Is this my install disk?

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In 2009 we bought an HP desktop that had vista preloaded on it.
Windows disk were not included but it did have a recovery partition.
When Windows 7 was released, HP gave us a free upgrade disk to go from Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium.
My Question is this: Would this disk be our "windows installation disk"?
It has a "repair" option - so I assume it is a OEM installation disk.
Only reason I ask is to know I have a way to re-install Windows 7 in the event I need it.
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[fixed]I understand - so if I had to reformat the hard drive - the Vista license could not be recovered?[/fixed]
Correct. U need to keep the serial from Vista to do new install, write it down or keep the sticker with serial on it.

Clean Install Windows 7 With Upgrade Media

This is the sticker look...
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Yes it is!, but do not loose the Vista licence #!

Without the Vista licence its useless.

U still need the Vista licence to do any new install!!!
 

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I understand - so if I had to reformat the hard drive - the Vista license could not be recovered?
 

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Thanks gets best answer - i understand now - thanks a bunch - needed to know because i have some issues that may require serious repairs later on.
 
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