of a good, detailed, tutorial on this?

Thanks very much.
 
MT Hall 51--The product key is on a "Sticker" on your computer or located with the "Windows Product Manual". It is also encrypted in the "Registry"- Not readable and almost impossible to find. If you can't find it on a sticker or in the product manual I would recommend that you go with one of the top 6 free product key finder programs. Link Removed due to 404 Error
 

As well as Celestras excellent advise I just wanted to add that.... yes you could install business over the top of Ultimate (whilst doing a reformat in the process) but ultimate is the superior edition. Try and keep it if you can..
As for guides.. Try this Link Removed
 
Thanks very much everyone. You really saved the day. The key finder app worked beautifully and am very happy to say the reformat and re-install went great.
 
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