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    Didn't get Vista disc with my T61.. what to do?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by amitface, Aug 6, 2007.

  1. amitface

    amitface Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I just got my T61 today.

    I didn't get any discs with it. I would like to run a clean install on the computer so I can dual boot with Vista and Linux.

    Can Lenovo send me a Vista CD? All the clean install guides use a Windows disc and I don't have any :(
     
    amitface, Aug 6, 2007
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    lenovo doesnt include a vista dvd with your system. you will have to burn the recovery cd's on your own using the maintenance manager.
     
    panteedropper, Aug 6, 2007
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    TPA Notebook Evangelist

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    you can get a vista disk here for a total of $7.00.

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/addlicense/howto.mspx

    It's under this section:

    "
    What you need to know
    How to find your current Product ID

    In Windows Vista, do one of the following:

    * Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.

    Or, if your computer is set up in Classic view with the more traditional Start menu:
    * Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then click the System icon.

    You'll find your current Product ID under Windows is activated.
    If you need a Windows Vista disc

    Additional license orders do not necessarily include a disc. If you lost your original disc or your product came preinstalled on your computer without a Windows Vista disc, you may order a replacement or backup disc online.

    "

    The word "online" is a link to order it free, $7.00 to ship.
     
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  4. panteedropper

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    You can also purchase them at COMPUSA for 5 bucks.
     
    panteedropper, Aug 6, 2007
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    amitface Notebook Evangelist

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    I was under the imprsesion that the recovery discs didn't get rid of bloatware completely. I thought they restored the PC to factory settings, meaning with all the crap on it.
     
    amitface, Aug 6, 2007
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    You are correct. However, panteedropper is telling you to use the "anytime upgrade" DVD to do a clean install. It's basically just an installation disk. You can find out exactly how to use it in my clean install guide (link in my sig)
     
    stallen, Aug 6, 2007
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