Hi JKema,

I see that you are planning to reinstall the operating system on your computer. Please reply us with system service tag, Name and your contact details so that we could check and assist you. To send a private message, click on my name and select ‘Send private message’.

You can download Windows Vista from Digital River:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-microsoft-windows-and-office/download-microsoft-windows/download-vista-sp1-iso/

Install without a product key. Use the ABR program and Dell files to activate:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/microsoft-product-activation/the-activation-backup-and-recovery-program-windows-vista-7-version/

See Windows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean Install of Windows for detailed instructions including a secure wipe with DBAN:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/