Just bought a new computer with Windows Vista pre-loaded. No disks provided by manufacturers. On enquiry I was told that disks are "not required as all operating systems are pre-loaded".
Having difficulty in understanding how to take a copy of the operating system on to DVD or CD in case of calamity.
Otherwise, it appears that the hard disk can be partitioned via Windows, so should I allocate a part of the hard drive to a duplicate Windows Vista system?
Any help would be appreciated.

Colyn.