Even if you are able to reinstall Vista, it will still ask you for a Windows key. The restore option from the disk I believe is only on the full versions and not the oem disks that come from dell. If you don't find an answer and feel comfortable doing a clean install of Vista, which would include reformating the hard drive, doing the install, running windows updates for a few hours, loading your audio and wireless drivers back in and also any other programs you originally had, let me know. I can send you a DVD disc that will get you back up and running again.
Ron
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