I did download a recovery disk ISO that is basically all of the repair tools that are on the regular install disk. That wasn't pirated either. Here's the link.
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/
I'll give it a try when I get home(at work), but still don't think that it will work. I'm still VERY open to suggestions and advice.
Thanks,
Tim
P.S.
To just download the install disk ISO would NOT be pirateing, right? Because your really purchasing the license (serial key) anyway. It's just making a copy of the installation files. I'm pretty sure that you can download the OS from retailers online as part of the purchasing process of both the OS and the key.