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    Reformatting my R40; an XP/IBM question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rmmgt, Aug 4, 2004.

  1. rmmgt

    rmmgt Newbie

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    My friend just received his new R40 (M/T 2681-4GU), and I'm going to start fresh and reformat it with XP Professional. The machine was preloaded with XP Pro, and I'm wondering if I can just use the serial # from the bottom of the machine as I reload it, or if that is some kind of OEM only number.

    Does anyone have experience with this? The XP cd will be a friends, but I want to use the IBM license # to stay legal. The only reason I'm reformatting is the recovery partion and all the junk that comes on there that I don't need.

    TIA
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, you should use the code that came with his machine. The disk used has no bearing on the unlock key.

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    Brian, Aug 4, 2004
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