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    Buying X201 now. Need help

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by adam7777, Aug 6, 2010.

  1. adam7777

    adam7777 Notebook Guru

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    Hi

    I'm now buying my X201.

    I have selected Windows 7 64bit, but I am offered the "Genuine Windows XP Professional Recovery DVD - English" option, and not a "Windows 7 Recovery DVD". Is there no win7 dvd? or do they really mean that by selecting the XP recovery dvd, they will send me a win7 dvd? I'm very confused.

    Also, can I rely on the quality of the Lenovo SSD with no trim, or should I seriously buy my own? (I'll be doing video editing)

    Thanks

    Adam :confused:
     
    adam7777, Aug 6, 2010
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There is no Windows 7 DVD. Most manufacturer do not give you a Windows disc. It's been this way the PC/Notebook industry for years. You do have the opportunity to burn of a set of recovery discs when you get your machine, which I'd highly recommend you do promptly. They will not do a clean install, but will restore your X201 to its factory state.
     
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  3. jihe

    jihe Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can download windows 7 discs from microsoft. Just do a clean install and get the system updater utility from lenovo, it will then get all the relevant drivers.
     
    jihe, Aug 6, 2010
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